73
Health
68
Success
58
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
68
Morality
27▼
Health
73▲
Warmth
54
Cheerfulness
58
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
67
Ted Name Personality
Ted radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (73/100) paired with strong success (68/100), Ted creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in trustworthiness (27/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic7.4
Mature5.2
Formal3.0
Upper Class3.3
Urban3.8
Wholesome6.8
Strong7.3
Refined4.2
Strange3.4
Simple8.7
Serious4.0
Nerdy5.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 77 ratings.
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Famous People Named Ted
- Ted KennedyU.S. Senator, political dynasty
- Ted TurnerCNN founder, media mogul
- Ted WilliamsBaseball legend, last .400 hitter
- Ted DansonActor, Cheers star
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ted
What does the name Ted say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Ted scores highest in Health (73/100) and lowest in Morality (27/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and very low in morality.
Is Ted a boy name?▾
Ted is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (68), Warmth (54), Morality (27), Health (73), and Cheerfulness (58).
What is the Success rating for the name Ted?▾
Ted has a Success rating of 68 out of 100, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Ted sound?▾
Ted has a Warmth rating of 54 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Ted compare to other names?▾
Ted's strongest dimension is Health at 73/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Ted with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Ted?▾
Notable people named Ted include Ted Kennedy, Ted Turner, Ted Williams and Ted Danson. Name Halo lists 4 famous Teds with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.