We look like our names

The study controlled for rareness of unusual names and was conducted using both human participants and machine learning. It is posited that people are motivated to belong to a particular group and be recognized by that group. This in turn influences how they dress, style their hair, and a cultural stereotype emerges, drawn from the influence of nonverbal information. In particular, hair stands out as a significantly identifiable feature. Humans tend to mimic others more than is realized, and this subconscious practice is engrained and reinforced through the interactions one has over the course of one's life. Implications for a person's identification with a brand is also discussed.