First, the common methods of naming traditional girls in China
In ancient times, girls were named mainly to highlight the beauty of women, full of femininity and tenderness, giving people a refreshing, gentle, gorgeous and beautiful feeling. It can be roughly divided into several categories:
1. Named after the word next to the female word, it directly reflects the female color from the font. This is the most basic method. Such as: Chan Juan, Yi Ting, Jiao E, Miao Mei, Yu Nen, etc. Due to the cultural exchange between China and foreign countries, some words in foreign women's names that can be easily translated into Chinese have also been handed down, such as Nina, myna, Lena, Minnie and Eve.
4. Say the words that represent colors. Such as Qingqing, Xiaohong, Cai Lan and Danxia.
5. In the name of natural phenomena and scenery. Such as: Yunxia, Hong Ying, Caixia, Yushuang, Chun Yan and Qiuyue.
6. In the name of morality, appearance and temperament. The temperament and morality of men and women advocated and respected by society are not consistent. Compared with men, women are gentle, virtuous, elegant, quiet and clean, which will also be shown in their names. Such as: Wan Zhen, Shu Xian, Huixian, Wen Qing, Zhi Min, and Dignified.
7. In the name of a gentle word. Such as: Xi 'er, Ailian, Mochow, cherishing weakness, caring for kindness, being quiet and so on.
Because the traditional naming method is too limited to the boudoir taste, it can't fully meet the needs of modern people. Nowadays, the lifestyle and social status of women have undergone earth-shaking changes, and the function of names has also undergone tremendous changes. Therefore, we should not only inherit the tradition, but also dare to break through it. Here are several ways to name girls, whether ancient or modern, with the aim of achieving novel and unique effects.
Second, skillfully use overlapping words to name.
Jin Yong is a very famous writer. The names of heroines in his novels are often as fresh as their looks, and overlapping words are his common ways, such as Ren Yingying, Yin Susu, Gan Baobao and Xiang Xiang Princess.
The names of overlapping words are simple and easy to remember, naive and lively, because they are generally read softly, which makes people feel relaxed and cordial. This is a very common way of naming. Such as: Bingbing, Jingjing, Manman, Fangfang, Dandan, Lili, Yingying, sissy, Feifei, Tingting, Sasha and so on. The disadvantage is that it is easy to duplicate names.
Third, skillfully use children's voices to name.
Adding a word after a word is generally used as a birth name, and now it is also commonly used as a name, which is characterized by femininity and intimacy. Such as Phil, Mana, Cher, Rou Er, Linger, etc.
Fourth, skillfully use neutral words to choose names
Clever use of overlapping words and children's names is simple and easy, but it is still feminine. Traditional naming methods for girls mainly focus on female beauty, aiming at highlighting female characteristics, but sometimes the opposite can also have special effects.
For example, Zhang Wuling, the father of Zhang's four sisters, who is quite famous in the history of literature, is a Confucian businessman who is keen to make friends with celebrities such as Cai Yuanpei and invest in education. At that time, his four talented and beautiful daughters became the favorite objects of many literati. Later, the eldest daughter Zhang Yuanhe married the famous Kunqu artist Gu Chuanjun; Zhang Yunhe, the second daughter, married Zhou Youguang, an accomplished linguist. The third daughter, Zhang Zhaohe, married the famous great writer Shen Congwen; The fourth child, Zhang Chonghe, married German-American sinologist Hans Hermannt Frankel. Interestingly, Zhang Lao named his daughter two legs, which means he is destined to go with others. He is clever and humorous, and there is no trace of boudoir.
Zhang Yunhe, the second sister, once arranged the marriage of Zhao He and Shen Congwen, the third sister. After the matter was done, she sent a telegram to Shen Congwen, using only one word, half the attitude of her family and half her name. The story of this half-word telegram was once a much-told story in the history of literature, and it also made Mr. Zhang's good naming method still talked about by people today.
Fifth, look for inspiration in ancient poetry.
For naming children, China has always had the following opinions: Songs of the South, Books of Songs of the South, Analects of Confucius and Wu Zhouyi. Some words in The Book of Songs are used to name girls, but they are still fresh today. If used well, they can add a unique bookish atmosphere to people.
Qiong Yao, a female writer in Taiwan Province, was originally named Chen Zhe, whose pen name is Qiong Yao. Qiong Yao means beautiful jade, from The Book of Songs? National wind? In Papaya, it is a love poem describing the giving and receiving of men and women. This beautiful name adds a touch of romance to her.
Six, make public personality, find another way
With the development of the times, people are more and more inclined to pursue unique personality. A name full of personality will really leave a deep impression on people. Many famous writers are remembered by the world because of their unique pen names, but their real names are often ignored. For example, Sanmao, a very famous female writer in Taiwan Province Province, her charm comes not only from words and experiences, but also from her pen name full of personality, and her real name is as plain and unknown as the name itself. Wang, a famous hostess of CCTV, is also very fresh and kind, and her name is very personal. There is also the name of Anne Baby, a famous female writer in the net, which is also very different and unique. I believe that with the development of society, the way we name girls will be more free and open.
The above naming methods will inspire you and give your beloved little princess a nice and innovative name!