| How do Chinese people choose names for their | | | | Since parents are likely to have different aspirations |
| babies? There are several ways this can be | | | | for their sons and daughters, there are further |
| accomplished. The parents' hopes for the child is the | | | | refinement to the technique of naming Chinese baby |
| basis for the most common naming process. Using | | | | boys and Chinese baby girls. |
| this method, a name is chosen that will continue to | | | | A good man is expected to have good moral |
| remind the person of his parents' hopes for him for | | | | character and to devote himself to his country and |
| his whole life. The name will always remain with the | | | | people. He should be healthy, ambitious, firm, have |
| person so that he will keep his parents' hopes in mind. | | | | wisdom and ability and bring honor to the family.A |
| How do the Chinese name their baby boys and girls? | | | | good man will possess a character that is above |
| There are a number of methods. The most common | | | | reproach, and will be dedicated to his family and his |
| one is based on the aspiration of their parents. As | | | | homeland. He should possess good health, strong |
| the name stays with the person throughout his life, it | | | | ambition, a firm stance, and a powerful sense of |
| serves to remind him of what his parents expect of | | | | honor that he brings to the family. |
| him. | | | | For this reason, baby boys may be named in a |
| Generally speaking, these aspirations can usually be | | | | manner that honors a specific ancestor and promotes |
| classified into six categories. They are moral | | | | the continuance of family business, as well as |
| accomplishments, intelligence and scholarly | | | | tradition. This can also include having high hopes, a |
| achievements, health and beauty, wealth and position, | | | | strong character, a tremendous power of will and |
| safe and smooth life and independence and willpower. | | | | determination, a good sense of responsibility, physical |
| Some parents choose names based on the seniority | | | | strength and vitality, an open mind, great intelligence, |
| of the brothers and sisters. There is a cherished | | | | and the willingness to be of service to the country |
| tradition among some Chinese families, who have | | | | and its citizens. |
| their own unique procedure for naming their children | | | | How do the Chinese name their baby girls? Their |
| -- one that has been handed down through the | | | | parents' hopes include being a loving and devoted |
| generations. A new baby is named according to a set | | | | child, being virtuous, and staying chaste. They should |
| of rules that has been defined by the family's | | | | care deeply for their siblings, tend to the needs of |
| ancestors. | | | | their family, and keep house in a way they can be |
| A different naming convention is to draw on historical | | | | proud of. They should possess an innate beauty and |
| events or to memorialize national events in Chinese | | | | intellect, while demonstrating grace and an ability to |
| history. | | | | get along well with others. |
| Finally, there is a method that is related to astrology. | | | | As such the method of naming baby girls includes |
| The child can be named based on his time, month of | | | | those that promote feminine values such as virtue |
| season of birth, or based on the childæ¯ birth | | | | and tenderness, feminine beauty, intelligence and |
| year animal signs. It can also be based on the Five | | | | wits, grace and elegance. |
| Elements. | | | | Now you know! |