Nicknames are popular not only among China people, but also in many countries in the world. For example, it is common for Dutch and Czechs to use nicknames among family members of the same generation and between relatives and classmates. Ronald Reagan, the famous former American president, was nicknamed "Dutch boy" because Reagan had short Dutch hair when he was a child, and his father gave him this interesting nickname. Of course, Europeans and Americans also have nicknames (nicknames), and a person can have several nicknames, which is different from the nicknames in our country. In our country, everyone generally has only one nickname.
Why are nicknames popular among people? Mainly because it is concise and smooth, friendly and pleasant. Names are more solemn and formal, and the sound, shape and meaning of each word should be considered. But nicknames can be convenient, eclectic, casual, funny, lively and natural, whatever parents like. In modern China, there are many nicknames with "A", "Xiao", "Da" and "Zi", such as A Juan, A Gen,,, Xiao Gang, Xiao Shuner, Yong, Da Guai and so on. But more nicknames are rhymed with two syllables, such as Nannan, Tingting and Mingming. In the north, in order to express the love of parents, the relaxed and cordial feelings for babies. Nicknames such as Xiaocao and Nana Ogawa are often changed to Xiaocaoer and Nana Ogawa. When using "Hua Er", the sound of the last word should be light and short. At this time, the clear area is a rhyme belly, and the rhyme is vague. Generally speaking, when calling the nickname "Hua Er", as long as you have such a curly tongue color, you can achieve the purpose of expressing good feelings.
Nicknames, from the warm and solid nicknames such as iron eggs, stones and pillars, we can easily see parents' love and expectation for their children. But few people paid attention to the pronunciation and meaning of every word before, especially in rural areas. Many parents do not care about their children's nicknames. In rural areas in the north, people often hear nicknames such as clown and uncle. Most of the good ones are named after their children's birth order, such as Xiao Er, Xiao San, Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu.
Nowadays, the number of children using such nicknames is greatly reduced, especially in urban areas, which is rare. Most parents choose words with good meaning and loud pronunciation to give their children nicknames. To sum up, there are the following methods:
1. Name the child according to the time, place and characteristics of its birth. Named after the time of birth: Chen Chen, Liangliang, Xiao Xia, etc. Named after the place of birth: such as Jinjin and Ningning. Another example is the famous football player Rong Zhixing. His parents nicknamed him "Haisheng" because he was born on a voyage. Named after seasons: such as spring, autumn, winter, light snow, wintersweet, etc. For another example, the essayist Liu Yin was born in the snow, so her family called her "Snowman". Named after the zodiac: tiger, dragon, calf, etc. Named after physical characteristics: Xiao Pang, Xiao Bai, Le Le, etc.
2. look forward to it. By giving children nicknames, parents' expectations and wishes for the next generation are pinned. For example, Hu Feng, who has been wronged for a long time, was nicknamed Gu Er, which was given to him by his mother. People expect him to be as tenacious as millet and struggle for survival. I hope the children's nicknames are healthy and beautiful: Tingting, Yuanyuan, Lili, Pepe, Jiajia and so on. Nicknames that want children to improve are Zheng Zheng, David, Dacheng and Xiaojie.
3. Lenovo naming. When a child is born, he is nicknamed according to his parents' situation and mood. For example, Jiang Kun, a famous crosstalk performer, gave his daughter a nickname "Nan Nan", because when Nan Nan was born, Jiang Kun was performing a performance in sympathy with the People's Liberation Army on the Yunnan border, so he got the nickname. In the essay "Memo of Names" held by Beijing People's Broadcasting and Television Station, there was such a submission: a soldier's wife was pregnant when she was in labor, and her husband was far away at the front. After the baby was born, the medical staff kept feeding him day and night. The medical staff not only took care of the child like relatives, but also gave him a resounding nickname "Erchu", which has been called down.
4. Random nomenclature. Regardless of various factors when the child is born, only consider finding a fluent, friendly and pleasant nickname. There are many such nicknames, such as Xiaohong, Xiaorong, Yaya, Doudou, Yue Yue, Jingjing and Binbin.
5. Give children nicknames according to the animals or plants that parents like. Such as deer, swallows, Dapeng, Rhododendron, cats, pigeons, chrysanthemums, lotus flowers, sweet-scented osmanthus, small pistils and so on.
6。 A nickname that comes with a big name. In the past, children were usually given a nickname first, and then given a "scientific name" after the age of six or seven. This scientific name is a lifelong name. Now this custom has changed, probably because of the accelerated household registration system and the pace of life. Many parents want to name their children successfully at one time. Generally, nicknames should be considered after big brands are named, or both names should be considered at the same time. In this way, nicknames with big names have become an important form. For example, a child named Li Tianqiao is nicknamed, Qi is nicknamed, Li Yanping is nicknamed, and Wang Weixiang is nicknamed Xiaoxiang.
In recent years, with the expansion of China's foreign exchanges, the "internationalization" trend of nicknames has become more and more obvious. Some people give their children a nickname in English called morning ("morning" in English, pronounced Mao Ning). It is understood that there is also a kind of Lily (English "lily", pronounced Lili). Using two English nicknames to describe it is also very kind and smooth, which is a bold attempt.