Chinese names
Most popular names
- Lu Deer or precious stone #804 in US
- Wong yellow or prosperous leader #1217 in US
- Bo Precious, Fast, Strong #1243 in US
- Park Cyprus Tree #1261 in US
- China from the East Asian country #1480 in US
- Tai Great #1620 in US
- Liane Willow #1628 in US
- Linn Jade #1812 in US
- Lianne Willow #2223 in US
- Ng Peaceful or silver-white #2243 in US
- Lian Willow #2258 in US
- Linh Jade #2848 in US
- Viet Vietnamese heritage origin #2872 in US
- Lin Fine jade, Forest #2908 in US
- Taiwan terrace bay island name #3059 in US
- Fong Maple or wind symbol #3151 in US
- Kong great or empty peaceful #3248 in US
- Sun Grandson or ascending sun #3341 in US
- Huong Fragrance perfume pleasant scent #3343 in US
- Lan Orchid #3552 in US
- Hong rainbow or vast red #3587 in US
- Pang Wave tide masculine name #3699 in US
- Parke Cyprus Tree #3723 in US
- Jia Family, Good, Home #3868 in US
- Kao High or tall #3977 in US
- Kylin happy lucky auspicious #4063 in US
- Cai talented skilled able person #4106 in US
- Chi wisdom or purpose force #4129 in US
- Su Quick, excellent, happy #4196 in US
- Bao treasure or precious one #4207 in US
- Cheng accomplished or sincere one #4329 in US
- Yen High or peaceful person #4562 in US
- Meng Fierce or valiant #4874 in US
- An Peaceful, tranquil, or safe #5142 in US
- Boe Precious #5261 in US
- Gao High, tall, or eminent #5430 in US
- Jin Gold, Money, Precious #5634 in US
- Tu Chart #5949 in US
- Zan Support #6214 in US
- Dao The way or path of virtue #7495 in US
- Chun Spring #7520 in US
- Ming Bright, Shining #8402 in US
- Yu Happy, Jade #8892 in US
- Jian Strong #9187 in US
- Wei Power #9803 in US
- Zhi Purpose, Wisdom #10364 in US
- Idi Rare or precious in value #10852 in US
- Chen Morning #11487 in US
- Yun Cloud #11541 in US
- 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.