The ancients were very particular about choosing names. They believed that names were a person’s first identity and had very important meaning and influence. The following are some common considerations that the ancients made in choosing names: 1. The five elements are mutually reinforcing and interfering: The ancients believed that names are related to the attributes of the five elements of a person, and the relationship between the mutual interdependence and mutual restraint needs to be considered. For example, if a person is a water person, it is best not to have gold in the name, because gold overcomes water; but wood or fire can appear, because wood and fire can produce water. 2. Literal meaning: The ancients believed that the literal meaning of a name should be consistent with an individual's character and destiny. For example, if a person has a strong and decisive character, the name can contain words such as "strong" and "yi". 3. Eight-character numerology: The ancients believed that a person’s destiny is related to the eight-character numerology, so it is necessary to take the eight-character numerology factors into account when choosing a name to improve personal fortune and good fortune. 4. Traditional culture: The ancients paid great attention to traditional culture, so when choosing names, they often used elements such as allusions, poems, and cultural symbols to express their respect and inheritance of traditional culture. For example, names containing the characters "文", "字", "书", etc. are often used. Generally speaking, when choosing names, the ancients paid great attention to factors such as the meaning of the words, the mutual support and restraint of the five elements, the numerology of the eight characters, and traditional culture, in order to create meaningful and auspicious names.