Table of Contents
- 1 Why do Asians choose Western names?
- 2 Why do Chinese use English names?
- 3 Should I use my English name?
- 4 How do you come up with a English name?
- 5 What are BTS English names?
- 6 Why do East Asians have British / western surnames?
- 7 Why do East Asians use English names?
- 8 What do Chinese people think of American names?
Why do Asians choose Western names?
The use of Western names thus serves as a buffer, to avoid being too formal and too intimate, and to avoid the embarrassing situation of addressing someone mistakenly as in downward communication.
Why do Chinese use English names?
Chinese may adopt English names for a variety of reasons, including foreigners’ difficulty with Chinese tones and better integration of people working in foreign enterprises. Established English names chosen by Chinese may also be those rarely used by native English speakers.
Why do Singaporeans have two names?
In the 1980s, the government decided that all Chinese names would be rendered in pinyin because the Singaporean and Malaysian practice of romanising ethnic Chinese names according to the pronunciation of one’s native dialect (Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Hakka, Hainanese and so on) was seen as confusing.
Should I use my 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.
How do you come up with a English name?
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 Asians choose an English name?
Some people choose an English name that sounds like their Chinese name, such as a woman named 玲 (Líng) who chose the name Lynn. Other people choose the names of American movie stars or even a character they play. Some people choose a name from their favorite book, either the author’s or the main character’s name.
What are BTS English names?
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Why do East Asians have British / western surnames?
East Asians have British / western surnames probably because they do not want to hear a wrong pronunciation on their real names. For example, my surname / family name is “He”, which shares a similar pronunciation of “Her” in English but with an up tone.
Why do so many Chinese people have anglicized first names?
Inferiority complex. Having an anglicized name makes them feel superior to those who don’t. Asian societies are both secular and more or less hierarchical, so for them, having an English name is a sign of high social class. Why do many Chinese people choose an English first name but keep their Chinese surnames (e.g. Peter Wong, Cindy Chen)?
Why do East Asians use English names?
And this is why East Asians use English names: because we live in a global economy and different cultures which were previously impossible to be exposed are now influencing each other. It will appear in many aspects in our daily lives, and “names” are one of them.
What do Chinese people think of American names?
In fact, there are probably as many Chinese who can read this sentence as Americans. In the United States, people tend to view names and identities as absolute things—which explains why I agonized over deciding on an English name—but in China, identities are more amorphous.