As an indispensable symbol of a person, a name plays an irreplaceable role in the development of life. Names are engraved with the characteristics of different times, embody the deep affection and ardent expectations of parents, and contain the pursuit of lofty ideals and interests for their children, which is very important. Having a good name that is catchy and unforgettable often gives people a good impression, and your career and work can go smoothly. Therefore, every family should pay attention to the importance of names and master some naming skills.
1. The relationship between names and the five elements
As the five most important substances in nature, metal, wood, water, fire, and earth circulate in cycles , mutually reinforcing and inhibiting each other. Many people believe that the four time nodes of year, month, day and hour of a person's birth are related to the five elements. There are many books and theories like this. It can also be understood that the last character of many people's names contains radicals containing information about the Five Elements. Perhaps this information has some guiding effect. For example, Li Zekai and Li Zeju, the sons of Hong Kong's richest man Li Ka-shing, all have water and wood in their names, and metal and water are the remedies for the interdependence of the five elements. Opinions differ on this view, and there is currently no scientific conclusion.
2. The relationship between names and strokes
Other experts believe that the total strokes of a name are closely related to the fortune of life and the passage of time. Inextricably linked. And all the strokes of the name are divided into sky grid, ground grid, personality, general grid and outer grid. Analyze the merit or score of a name through mathematical analysis and stroke combination. Because China has a large population, this kind of analysis method will inevitably encounter the phenomenon of duplicate names, and the fate of everyone can never be exactly the same. This kind of analysis method will inevitably encounter difficulties.
Nonetheless, if a person’s name has too many strokes, it will be difficult to remember and troublesome to write. It will often become a stumbling block when conducting various registrations or assessments, so it is not recommended. It is recommended that you choose a name with too many strokes.
3. Avoid those words when naming your child
Because the purpose of the name is too important, so the name When writing, you should pay attention to: 1. Don’t use relatively uncommon words. You don’t know some of the words yourself, let alone expect others to remember them. There are also people who can’t even get registered because their names are too uncommon. This can be considered a lesson. 2. Don’t choose a name with bad homophony. It will easily turn people away from your business. If the homophony is not good, it will also affect the information and aura it brings to people. It is best to avoid it. 3. Don’t choose names that are too similar. Many names that are too popular are used by thousands of people, and they are most likely to have duplicate names. Sometimes there are several students with the same name in a class, and the probability of confusion is too high. It is best for everyone to think carefully.
4. How to give your child a good nickname
Many people’s names are divided into big names and nicknames. Nicknames, also known as nicknames, are mostly given by grandparents or parents. They are mainly used in children's childhood or in the family, as well as by relatives, friends or elders in the neighborhood. When children grow up, they will have a formal name to use when going to school or going out into society. Except for acquaintances, calling others by their nicknames is a disrespectful behavior. The knowledge of naming children is not strict. Most of them use repeated characters as their names. Two-character nicknames sound friendly and warm, and are full of parents' love for their children and their sincere hope that they will grow up healthily. When choosing baby names, you should avoid names that are tacky or too foreign. Generally, add a small character in front of the name to express affection.
5. The knowledge of naming words
There are a lot of theories about naming children. Generally speaking, boys can choose words that sound louder, grander, more energetic or full of sunshine. For example, Qiang, Gang, Hong, Xu, Jun, Bin, Jian, Rui, etc. When naming girls, you can refer to some flowers or plants or names that describe beauty, such as Mei, Dan, Chun, Fang, Juan, Mei, Rong, Jing, etc. With the development of the times, many more trendy words such as ya, fu, jiao, fei, ting, lu, ru, etc. can also be used for reference.
6. Names have distinctive characteristics of the times
A name is not only an important symbol of a person, many names also It has a distinct mark of the times. For example, people born in the 1960s and 1970s have many names such as Jianjun, Weidong, Weiguo, Red Army, Hongxia, Xianghong, etc. In the 1980s, with the reform and opening up and the rapid economic development, some new era names appeared in large numbers, such as Champion, Shengli, Ziqiang, Yongmei, Huifang, Weijie and so on. After entering the new century, some newer and trendier names have emerged in large numbers, and some names sound more foreign. As cultural exchanges further accelerate, names no longer bear the distinctive traces of time, but a hundred flowers bloom, each with its own merits, showing diversity. characteristics.
7. The important role of generation in naming
The traditional cultural custom of generation appeared in the Tang and Song Dynasties , reached its peak in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Especially some surnames with a population of over one million or even tens of millions are more popular. Seniority is closely related to clan and genealogy within the family, especially boys. According to the established practice, most of them have to be named according to their seniority. For example, in history, Zhu Yuanzhang considered the reproduction of his descendants and in order to avoid duplication of names, he personally formulated the principles and methods for naming his descendants. The name was chosen according to the law of "generation" and 20 characters were drawn up for the lineage of future generations, with each character representing one life. So looking back now, the names of the Ming Dynasty royal family are very easy to remember. For example, the prince and fourth son were called Zhu Biao and Zhu Di respectively, Ming Yingzong and Ming Dynasty were called Zhu Qizhen and Zhu Qiyu respectively, Ming Wuzong and Ming Shizong were called Zhu Houzhao and Zhu Houcong, etc. Etc., the names of some princes also highly overlap with the periodic table of elements, which is a strange thing.
With the development of the times, many families now choose two characters to name their children, so the frequency and prevalence of seniority have been greatly reduced. However, in some surnames with deep roots in traditional culture Among them, seniority is still very important. For example, the surname Kong has a very strict distinction between generations. Since the Qianlong period, the family has been ranked for more than a hundred generations, such as many contemporary celebrities Kong Qingdong, Kong Linghui, Kong Weike, etc.
8. Names with numbers
The combination of numbers and names has existed since ancient times. This kind of name first appeared It is related to the ranking among brothers and sisters. In families with many children, some parents use numbers as their children's names to save trouble or due to educational limitations. The famous ones include Zhu Yuanzhang's nickname Zhu Wusi, and Ruan Xiaoer, Ruan Xiaowu and Ruan Xiaoqi in "Water Margin". There are countless celebrities whose names contain numbers in history, such as Zhang Sanfeng, Tang Sanzang, Zhao Jiuzhang, Zhang Jiuling and so on. It is even more common in martial arts novels, such as Wu Liuyi, Mao Shiba, Hong Qigong, Qiu Qianren, etc., all of which are impressive.
9. Some suggestions for naming children in the new era
With the comprehensive improvement of the household registration system, newborns are now generally It takes about three days to register a formal name in the household registration book, so it is important to plan ahead and choose a name that is easy to remember and has a good meaning for your child.
Here are some suggestions for your reference only: The words used in the name, especially the last word, should have a good association or some kind of connection with the surname. It is best to have good homophony. . When choosing words, it is best to refer to some traditional Chinese cultural classics, such as "The Book of Songs" and Tang poetry and Song poetry. For example, the name of Chinese writer Bing Xin is taken from the Tang poem "A piece of ice heart is in a jade pot"; the name of comedian Stephen Chow is derived from "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng" In "Xiongzhou, there are fog columns, handsome stars galloping". The name of the star Jiang Shuying comes from the poem: The sparse shadows are slanting across the water and the water is clear and shallow. These names are both poetic and memorable, and are exemplary. Last but not least, Chinese names should contain the characteristics of Chinese culture.
Do not choose names that are too foreign or European. Mr. Lu Xun said: "What belongs to the nation is what belongs to the world." You Your characteristics are your strengths. Nowadays, many foreign friends who come to China also have nice Chinese names, such as overseas students Cao Cao, Dashan, Guo Jierui, Xiaoxiao, Afu, etc., which shows that they are full of curiosity about Chinese names. They also come here Give it a try.