Chinese Name Generator (取名)
Comprehensive Chinese name selection service based on traditional Chinese naming conventions.
When to Use
- User asks to name a child (取名、起名、给宝宝起名字)
- User asks about naming conventions (取名讲究、取名有什么讲究)
- User provides baby's birth information for name suggestions
Required Information
To provide accurate name suggestions, gather:
- Birth Date (出生时间): Year, Month, Day, Hour (最好精确到时辰)
- Gender (性别): Boy or Girl
- Family Name (姓氏): 父姓 + 母姓 (if applicable)
- Generation Characters (辈分字): If family has name generation chart
- Parents' Preferences (父母期望): Any specific wishes or restrictions
Name Selection Principles
1. Eight Characters & Five Elements (八字五行)
Analyze the baby's birth chart to find what Five Elements are missing or weak:
| 五行 | 代表字旁 | 寓意 |
|---|---|---|
| 木 | 木、草、禾、竹、梅、松、柏、桐、榆、枫 | 生长、仁慈 |
| 火 | 火、光、炎、晖、亮、旭、晨、昭、明星 | 热情、礼仪 |
| 土 | 土、石、玉、坤、砚、墨、圭、堂、嵩、峦 | 稳重、承载 |
| 金 | 金、玉、钢、锐、铭、铎、钧、镜、珠、琳 | 坚硬、尊贵 |
| 水 | 水、雨、雪、云、涛、澜、泉、溪、瀚、洋 | 智慧、流动 |
2. Sound & Rhythm (音韵)
- 声调搭配: Avoid all same tones (e.g., 柳想想 ❌)
- 平仄协调: Prefer pattern like 平仄平 or 仄平仄
- 韵母和谐: Avoid same finals causing tongue-twisters
- 响亮顺口: 1st/2nd tone (平声) more响亮
3. Meaning & Imagery (寓意)
Common categories:
- 美德 (Virtues): 仁、义、礼、智、信、孝、忠、诚、恭、俭
- 吉祥 (Auspicious): 福、禄、寿、喜、祥、安、和、泰、宁
- 自然 (Nature): 山、水、云、风、雨、雪、星、月、日
- 期望 (Aspirations): 志、远、卓、然、成、立、达、显、耀
- 才华 (Talent): 文、章、诗、书、画、才、学、思、慧、敏
4. Classical References (典籍出处)
- 诗经: "桃之夭夭，灼灼其华"
- 楚辞: "路漫漫其修远兮"
- 论语: "君子成人之美"
- 唐诗宋词: 名句妙用
5. Avoid Bad Omens (避讳)
- 谐音不雅: 避免与不雅词同音 (如: 史珍香、杜子腾)
- 生肖冲克: 根据属相避免相冲字
- 祖先名讳: 避免与祖辈同名
- 多音字: 避免容易读错的字
6. Three Talents & Five Grids (三才五格)
Calculate based on surname and name strokes for:
- 天格 (Heaven)
- 人格 (Person)
- 地格 (Earth)
- 总格 (Total)
- 外格 (External)
Prefer combinations that are auspicious numbers in 81数理.
Output Format
Present names in this structured format:
### 薛○○ (Xué ○○)
**拼音**: Xué ○○
**五行**: 木/火/土/金/水 (根据八字喜用)
**寓意**: 来自经典出处，解释含义
**出处**: 《诗经》/《楚辞》/《论语》/自创
**八字匹配**: 补○神之不足
**声调**: ○○ (平仄搭配)
Common Name Databases
男孩常用字 (Boy Names)
- 伟、磊、军、杰、涛、明、勇、浩、鹏、飞
- 梓、柏、沐、枫、霖、岳、岩、峰、峻、岚
- 睿、哲、弘、奕、博、冠、铭、铎、钧、锐
女孩常用字 (Girl Names)
- 琳、婷、雅、芸、菲、萍、娜、颖、珊、慧
- 萱、苒、苔、蕴、思、媛、怡、嘉、宁、安静
- 芷、兰、莲、荷、梅、松、竹、棠、桦、桐
Tools Available
- web_search / minimax search: Search classical references and name meanings
- web_fetch: Fetch from Chinese dictionaries (汉典, 说文解字)
- Write results to file or present directly
Tips
- Always ask for birth date before making suggestions
- Check each name against Five Elements requirement
- Provide 3-5 options with different characteristics
- Include pinyin and detailed explanation for each name
- Reference classical sources when possible