Chinese Girl Names
Beautiful & Elegant
Browse our collection of beautiful Chinese girl names with meanings. From popular modern choices to traditional classics, find the perfect name that embodies grace, wisdom, and cultural heritage.
Legendary & Literary Heroines
Han dynasty diplomat
Famous beauty whose story symbolizes grace and cultural exchange
Ballad of Mulan heroine
Legendary figure admired for courage and filial piety
Imperial consort Yang Guifei
Represents classical beauty, art, and romantic lore
Dream of the Red Chamber heroine
Beloved literary character noted for talent and sensitivity
Opera warrior heroine
Symbol of bravery and leadership in folklore
Modern Trending Girl Names
Joyful and pleasant
Consistently at the top of provincial name rankings in the 2020s
Cultivated youth
Trendy blend of scholarly and gentle imagery
Catalpa and daylily
Nature-inspired choice reflecting modern aesthetic tastes
Poetic jade
Popular with parents seeking literary elegance
Rain and crimson clouds
Balances softness with vivid imagery
Familiar Classroom Favorites
Little fragrance
Classic textbook character name that feels friendly and nostalgic
Little red
Often paired with 小明 in lessons, widely recognized
Beautiful China
Traditional option symbolizing grace and pride
Elegant hero
Represents inner strength with feminine poise
Beautiful tinkling jade
Soft, melodic name familiar across generations
Transliteration-Friendly Picks
Mary
Straightforward adaptation loved by English speakers
Anna
Soft consonants make it easy for beginners to pronounce
Lily
Shares the same floral charm as its English counterpart
Amy
Friendly and casual, often chosen for quick introductions
Chinese First Names Girl
Chinese first names for girls often incorporate characters that represent beauty, virtue, nature, and positive qualities. Unlike Western names, Chinese Last Names are typically created uniquely for each child, combining characters to express parents' hopes and wishes.
Popular characters used in girls' first names include:
- 美 (Měi) - Beautiful
- 丽 (Lì) - Pretty
- 雅 (Yǎ) - Elegant
- 静 (Jìng) - Quiet, calm
- 欣 (Xīn) - Happy, joyful
- 悦 (Yuè) - Pleased, delighted
- 婷 (Tíng) - Graceful
- 琪 (Qí) - Fine jade
These characters can be combined in countless ways to create unique and meaningful names that suit each individual girl while maintaining cultural appropriateness.
Chinese Last Names Girl
Last Names in Chinese culture are deeply personal and often poetic. For girls, Last Names typically consist of one or two characters that follow the family surname. Modern trends show a preference for names that balance traditional values with contemporary appeal.
Traditional Themes:
- Flowers and plants (梅 plum, 兰 orchid, 莲 lotus)
- Precious materials (玉 jade, 珍 precious, 金 gold)
- Virtues (慧 wisdom, 贤 virtuous, 善 kind)
- Natural phenomena (雪 snow, 云 cloud, 霞 rosy clouds)
Modern Trends:
- International appeal with easy pronunciation
- Unique character combinations to avoid duplication
- Balance between meaning and sound harmony
- Incorporation of family traditions or generational names