79
Cheerfulness
73
Health
65
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
47
Morality
23▼
Health
73
Warmth
65
Cheerfulness
79▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
44
Terry Name Personality
Terry sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (79/100) paired with equally impressive health (73/100), Terry creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in trustworthiness (23/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic5.1
Mature4.2
Formal3.4
Upper Class3.4
Urban3.8
Wholesome6.5
Strong6.9
Refined5.3
Strange5.1
Simple7.9
Serious4.9
Nerdy4.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 121 ratings.
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Famous People Named Terry
- Terry CrewsActor, former NFL player
- Terry BradshawNFL quarterback, four Super Bowls
- Terry PratchettFantasy author, Discworld series
- Terry FoxCanadian cancer research hero
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Frequently Asked Questions About Terry
What does the name Terry say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Terry scores highest in Cheerfulness (79/100) and lowest in Morality (23/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and very low in morality.
Is Terry a boy name?▾
Terry is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (47), Warmth (65), Morality (23), Health (73), and Cheerfulness (79).
What is the Success rating for the name Terry?▾
Terry has a Success rating of 47 out of 100, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Terry sound?▾
Terry has a Warmth rating of 65 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Terry compare to other names?▾
Terry's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 79/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Terry with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Terry?▾
Notable people named Terry include Terry Crews, Terry Bradshaw, Terry Pratchett and Terry Fox. Name Halo lists 4 famous Terrys 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.