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Traditional naming methods for children

It is right to give boys masculine names. Boys' names are louder. If a boy's name is feminine, there is something wrong. If you want a masculine name, you need to use some masculine words. However, girls have the same name. How to name girls according to traditional skills? The following is a detailed introduction.

Traditional naming techniques and ideas

1, in numbers, such as: Li Guyi, Zhang Daqian, Shen Wanchun.

2. Named after the place of birth or hometown, such as Jingsheng, Hu Mei and Jiangning.

3. In the form of genealogy or seniority. For example, the middle characters of Confucius' descendants' names are arranged according to certain rules.

4. Choose a specific word among brothers and sisters.

5. Names can be combined into meanings, and names can be skillfully matched into one. Or homophones. Such as: Bai,,, Fu, Fu, Yan, Yan Ruyu, Gao Tuotian, Ta Hee Ching, etc.

6. The use of articles, poems and allusions has the characteristics of elegance, romance, implication and beauty. For example, a poem that embodies a gentleman's demeanor: be happy when you become famous, and be calm when you lose your ambition. A nice and calm name will help people to get the name of "Gigi Lai" at dawn, which is beneficial to the "Li Sheng" of the whole people.

7. Parents have something memorable. For example, the husband and wife gave birth to a boy on the first anniversary of their second marriage, because Yizhou took its homonym as a souvenir.

8. In the name of parents' wishes, such as Man Cang, Hongfa, Hongru and Guang Zhi.

9. Combine parents' surnames. For example, the father's surname is Wang, the mother's surname is Hao, and the child's name is either Wang or Wang Hao Weida. There are too many traditional two-character and three-character names, but not too many words.

10, with heaven and earth, with the sun, moon and stars, with mountains, rivers, lakes and seas. Such as Rixin, Hanxing, Liu Yue, Chineydy, Shiyuan, Xinhai, Yue Ming and Jiangxing.

Six "matches" of a child's name

1, image design in line with aesthetics and morality

From the perspective of image design, it includes internal design and external design. Internal design includes a person's personality tendency, personality charm, cultural quality and so on. External design includes a person's words and deeds, appearance style and so on. As a tool to distinguish public places, names determine others' impressions of you, so designing an elegant name with cultural connotation can really take the lead.

From the perspective of aesthetic morality, the aesthetic trend should conform to the cultural connotation of China's traditional culture-Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. Confucianism stresses benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and faith, governing the country and ensuring the country, being well-founded and the golden mean. Buddhism pays attention to artistic conception, such as: holding the moon in hand, making flowers full of clothes, bodhi without trees, mirror without stage, empty, where can it be contaminated? Taoism pays attention to the cycle of heaven and earth. For example:

Mo Yan

meng haoran

2. Creativity

Creativity is creative thinking. Creativity is everywhere, and it is the starting point, motivation, purpose and source of all "innovative activities". It is a new art discipline and a comprehensive creative achievement integrating sociology, history, philosophy and psychology. A good name is a symbol of image quality and taste. Therefore, we should pay attention to creativity in naming, so as to plan a good name with novel conception, unique style and strong artistry.

It conforms to the tradition of Chinese etiquette.

The words used by the elders in the immediate family can't be used by the younger generation, which belongs to China's etiquette thought of loyalty and filial piety in ancient and modern times, and shows the respect of the younger generation for the elders.

4, in line with gender

According to different genders, men should be masculine, women should be feminine, and men should embody their ideals, ambitions, great achievements and masculinity; Women should be gentle, elegant, beautiful and intriguing. For example:

Wang Xue Cheng Lixue

5, in line with the surname

A beautiful and meaningful name should be in tune with its surname. Proper collocation of surnames and first names can produce infinite creativity and meaning, some are elegant and beautiful, some are interlocking, some are icing on the cake, and some are hidden in the dark, all of which bring us unexpected joy.

On the other hand, improper collocation of surnames and first names can sometimes bring you a very embarrassing situation, such as:

Qu Zhe and Flying South

Feng Boqing and Shi

6, in line with the meaning.

Paying attention to the meaning of Chinese characters is the innate condition for China people to name, and it is also a higher requirement for a good name. People's expectations and ideals are pinned on meaning. Among them, some are enterprising, noble, intelligent and beautiful, elegant and refined, luxurious and luxurious. I wish you a long life and a successful career. All the above sustenance is expressed through meaning.