What are some unique Chinese unisex names?

Some Chinese unisex names are rarely used, such as Susu, Xixi, Xiaoling, Meili, and Bingbing.

Are there cultural differences in using unisex names in different Chinese-speaking regions?

In Mainland China, people are more reserved to traditional culture; they prefer more gender-specific names for their babies. However, other Chinese-speaking countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan are influenced by Western culture and thus, they may have more flexibility with unisex names.

Are there any traditional Chinese unisex names?

Names like Cheng, Jia, Qing, Xiao, and Zheng are common traditional Chinese unisex names.

Are there any modern trends in China in choosing unisex names?

In modern China, there is a growing trend among the younger generation to choose unisex names for their babies. This trend is especially prevalent in urban areas and is influenced by Western culture and media, as well as the desire for flexibility in naming before the babys birth.

Are any specific unisex names particularly popular in certain Chinese-speaking regions?

Several names are popular in certain regions of China. The name An, which is also a surname, is most common in Northern China. Similarly, Cheng is both a unisex name and a surname popular in Mainland China.

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9 Chinese Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With D

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Name	Gender	Meaning
Daran-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Orchid; Achieve; Great; Oaktree; Arrive at; Intelligent
Dalin	Girl	One who comes from Airelle in France; Achieve; Intelligent; Great; Forest; Jade; Gem
Deyan-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More	Boy	Deed; Action; To do; Heart; Mind; Swallow
Dong	Boy	East; Pillar; Beam; Winter
Diep	Girl	Leaf; Butterfly
Dalian	Unisex	Dahlia flower; Person who lived near a dale or valley
Dalana	Unisex	Broad; Free; Spacious;Achieve; Intelligent; Elegant; Orchid; Mountain; Mist
Da	Unisex	Achieve; Arrive at; Intelligent; Great
Dali	Unisex	Name of a flower; Gift of god; Goddess of the hunt; Noble; Arriving at logic

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Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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