Selecting a Chinese Name

[hanami]

 

Hi everyone,

 

I am learning Chinese and am trying to choose a Chinese first name from the following options. I have selected my surname, which is 吉 (Jí). 

 

I am seeking advice from native Chinese speakers who can provide me with an honest opinion on the following names. I am looking for a Chinese name that has a natural flow and an elegant sound. Which would you recommend?

 

雪盈 Xuě yíng

萤雪 Yíng xuě

 

I have found it difficult to pinpoint the meaning of these two names. If possible, could you describe the meaning of each of these names?

 

Thanks!

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Will you be able to "finger-write" those on your palm when introduced to someone in China who doesn't understand which "xue" you mean and which "ying" you mean? 

[hanami]

On 7/9/2024 at 9:49 PM, abcdefg said:

 

Will you be able to "finger-write" those on your palm when introduced to someone in China who doesn't understand which "xue" you mean and which "ying" you mean? 

Yes, of course. 🙂

[Jim]

王明, can't go wrong

[Hyled]

"雪盈 Xuě yíng" means an abundance of snow that might overflow.

"萤雪 Yíng xuě" literally means firefly and snow, but can be interpreted as studying diligently, originating from an old story.

I suggest using "雪颖 xuě yǐng" instead, which means clever girl.

[cncorrect]

雪盈 - The snow overflows.

 

萤雪 - The snow glitters like a firefly's light.

 

I prefer the name'吉萤雪', because Chinese people generally don't like the idea of '盈' very much. They prefer to stay humble.