Shall I Name Her "Wisdom" or "Elegance"? Naming in China

被引：9
作者：
Gao, Ge [1 ]
机构：
[1] San Jose State Univ, Dept Commun Studies, San Jose, CA 95192 USA
来源：
NAMES-A JOURNAL OF ONOMASTICS | 2011年 / 59卷 / 03期
关键词：
Chinese names; hao ting; masculine/feminine names; 1ST NAMES;
D O I：
10.1179/002777311X12976826704163
中图分类号：
H0 [语言学];
学科分类号：
030303 ; 0501 ; 050102 ;
摘要：
Naming practices are significant communicative acts. Given names convey aspects of identity, social circumstances, and cultural conditioning. In this study, several issues regarding naming practices in China are considered. The results show that given names possess multiple levels of meanings, including parental expectations, birth circumstances, lineage, parental affection/love, commemoration, and gender qualities. Although the impact of a given name on a person's everyday life is viewed as mostly symbolic, a given name is believed to have the power of motivating and inspiring individuals. Good given names are meaningful, bear parental wishes, hopes, and love, and are pleasant to hear.
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页码：164 / 174
页数：11
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