50
Morality
40
Success
33
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
40
Morality
50▲
Health
33
Warmth
18
Cheerfulness
12▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
61
Wilfred Name Personality
Wilfred is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With solid morality (50/100) with moderate success associations (40/100), Wilfred creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (12/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic9.0
Mature7.9
Formal8.8
Upper Class7.8
Urban3.8
Wholesome8.2
Strong7.8
Refined8.3
Strange6.5
Simple6.0
Serious7.4
Nerdy8.1
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 106 ratings.
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Famous People Named Wilfred
- Wilfred OwenWWI poet, 'Dulce et Decorum Est'
- Wilfred LaurierCanadian Prime Minister
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilfred
What does the name Wilfred say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Wilfred scores highest in Morality (50/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (12/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as average in morality and very low in cheerfulness.
Is Wilfred a boy name?▾
Wilfred is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (40), Warmth (18), Morality (50), Health (33), and Cheerfulness (12).
What is the Success rating for the name Wilfred?▾
Wilfred has a Success rating of 40 out of 100, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Wilfred sound?▾
Wilfred has a Warmth rating of 18 out of 100, which is considered very low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Wilfred compare to other names?▾
Wilfred's strongest dimension is Morality at 50/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Wilfred with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Wilfred?▾
Notable people named Wilfred include Wilfred Owen and Wilfred Laurier. Name Halo lists 2 famous Wilfreds 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.