Baby naming principles
The baby is the future and hope of the family, and every parent hopes to give the baby a suitable and unique name. When choosing a name, parents are influenced by many factors: their own cultural background, traditional customs, personal preferences, etc. However, when naming your baby, you should follow the following principles:
The number of words should be short and the pronunciation should be clear
The simpler the name, the better, and the number of words should not be too many. The pronunciation of the words should be clear and easy to remember, otherwise it may affect the baby\’s pronunciation ability.
Pinyin Yitong
The baby\’s name should be regular and easy to pronounce. Pay special attention to whether the pinyin of the baby\’s name is smooth.
Meaningful and auspicious
A good name often brings people good luck and good mood. Therefore, when naming your baby, pay attention to the meaning of the name, which means positivity and auspicious blessings.
Name type classification
The types of names can be divided into three categories: first name, font, and number. The name refers to the formal name, which can achieve prominence and grandeur; the word refers to the literal meaning, usually a name passed down from generation to generation in the family lineage; the number refers to the title or pseudonym, which also has symbolic and allegorical characteristics, and is usually given by elders or teachers, Given as a gift from a friend. In addition, the origin of the name is also divided into various types:
Wish Category
Commonly seen in names, the meaning of the name is usually \”good wishes\”.
Blessings
It comes from blessings and wishes to people, such as \”peace\”, \”enron\”, \”peace\”, etc.
Image category
Commonly seen in words or names, such as \”Ling\”, \”Xiao\”, etc. Such names have a visual meaning.
Cultural background of the name
A name is an expression of culture, and you need to consider your own cultural background when choosing a name. In traditional Chinese culture, when choosing a name, you can consider the five elements in one, the six melodies and four connections, the missing one of the five elements, the welfare of future generations, and the homophony of the meaning of the word.
Five in one
The five digits are surname, given name, character, number, and world. These names are connected as a whole, symbolizing the harmony and beauty of the family.
Six songs and four links
\”Qu\” usually refers to characteristics such as rhythm and phonology, and \”Tong\” refers to smoothness and accessibility. Six tunes and four links symbolize late blooming, smoothness and nature.
One of the five elements is missing
The lack of one of the five elements refers to the concept that the five elements are mutually reinforcing and interfering with each other. Everyone has a main element of luck, and the five elements are mutually reinforcing. As long as one of the five elements of water, fire, metal, wood, and earth is lacking, the fortune will not be greatly affected.
Blessings in Hereafter
The well-being of future generations is one of the factors that every parent must consider when choosing their children\’s names, especially in traditional cultures.
The meaning of the word is homophonic
Otherwise, you also need to consider the relationship between phonetics and semantics, and you can consider elements closely related to the name such as glyphs and meanings.
Choose a named tool
After knowing the several principles and various cultural backgrounds that should be paid attention to when naming, you can choose a naming tool based on your own preferences, name types, cultural background and other factors.
Dictionary
\”Kangxi Dictionary\”, \”Cihai\”, \”Traditional dictionaries such as \”Shuowen Jiezi\” are good naming tools. You can choose harmonious names by looking for synonyms and synonyms.
Name your website
Modern naming websites can filter according to your own requirements. This method is convenient and fast, and it also has a more scientific theoretical basis.
Feng Shui Master
Sometimes, a Feng Shui master can use fortune telling, numerology and other methods to find the most suitable name for the baby.
All in all, there are no fixed rules for naming babies. Every parent can consider choosing a suitable name based on his or her own needs, preferences and cultural background. One thing to note is that the process of naming is very important and should not be taken lightly.
