Chinese baby names
Names from China & Taiwan — 52 names with meanings.
Male Chinese names (21)
Chinese names — FAQs
What are the most popular Chinese baby names?
The most popular Chinese names include Bai, Sheng, Qiang, Yang, Zhong, Ning, Hong, Jie. There are 52 Chinese names in total, with 21 boy names and 28 girl names.
What are popular Chinese boy names?
Popular Chinese boy names include Ning ("peace and tranquility"), Chang ("flourishing"), Long-cn ("dragon"), Tao ("waves, great"), Jian ("healthy, strong"), Peng ("roc bird, great"). These names are traditionally used in China & Taiwan.
What are popular Chinese girl names?
Popular Chinese girl names include Qiang ("strong"), Zhong ("loyal"), Hong ("rainbow"), Jie ("outstanding"), Gui ("noble"), Changying ("forever reflecting").
Where do Chinese names come from?
Chinese names originate from China & Taiwan. Chinese names are surname-first. Characters chosen for auspicious meaning, sound or family tradition.
What do Chinese names typically mean?
Chinese names often carry meanings related to: white and pure, victory, strong, sun and positive, loyal. Each name's specific meaning is listed on its detail page.
Are Chinese names popular in other countries?
Chinese names are traditionally used in China & Taiwan and have been adopted in many countries that share cultural, religious or historical connections.
What are unique and rare Chinese names?
For rare Chinese names that stand out, consider: Bao, Chen, Fang, Hao, Jiahao, Jing, Jun, Lan. Less common Chinese names often carry the same deep cultural meaning while being more distinctive.
How do you pronounce Chinese names?
Chinese names can have pronunciation patterns unfamiliar to English speakers. Examples: Fang (FAHNG); Ming (MING); Wei (WAY). Each name's pronunciation guide is shown on its individual page.