How are Chinese baby names chosen
1 min readHow are Chinese baby names chosen？
Choosing a baby name for the baby girl or baby boy is one of a few most important decisions by parents.This is no difference for Chinese parents.Months before the baby is born，they look up dictionaries，talk to friends and even consult specialists in order to get a perfect baby name.
Infant Name vs Formal Name
Many Chinese have two names:one infant name and one formal name.As is easy to guess from the wording，infant names are very informal and used among the family members.Chinese use infant names for different reasons and usully they don’t care much about how to get them.
For example，Gou Sheng which means“abandoned by a dog”is a popular infant name for baby boys in countryside.
Chinese are much more serious about formal names which are used oficially from birth to death.Among many factors in choosing a Chinese baby name（formal name），the date of birth，the genealogy，the baby name meaning，and the gender are considered most important.
