How to name birth characteristics
In the croak of the baby falling to the ground, the parents' long-awaited mood turns to observation, care and love for the child. At this time, the child's appearance, temperament, weight and other physiological characteristics and other nine conditions at birth often leave a deep impression on parents and family members; naming the child accordingly became popular at the earliest, and is still a lingering trend today. Naming method.
"Zuo Zhuan" records the naming methods of the ancients nearly 2,700 years ago, which involved physical characteristics such as appearance. He said: "There are five names: Xin, Yi, Xiang, Fake, and Class." Youxin "named Xin after birth" means naming the baby based on the physical characteristics at birth. For example, when Lu Gongziyou was born, The lines on the palm of my hand resembled "Friend", so I named him "Friend". When Jin Chenggong was born, there were obvious black patches on his buttocks, so he was named "Black Buttocks". Youyi means "righteousness in the name of virtue", that is, adults think that the baby has extraordinary appearance and unique talent, so they name it accordingly. For example, when King Wen of Zhou was born, King Tai of Zhou saw the appearance of Sheng Rui and thought that the Zhou clan should be prosperous, so he named his grandson "Chang". When King Wen's son King Wu of Zhou was born, it is said that King Wen of Zhou Jichang saw his extraordinary appearance and thought that when he grew up, he would send troops to kill violence, so he named him "Fa". There is an elephant, "name it after the type", that is, the baby is named according to what it looks like. For example, it is said that Confucius got his name because his parents were eager for a son and prayed to Niqiu to get pregnant. When Confucius was born, his head was shaped like a hill, so he was named Qiu with the courtesy name Zhongni.
Named based on the child’s appearance, temperament and other physical characteristics at birth. Commonly seen in nicknames, also known as milk names and milk names. In fact, this also has a development process. During the Spring and Autumn Period, some princes, princes, and officials were also named based on their physical characteristics at birth or were related to this. Such as Chu Gongzi Hei Hu, Jin Chenggong Hei Ji, Wei Dafu Sikong Gou and so on. After the Qin and Han dynasties, names gradually became more literary. When people grew up, they often felt that their childhood names were too vulgar and unsuitable for social activities and interpersonal interactions. In order to cope with social interactions, they established another correct name. For example, among the characters of the Three Kingdoms, Cao Cao, nicknamed Ah Man; Liu Bei's son Liu Chan, nicknamed Adou. Another example is Xie Lingyun, a poet from the Southern and Northern Dynasties whose nickname was Nunu; Liu Yu, Emperor Wu of the Southern Song Dynasty whose nickname was Jinu.
Some nicknames given due to physical characteristics can be gradually modified by changing homophony or adding words to take meaning, and will later become official names. For example, one of the earliest leaders of our party, the outstanding revolutionary writer and leader Qu Qiubai, was born in 1899. Because he had two hairpins on his head when he was born, his mother called him "A Shuang". When he was in school at the age of 7, he was named "A Shuang". The homonym of "double" was named "Qushuang". However, the silvery white frost and snow in nature usually do not come until late autumn, so he changed the word "shuang" to "Qiubai".
Named after the condition at birth. In many places, naming based on weight is also common. For example, in Lu Xun's novel "The Storm"
there is an old lady who talks about nine pounds, which means that her offspring are eight pounds or six pounds, and each generation is not as good as the previous one. This reflects the local custom of naming names based on birth weight. In real life, Weight naming is more common in nicknames. For example, "qijin" means seven pounds at birth, "***" means six pounds and forty ounces at birth, and "qiwu" means seven pounds and five ounces at birth. If it is still used as a daimyo (scientific name), it is a formal title. Generally, homophones are used instead, such as Liu Si, Liu Si, Liu Si (six pounds and forty ounces at birth), Qiwu, Qiwu (seven pounds and five ounces at birth), etc. , not listed one by one.
When people grow up and participate in a wider range of social life, it is important to choose a serious and solemn name, but it is also important to choose a name based on the characteristics such as temperament, appearance, weight and so on at birth. Nicknames have their own meaning. It is a nickname given by parents and family members to their children. It is a natural expression of father's and mother's love. Within a specific scope, it also appears natural, friendly, funny and informal. This situation is still popular in a small area among folk families or relatives, such as Heitan, Xiaonan, Dayan, Biantou, Yaya, Qijin, etc. Some good nicknames are still used when they grow up, and even become scientific name.
In short, naming a child based on the characteristics at birth shows the joy of the birth of the child and the love and sustenance of the parents and family for the child. Many people abandon their nicknames when they grow up, but their nicknames, together with the colorful dreams of golden childhood, become beautiful memories that will always accompany life. Some people still use or change their nicknames, which makes people full of confidence in the future and strives to develop. new life.