REVEALED: Top 10 most attractive names in online dating

It’s official; if your name is on THIS list, you’re more likely to find love in the world of online dating

Meg Ryan in You've Got Mail

by Kayleigh Dray |
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A rose by any other name would smell as sweet - or would it?

According to new research from dating app Happn, your name could make you seem more attractive to the opposite sex.

Or, conversely, a lot less attractive.

Eep.

After conducting some research amongst Londoners looking for love, they found that a woman named SARAH is far likely to receive messages from would-be online suitors than, say, a Gertrude.

Check out the full list below.

Top 10 most attractive names in online dating - for women!

    Did your name make the list?

    If so, we imagine you’re doing something a little bit like this right now…

    And, if it’s not, we’re sorry; don’t let it dissuade you from signing up to an online dating site.

    After all, your profile picture will also have a big impact on people too.

    Match.com advise the following when it comes to picking out the perfect profile picture.

    How to pick the perfect profile picture for your online dating profile

      As it turns out, it’s not just women who get judged by their names (and their photos!) whilst online dating.

      Yup, you guessed it; we also tend to make a snap judgement about a guy based on how attractive his name is.

      Are you ready for this?

      Top 10 most attractive names in online dating - for men!

        And, for both sexes, it seems as if our jobs can also have some bearing as to whether or not someone will click into our profile.

        Check it out…

        The 10 most attractive jobs - for men

          The 10 most attractive jobs - for women

            We have a feeling that Sarah from Marketing is feeling pretty damned smug about now.

            Need more inspiration? Go away and watch You've Got Mail, the film that redefined online dating and made it THE most romantic thing ever.

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