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Chinese Baby Names
| Thu, 09-09-2004 - 10:39pm |
Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone out there would have any info for me on where to find Chinese baby names. My husband is Chinese Canadian and we want to give our baby a Chinese middle name. I've been finding it hard to find any good books or websites. I ordered a book called "Choosing Auspicious Chinese Names", but it's not something I was really looking for. I'm a bit dissappointed with it. My In Laws of course will help us pick a name, but I don't want to rely solely on them to choose a name for our child. So if anyone out there has any ideas or can recommend anything to me, I'd greatly appreciate it! :) Thanks!!!!
~Kelly

I found a chinese naming site where you put in an english name and it gives you a Chinese name that corresponds to it (sort of). It also provides meanings. Check it out, if nothing else it is at least neat. http://www.mandarintools.com/chinesename.html
Here is some naming recommendations....
http://www.pshrink.com/chinadopt/NameYourBaby.html
Here's a website I found that lists names. You'll have to be careful though. I don't know how reliable this site is. Your DH's parents will be helpful verifying names you lean towards. http://www.20000-names.com/female_chinese_names.htm
I really like http://www.behindthename.com for finding names with specific ethnic backgrounds. You can find your Chinese names here: http://www.behindthename.com/nmc/chi.html
Good luck finding the right one for your baby!
I've also been looking at Chinese baby name sites because we are adopting from China. We might use the child's original name for a middle name, but I'm looking for a backup in case I decide I'd like to use a different one.
I found Mei Zhen on one of the sites. I like that one. I did some more web research and there seems to be a someone famous in China (model? actress? singer?) with that name, so I am assuming it is a real name. I understand where you're coming from when you said you don't just want to put two names together--I read that if you pick the wrong combination, you might accidentally name your child something that means "tarnished spoon" or something like that! That would be embarrassing for the child if she spends any time in China later.
I've only been looking at girls' names since there is a 95% chance our referral will be a girl.
Good luck and I hope you find something good!
--Amy
~Kelly
I knew a couple that used this site to help find a name for their baby.