95
Health
67
Success
66
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
67
Morality
35▼
Health
95▲
Warmth
52
Cheerfulness
66
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
82♂
Troy Name Personality
Troy radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (95/100) paired with strong success (67/100), Troy creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Troy is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 63/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic6.5
Mature4.7
Formal4.1
Upper Class5.4
Urban4.1
Wholesome6.5
Strong8.3
Refined4.3
Strange5.8
Simple7.1
Serious6.1
Nerdy5.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 214 ratings.
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Famous People Named Troy
- Troy AikmanNFL quarterback, Super Bowl champion
- Troy PolamaluNFL Hall of Fame safety
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Frequently Asked Questions About Troy
What does the name Troy say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Troy scores highest in Health (95/100) and lowest in Morality (35/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and low in morality.
Is Troy a boy name?▾
Troy is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (67), Warmth (52), Morality (35), Health (95), and Cheerfulness (66).
What is the Success rating for the name Troy?▾
Troy has a Success rating of 67 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 Troy sound?▾
Troy has a Warmth rating of 52 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Troy compare to other names?▾
Troy's strongest dimension is Health at 95/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Troy with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Troy?▾
Notable people named Troy include Troy Aikman and Troy Polamalu. Name Halo lists 2 famous Troys 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.