79
Morality
75
Warmth
66
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
61▼
Morality
79▲
Health
63
Warmth
75
Cheerfulness
66
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
33
Teresa Name Personality
Teresa is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (79 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive warmth (75 on the 0-100+ research scale), Teresa creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Teresa scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic8.5
Mature7.0
Formal8.0
Upper Class6.5
Urban3.2
Wholesome8.1
Strong6.4
Refined7.7
Strange5.5
Simple6.5
Serious7.4
Nerdy6.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 314 ratings.
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Famous People Named Teresa
- Mother TeresaNobel Peace Prize-winning nun
- Teresa PalmerAustralian actress
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Frequently Asked Questions About Teresa
What does the name Teresa say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Teresa scores highest in Morality (79 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Success (61 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and high in success.
Is Teresa a girl name?▾
Teresa is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (61), Warmth (75), Morality (79), Health (63), and Cheerfulness (66).
What is the Success rating for the name Teresa?▾
Teresa has a Success rating of 61 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Teresa sound?▾
Teresa has a Warmth rating of 75 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Teresa compare to other names?▾
Teresa's strongest dimension is Morality, at 79 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Teresa with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Teresa?▾
Notable people named Teresa include Mother Teresa and Teresa Palmer. Name Halo lists 2 famous Teresas with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
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.