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Is it necessary to have an English name?
Do I need an English name? The short answer is ‘no’. The name that your parents gave you at birth is as much a part of your identity as your personality, qualifications and skills. There is nothing wrong with entering the workplace in an English-speaking country and introducing yourself with your own name.
Is it okay to use foreign names?
But you can certainly bestow a ‘foreign’ name to your children (most names that you hear come from a foreign land anyway). The only potential issues with foreign names are pronunciation, spelling and anglocisation (or localisation) – along with certain names switching gender in different countries.
Do Chinese use English names?
Western names are widely used by Chinese-speaking people, in addition to their Chinese names, even though they are not used for official identification. These names might be chosen by either teachers or parents, and sometimes even by one’s own self.
How can I choose my English name myself?
How to choose an English name
- Do not choose an old name.
- Be cautious when naming yourself after a fictional character.
- Do not name yourself after an inanimate object.
- Do not choose a random word as a name.
- Finally, make sure that your name matches your gender.
How do you make a Japanese name?
How to Make a Good Japanese Name
- Borrowing an existing name from another show or person. – Examples: Satsuki, Rumiko, Goku, Sakura.
- A word straight from a Japanese dictionary. – Examples: Neko, Tenshi, Utsukushii, Tatakau.
- A made-up word that “sounds” Japanese.
- A name is a noun.
- A name contains no parts of speech.
How do I find my perfect name?
10 Tips to Pick the Perfect Name for Your New Company
- Think about what you want the name to convey.
- Brainstorm possible names.
- Keep the name short, simple, easy to write, and easy to remember.
- Avoid names that are too narrow or too literal.
- Avoid decisions by committee, but be sure to test your name with others.
Is it possible to have an English name outside of China?
Yes, it’ll be much more convenient for you to have an English name when you’re outside of China. I studied my degree in Hong Kong, and all of my classmates from China had English names before they started school.
Should I include my English name in my identification documents?
This English name doesn’t have to be formally included in your identification documents, but may be included when you sign up for courses, etc. It’ll allow your classmates and teachers to call you more easily, in case they’re not from China. And won’t you agree that this is a great opportunity?
How do I choose a European name for my child?
Find a name you like that is common in the English-speaking world. Then look for cognates of that name in other European languages, and use one of those. For instance, if you like the name Katherine, you might instead use Katrina or Caitlin. That’s a female name. The same goes for male names.
What is the issue with Chinese names and English names?
The main, overarching issue is that Chinese people are taking their own Chinese naming practices and using them to choose an English name. Here are some naming practices unique to Chinese and how they might affect English name choice. A Chinese given name can also be any word or character.
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