85
Morality
81
Success
60
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
81
Morality
85▲
Health
60
Warmth
41
Cheerfulness
29▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
74♂
William Name Personality
William is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (85/100) paired with equally impressive success (81/100), William creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (29/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.3
Mature7.6
Formal8.1
Upper Class7.2
Urban3.2
Wholesome8.0
Strong8.3
Refined7.9
Strange4.8
Simple6.2
Serious7.5
Nerdy6.4
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 1770 ratings.
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Famous People Named William
- William ShakespeareGreatest English playwright
- Prince WilliamPrince of Wales, British royal
- William FaulknerNobel Prize-winning American novelist
- William the ConquerorFirst Norman King of England
- William McKinley25th U.S. President
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Frequently Asked Questions About William
What does the name William say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name William scores highest in Morality (85/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (29/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and very low in cheerfulness.
Is William a boy name?▾
William is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (81), Warmth (41), Morality (85), Health (60), and Cheerfulness (29).
What is the Success rating for the name William?▾
William has a Success rating of 81 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name William sound?▾
William has a Warmth rating of 41 out of 100, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does William compare to other names?▾
William's strongest dimension is Morality at 85/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare William with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named William?▾
Notable people named William include William Shakespeare, Prince William, William Faulkner and William the Conqueror. Name Halo lists 5 famous Williams 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.