In Chinese culture, naming a baby is a meaningful tradition, taking into account family history, gender and politics. Parents interested in giving their child a Chinese name should understand this ...

Picking a Chinese baby girl name may feel overwhelming: There are many beautiful names to choose from, and most Chinese baby girl names have strong meanings. If you’re looking for a popular Chinese ...

Choosing a Chinese dog name can reflect your appreciation for Chinese culture, and there are diverse options available based on your dog's personality, appearance, or heritage. When selecting a name, ...

I have never liked my English name. My parents didn’t know that Cindy was short for Cynthia. Or that Cindy Brady was the Cindy of the moment. They were only a few years removed from Taiwan. They chose ...

Psst. I have a secret. My name is not Mary. That's not my birth name, anyway. It's really Ching Hwa, which means "celebrate China," an homage to my birthdate of Oct. 10, which marks Independence Day ...

Recently, The Atlantic published a post about maps that I created via this website showing the geographic distribution of surnames in China. While the maps were interesting, they also raised a few ...

BEIJING — What’s in a name? If it's Donald Trump in Chinese, it could be as controversial as the president is back home. Trump's official Chinese name is Te Lang Pu. That translates to "extraordinary, ...