Chinese Names
Chinese naming traditions are deeply rooted in cultural, historical, and familial significance. Names are often chosen based on their meanings, auspiciousness, and the hope that they will bring good fortune to the child. A common practice is to select characters that convey positive attributes, such as strength, beauty, or intelligence. Additionally, names may reflect the family's lineage and honor ancestors, with many families following a generational naming pattern.
Chinese names typically consist of a surname followed by a given name, with the surname being one syllable and the given name usually two syllables. This structure emphasizes the importance of family and heritage. Historical influences, such as Confucianism, have also shaped naming practices, promoting virtues like respect and filial piety. As a result, many names carry philosophical or moral connotations, making them not just identifiers but also reflections of cultural values.
Male
Female
- Chan(F)
- Chyou(F)
- Ciji(F)
- Da-Xia(F)
- Feng(F)
- Genji(F)
- Jia Li(F)
- Jia+Li(F)
- Lei(F)
- Li Hua(F)
- Li Hua(F)
- Li Mei(F)
- Li Mei(F)
- Li Ming(F)
- Li Ming(F)
- Lian(F)
- Lien(F)
- Ling(F)
- Lixue(F)
- Lu(F)
- Mingmei(F)
- Mulan(F)
- Qi(F)
- Shu Fang(F)
- Ting(F)
- Wan(F)
- Xia(F)
- Xiang(F)
- Xin Qian(F)
- Xiu(F)
- Xiu Juan(F)
- Xue(F)
- Xue Fang(F)
- Yan(F)
- Yi(F)
- Yi Ze(F)
- Zhen(F)
- Zi(F)
Unisex
- An(U)
- Chao(U)
- Chen(U)
- Cong(U)
- Jie(U)
- Le(U)
- Li(U)
- Ming Yue(U)
- Ming+Yue(U)
- Park(U)
- Ping(U)
- Qiao(U)
- Qing Yuan(U)
- Rong(U)
- Shan(U)
- Shuang(U)
- Tai(U)
- Tao(U)
- Tusita(U)
- Wei(U)
- Wing(U)
- Xi Wang(U)
- Xiao Chen(U)
- Xiao Hong(U)
- Xiao Hong(U)
- Xing(U)
- Xing Xing(U)
- Yi Min(U)
- Yi Min(U)
- Yu Jie(U)
- Yue(U)
- Yue Yan(U)
- Zhi(U)