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HelpNeed help picking out a Chinese name for character
Hello, I hope I am posting this in the right place. I have a Mo Dao Zu Shi original character that I am trying to name. I don't want to randomly pick and choose a name that doesn't sound right or can come off as offensive or rude.
A picture of the character (male): https://64.media.tumblr.com/4468cc034dae7344f3741892ae745859/0cd58615bbbe6b1e-bb/s2048x3072/ee5a61a3028e78bab1b32c975d5e6acf12a95d40.png
I was suggested "Liǔyàn [柳 (liǔ) - willow tree, 燕 (yàn) - sparrow] or Sǔnling [笋 (sǔn) - bamboo shoot, 綾 (ling) - damask, thin silk]" and "Yun [雲 - cloud]" for their surname. i like but I also would like more suggestions if possible. Since the series is in a fantasy ancient China I would also like a courtesy name as well.
Also any references for pronunciation too is appreciated! Thank you for taking time to read. Have a good day!
A picture of the character (male): https://64.media.tumblr.com/4468cc034dae7344f3741892ae745859/0cd58615bbbe6b1e-bb/s2048x3072/ee5a61a3028e78bab1b32c975d5e6acf12a95d40.png
I was suggested "Liǔyàn [柳 (liǔ) - willow tree, 燕 (yàn) - sparrow] or Sǔnling [笋 (sǔn) - bamboo shoot, 綾 (ling) - damask, thin silk]" and "Yun [雲 - cloud]" for their surname. i like but I also would like more suggestions if possible. Since the series is in a fantasy ancient China I would also like a courtesy name as well.
Also any references for pronunciation too is appreciated! Thank you for taking time to read. Have a good day!
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Can you provide more info about the character? I speak Mandarin so perhaps I could help.
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Thank you for the offer. I'm still developing him but what I have for him so far is a fairly light hearted and good natured person and has a fascination with medicine and the human body alongside his casual enjoyments. In terms of power and abilities he's average but persistent.
(also hope I am replying correctly! I am new to the forum here)
(also hope I am replying correctly! I am new to the forum here)
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Thanks for the personality description. Since there're tens of thousands of Chinese words (while many of them share the same pronunciation) that can be used as names, I guess we can start from the other way around... Which English name would you give to this character?
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I think that's where I feel unsure, the sheer amount of options and finding a combination that makes sense and is okay.
I haven't thought of it this way but looking at more English sounding names I do like Hale or Halen, not for the meaning of them but how they sound.
I haven't thought of it this way but looking at more English sounding names I do like Hale or Halen, not for the meaning of them but how they sound.
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Yes, asking someone who speaks Mandarin would be the best course of action! Good luck!
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Names + did you draw that? cos it's wonderful!
I quite like Liǔyàn as his surname. How do these sound? (P.S. because it's in ancient China, I'll put down the traditional chinese characters, not simplified)
- Liǔyàn Zhāng Wěi [張 (zhāng) - archer, 偉 (wěi) - great]
- Liǔyàn Bǎo [寶 (bǎo) - treasure]
- Liǔyàn Xiáng [祥 (xiáng) - auspicious]
- Liǔyàn Jiǎo-lóng [角龍 (jiǎo lóng) - horned dragon]
- Liǔyàn Jīnhǎi [金海 (jīnhǎi) - golden sea]
I quite like Liǔyàn as his surname. How do these sound? (P.S. because it's in ancient China, I'll put down the traditional chinese characters, not simplified)
- Liǔyàn Zhāng Wěi [張 (zhāng) - archer, 偉 (wěi) - great]
- Liǔyàn Bǎo [寶 (bǎo) - treasure]
- Liǔyàn Xiáng [祥 (xiáng) - auspicious]
- Liǔyàn Jiǎo-lóng [角龍 (jiǎo lóng) - horned dragon]
- Liǔyàn Jīnhǎi [金海 (jīnhǎi) - golden sea]
This message was edited 8/11/2020, 7:11 PM
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Ahh thank you! I did draw it, drawing is my main passion. These are wonderful suggestions! I do like Liǔyàn Xiáng and Liǔyàn Jīnhǎi, I am going to keep them in mind! Thank you!
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