I have a question about th English name
By duolaf
@duolaf (7)
China
October 21, 2015 1:48am CST
English isn't my first language. Recently I want a English name. SO I'd like to ask how to make a English name?..uh..I mean which name sounds good.What is it according to?
Maybe It's a funny question..My English isn't good. I just want to understand the way of giving English name.Thank you for talking with me..
Please~
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3 responses
@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
21 Oct 15
Sometimes you can pick an English name that sounds a bit like your Chinese name or you could just pick one of somebody you admire. But it's always a good idea to ask some native English people - like me - before you make a final decision. We can help avoid that you pick something really embarrassing.
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@duolaf (7)
• China
21 Oct 15
Few days ago I'd like give myself the name called Francis.But I find that so many people are called it.In China,people's names are different usually.So I hesitate.I find many foreigner who speak English usually have the same name.By the way,can 'duolaf' be a name?It just sounds like something I know.
@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
21 Oct 15
@duolaf - Sorry - I just need to check since it's not clear. Are you male or female? Francis is a man's name - that's why I suggested Douglas. If you meant Frances (that's the female name), then I'd make a different suggestion - like Dora or Dulcie.
@joygracia (1325)
• Philippines
21 Oct 15
Hi, making English names does not have any rules. Its just a matter of being comfortable. Sample names will be Amy, Emily, Ann, Annie, Julie, Grace and Stacey.
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@owlwings (43910)
• Cambridge, England
21 Oct 15
There are many lists of names on the Internet together with their meanings. Just search for "baby names" and you will find plenty of sites.
You could choose a name which sounds something like your Chinese name, choose a name which has a similar meaning to your Chinese name (or a meaning which you feel suits your personality) or simply choose a name which you like the sound of.
