Chinese names

Most popular names

  1. Lu Deer or precious stone #804 in US
  2. Wong yellow or prosperous leader #1217 in US
  3. Bo Precious, Fast, Strong #1243 in US
  4. Park Cyprus Tree #1261 in US
  5. China from the East Asian country #1480 in US
  6. Tai Great #1620 in US
  7. Liane Willow #1628 in US
  8. Linn Jade #1812 in US
  9. Lianne Willow #2223 in US
  10. Ng Peaceful or silver-white #2243 in US
  11. Lian Willow #2258 in US
  12. Linh Jade #2848 in US
  13. Viet Vietnamese heritage origin #2872 in US
  14. Lin Fine jade, Forest #2908 in US
  15. Taiwan terrace bay island name #3059 in US
  16. Fong Maple or wind symbol #3151 in US
  17. Kong great or empty peaceful #3248 in US
  18. Sun Grandson or ascending sun #3341 in US
  19. Huong Fragrance perfume pleasant scent #3343 in US
  20. Lan Orchid #3552 in US
  21. Hong rainbow or vast red #3587 in US
  22. Pang Wave tide masculine name #3699 in US
  23. Parke Cyprus Tree #3723 in US
  24. Jia Family, Good, Home #3868 in US
  25. Kao High or tall #3977 in US
  26. Kylin happy lucky auspicious #4063 in US
  27. Cai talented skilled able person #4106 in US
  28. Chi wisdom or purpose force #4129 in US
  29. Su Quick, excellent, happy #4196 in US
  30. Bao treasure or precious one #4207 in US
  31. Cheng accomplished or sincere one #4329 in US
  32. Yen High or peaceful person #4562 in US
  33. Meng Fierce or valiant #4874 in US
  34. An Peaceful, tranquil, or safe #5142 in US
  35. Boe Precious #5261 in US
  36. Gao High, tall, or eminent #5430 in US
  37. Jin Gold, Money, Precious #5634 in US
  38. Tu Chart #5949 in US
  39. Zan Support #6214 in US
  40. Dao The way or path of virtue #7495 in US
  41. Chun Spring #7520 in US
  42. Ming Bright, Shining #8402 in US
  43. Yu Happy, Jade #8892 in US
  44. Jian Strong #9187 in US
  45. Wei Power #9803 in US
  46. Zhi Purpose, Wisdom #10364 in US
  47. Idi Rare or precious in value #10852 in US
  48. Chen Morning #11487 in US
  49. Yun Cloud #11541 in US
  50. Xue Show, Learning #12242 in US

Chinese names work differently than Western ones—the family name comes first, and the given name often carries layers of meaning packed into just one or two characters. A name like Lu or Wong tells you where a family belongs, while the given name might reference a virtue, a natural element, or an auspicious concept. In China, naming has always been a deliberate act, with parents considering stroke count, sound, and the hidden wishes they're writing into their child's life.

You'll find names that span from classical literature and philosophy to more modern choices, each one shaped by tradition and family hopes. Bo appears in both old texts and contemporary naming, just as Park does across different regions. Every entry below shows the meaning and origin, so you can understand not just the sound of a name, but the thought behind it.

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