99
Morality
88
Warmth
40
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
35
Morality
99▲
Health
23▼
Warmth
88
Cheerfulness
40
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
33
Thelma Name Personality
Thelma is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (99/100) paired with equally impressive warmth (88/100), Thelma creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (23/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.7
Mature7.5
Formal6.9
Upper Class7.2
Urban3.7
Wholesome8.0
Strong7.7
Refined7.3
Strange7.1
Simple7.0
Serious7.1
Nerdy7.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 97 ratings.
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- Thelma RitterSix-time Oscar-nominated actress
- Thelma HoustonGrammy-winning disco singer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thelma
What does the name Thelma say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Thelma scores highest in Morality (99/100) and lowest in Health (23/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and very low in health.
Is Thelma a girl name?▾
Thelma is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (35), Warmth (88), Morality (99), Health (23), and Cheerfulness (40).
What is the Success rating for the name Thelma?▾
Thelma has a Success rating of 35 out of 100, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Thelma sound?▾
Thelma has a Warmth rating of 88 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Thelma compare to other names?▾
Thelma's strongest dimension is Morality at 99/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Thelma with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Thelma?▾
Notable people named Thelma include Thelma Ritter and Thelma Houston. Name Halo lists 2 famous Thelmas 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.