92
Morality
83
Success
76
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
83
Morality
92▲
Health
48
Warmth
76
Cheerfulness
33▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
73♂
Theodore Name Personality
Theodore is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (92/100) paired with equally impressive success (83/100), Theodore creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (33/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.9
Mature7.3
Formal8.4
Upper Class7.8
Urban4.3
Wholesome7.9
Strong7.8
Refined7.9
Strange6.0
Simple3.7
Serious7.5
Nerdy7.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 490 ratings.
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Famous People Named Theodore
- Theodore Roosevelt26th U.S. President, Rough Rider
- Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)Beloved children's book author
- Theodore DreiserAmerican novelist, An American Tragedy
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theodore
What does the name Theodore say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Theodore scores highest in Morality (92/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (33/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and low in cheerfulness.
Is Theodore a boy name?▾
Theodore is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (83), Warmth (76), Morality (92), Health (48), and Cheerfulness (33).
What is the Success rating for the name Theodore?▾
Theodore has a Success rating of 83 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Theodore sound?▾
Theodore has a Warmth rating of 76 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Theodore compare to other names?▾
Theodore's strongest dimension is Morality at 92/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Theodore with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Theodore?▾
Notable people named Theodore include Theodore Roosevelt, Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) and Theodore Dreiser. Name Halo lists 3 famous Theodores 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.