The results came from a study carried out by psychologists at Berlin's Humboldt University who tested how often 47,000 dating site members opened messages from other singles.
The message included only names, ages and postcodes and did not have a photo.
They found those from people with first names considered 'less attractive' received significantly fewer clicks.
"Single people would seem to prefer to remain alone than meet up with someone called Kevin or Chantal," lead researcher Jochen Gebauer is reported saying.
Alternatively, emails sent from an Alexander were clicked on 102 per cent more times than those from a Kevin, he said.
Twice-married Waiheke real estate agent Kevin Martin said the findings were rubbish.
The 69-year-old has a self-described successful love life and said being called Kevin had only helped him.
"We're named after Saint Kevin - he's a travelling saint. I wouldn't say I've been unlucky at all."
Mr Martin was married to his first wife for 35 years and has been married to his second wife for 15 years.
Neither woman was deterred by his name, he said.
Director of Speed Date Ltd Verity Molloy said some names could work against people because of personal connections or if they were considered old-fashioned.
"For example, 'I dated a Kevin and he was an idiot,' they would categorise someone like that, or 'Doris', that's a bit of a grandmother's name.
Those with unusual names were often considered more interesting, a category she put the name Chantal into: "it's an interesting, sexy name". she said.
However, she said someone's dating success did not hinge on their name and said it was more about having a positive attitude.
Director of The Company Company Alan Reeves agreed.
"I find it difficult to believe that the name has any connection with how successful you are at dating."
More than 200 people attended its New Year Eve event and those who came into the room with a good attitude fared best, he said.
"There was a lot of love in the room and it was nothing to do with what their parents christened them.
Mr Reeves confessed, however, he had never dated anyone with a name from the 'worst' list.
Denise Corlett, founder of Dating Advice, helps singles wanting to find long-term partners.
For those creating an online account using a profile name, she advised steering away from online names that could have negative connotations.
"What you're trying to do is make that profile the best you you can have and to attract the kind of person you want to be with. If you're not wanting sexual connotations stay away from names including 'sexy' or 'hot'," she said.
Two years ago, researchers at the University of Oldenburg conducted a study showing teachers showed prejudice against children with 'lower class' names such as Kevin or Mandy, the Daily Mail said.
THE BEST AND WORST NAMES FOR ONLINE DATING
WORST
Kevin
Justin
Marvin
Dennis
Mandy
Celina
Chantal
Jacqueline
BEST
Jacob
Alexander
Charlotte
Emma
Hannah
Max
Marie
Peter
Mark
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