Chinese Name Generator

Discover thousands of authentic Chinese names

China is the only country in the world with a population of more than 1 billion people. The vast majority of the people live in urban areas which makes China's cities among the largest and most populated on Earth.

China has been a global power for centuries. It was at one point one of the most powerful civilizations on Earth. However, it lost its status after being weakened by domestic turmoil and foreign invasions since the 1840s. The industrialization, economic development, and social reforms that have taken place since 1978 have put China back on top as one of the leading countries in the world today.

How do Chinese parents choose names for their children?

When it comes to naming children, Chinese parents are often very strict and want to choose a name that is in accordance with their child’s zodiac. One common tradition is to base the person’s name on the zodiac animal that corresponds to their birth year.

The role of zodiac animals in Chinese names

The zodiac animals are a significant part of Chinese culture. Every year, the people of China celebrate their birthdays according to the animal signs assigned to them. In ancient China, it was not just their birthday that was celebrated but also their other anniversaries like weddings and funerals.

The zodiac animals often determined the job one could have in ancient China because each animal has its own associated profession. For instance, those who were born in the year of the sheep were often farmers while those who were born in the year of the horse became soldiers or warriors.

Today, many Chinese assign their children with zodiac animals because they believe it will bring them good fortune and luck.

What Chinese names appear the most often?

China has a long history of names, but in recent years, the naming system has become more diverse.

A 2013 study by China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs found that the most popular names in China are Wang (王), Zhang (张) and Liu (刘). These three names account for about one out of every five people in China.

Can I use the random Chinese names that this tool creates?

Yes you can. The Story Shack claims no copyright on any of these names, but it is of course possible that some of the values this name generator provides are already owned by anyone else, so please make sure to always do your due diligence.

How many ideas can I generate with this Chinese Name Generator?

The Chinese Name Generator can generate thousands of ideas for your project, so feel free to keep clicking and at the end use the handy copy feature to export your Chinese names to a text editor of your choice. Enjoy!

What are good Chinese names?

There's thousands of random Chinese names in this generator. Here are some samples to start:

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