60
Morality
59
Cheerfulness
58
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
56▼
Morality
60▲
Health
57
Warmth
58
Cheerfulness
59
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
21♀
Theresa Name Personality
Theresa is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With notably high morality (60/100) paired with strong cheerfulness (59/100), Theresa creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic8.5
Mature7.4
Formal7.9
Upper Class6.3
Urban3.0
Wholesome7.8
Strong6.0
Refined7.8
Strange5.6
Simple4.5
Serious7.7
Nerdy6.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 299 ratings.
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Famous People Named Theresa
- Theresa MayBritish Prime Minister
- Mother TeresaNobel Peace Prize-winning missionary
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theresa
What does the name Theresa say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Theresa scores highest in Morality (60/100) and lowest in Success (56/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in morality and high in success.
Is Theresa a girl name?▾
Theresa is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (56), Warmth (58), Morality (60), Health (57), and Cheerfulness (59).
What is the Success rating for the name Theresa?▾
Theresa has a Success rating of 56 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 Theresa sound?▾
Theresa has a Warmth rating of 58 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Theresa compare to other names?▾
Theresa's strongest dimension is Morality at 60/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Theresa with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Theresa?▾
Notable people named Theresa include Theresa May and Mother Teresa. Name Halo lists 2 famous Theresas 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.