62
Cheerfulness
58
Health
50
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
47▼
Morality
49
Health
58
Warmth
50
Cheerfulness
62▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
71♂
Tim Name Personality
Tim sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With notably high cheerfulness (62 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong health (58 on the 0-100+ research scale), Tim 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
Classic4.7
Mature3.1
Formal2.2
Upper Class2.4
Urban3.8
Wholesome7.2
Strong7.0
Refined6.7
Strange3.9
Simple8.8
Serious3.2
Nerdy6.4
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 173 ratings.
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Famous People Named Tim
- Tim CookApple CEO
- Tim BurtonFilm director, gothic visual style
- Tim DuncanNBA legend, five championships
- Tim Berners-LeeInventor of the World Wide Web
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tim
What does the name Tim say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Tim scores highest in Cheerfulness (62 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Success (47 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in cheerfulness and average in success.
Is Tim a boy name?▾
Tim is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (47), Warmth (50), Morality (49), Health (58), and Cheerfulness (62).
What is the Success rating for the name Tim?▾
Tim has a Success rating of 47 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Tim sound?▾
Tim has a Warmth rating of 50 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Tim compare to other names?▾
Tim's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 62 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 Tim with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Tim?▾
Notable people named Tim include Tim Cook, Tim Burton, Tim Duncan and Tim Berners-Lee. Name Halo lists 4 famous Tims 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.