People have always showed particular concern for the meaning, appearance and sound when they name children. It is expected that a name given by the father or grandfather carries their wish, hope, pursuit, aspiration, generation, etc. This name must be rich in the name-givers wish or intention and it should also be pleasant in form and sound.
Is there any special ceremony when babies are given their names?
There is no such a tradition in China. It depends on babiesparents. It is a good chance for families to get together and see the lovely new born baby.
How are Chinese names and Western names different?
Chinese names always tend to have historic or idiomatic meanings in it while Western names sound natural and casual. If they are Christian, they may name their child after someone in the Bible--John, Luke, Simon, Micah, Rebecca, etc. If they are Catholic, they may choose to name their child after a particular saint.
What name do people at home call you?
Just my name, sometimes my Dad called me son, my mom called me babe as nickname.
Do many people in China have a nickname?
Most of the people will have a nickname in China. Because they like having the option to use a familiar and affectionate name for someone they are close to.
Are there any big differences between peoples names today in China and peoples names many years ago?
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