146names with classical citations
478curated name characters
6language and regional versions
01Choose a surname and name length
Chinese names place the family name first. Enter a common surname—or any Han-character surname—then choose a one-, two- or three-character given name.
02Filter by meaning, source and sound
Narrow the list by style, meaning, classical work, Mandarin tone, strokes or character rarity. You can also require or exclude individual characters.
03Check the full name before deciding
Review pinyin, tone flow, initials, finals, possible homophones, the original quotation and each character's meaning. Compare up to five candidates side by side.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before choosing a Chinese name.
Is a Chinese name just a transliteration of my English name?
No. Sound can be one clue, but a natural Chinese name also needs a real surname structure, suitable character meanings, normal name usage and a full pronunciation that works in context. A syllable-by-syllable transliteration is often a foreign-name rendering rather than a Chinese personal name.
Is this Chinese name generator free?
Yes. Generation, filters, full explanations and side-by-side comparison are free and work without an account. Sign-in is only needed if you want to sync saved names across devices.
Does it support Simplified and Traditional Chinese?
Yes. The Mainland version uses Simplified Chinese and Hanyu Pinyin; the Taiwan version uses Traditional Chinese and Zhuyin; the Hong Kong version uses Hong Kong Traditional forms, Jyutping and six Cantonese tones.
What is the Memorial Name Pack? Is it fortune-telling?
The Memorial Name Pack is a USD $19 digital PDF certificate that gathers classical source or character analysis, meaning, and tone notes for a chosen name. It is a cultural keepsake, not birth-chart, Five Elements, or luck fortune-telling.
Does it use birth date, zodiac or the Five Elements?
No. The generator focuses on information you can inspect directly: character meaning, classical source, pronunciation, tones, strokes and possible homophones. It does not make fortune-telling or luck claims.
Can I use a generated name on legal documents?
Use the tool to research and shortlist names, not as legal advice. Before official use, check local character-registration rules, dialect homophones and the name with a trusted native speaker familiar with your context.