68
Warmth
63
Morality
55
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
51▼
Morality
63
Health
55
Warmth
68▲
Cheerfulness
51
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
74♂
Walton Name Personality
Walton is a name that feels approachable and caring. People associate it with kindness, generosity, and emotional openness. With notably high warmth (68 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong morality (63 on the 0-100+ research scale), Walton 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
Classic8.3
Mature8.5
Formal7.7
Upper Class6.8
Urban4.7
Wholesome7.5
Strong8.1
Refined6.8
Strange5.3
Simple6.8
Serious7.2
Nerdy7.6
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 44 ratings.
Walton Categories
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Famous People Named Walton
- Sam WaltonWalmart founder
- Bill WaltonNBA champion and broadcaster
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walton
What does the name Walton say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Walton scores highest in Warmth (68 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Cheerfulness (51 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in warmth and average in cheerfulness.
Is Walton a boy name?▾
Walton is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (51), Warmth (68), Morality (63), Health (55), and Cheerfulness (51).
What is the Success rating for the name Walton?▾
Walton has a Success rating of 51 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 Walton sound?▾
Walton has a Warmth rating of 68 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Walton compare to other names?▾
Walton's strongest dimension is Warmth, at 68 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 Walton with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Walton?▾
Notable people named Walton include Sam Walton and Bill Walton. Name Halo lists 2 famous Waltons 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.