Common place naming methods mainly include:
(1) Naming based on geographical features. This naming method includes naming based on location, naming after products, naming based on geographical entity morphological characteristics, etc. Such as the Yellow River, Dongshan, Liantang, Cross Street, etc. Place names named in this form have the largest number of existing place names and are the most stable. Because it does not contain political overtones and is not affected by changes in the times.
(2) Named after history and culture. This naming method includes naming after characters, naming after surnames, naming after historical events, etc. Such as Guangdong Guild Hall, Zhongshan Road, Wangfuyan, Gongcheng, etc. Place names are formed in historical time and space. It is also a common naming method to name places to reflect the characteristics of the society at that time.