Baby Names

Share favourites, meanings, combos — Chinese, Malay, Indian, and English traditions.

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Indian names that are easy to pronounce in school — suggestions?

We're Tamil but worried our child will have their name butchered forever by teachers and classmates. We love traditional…

Michelle Apr 27, 2026 0
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Same surname as a common word — avoiding awkward name combos

Our surname is Tan. Every name combination sounds like something. We almost named our son Marcus Tan (Marcus Tan... too …

Jessica Apr 27, 2026 0
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Names that won't get teased in primary school

Sound silly but this is a real concern. My name growing up rhymed with something kids made fun of. Want to give our daug…

Vineetha Apr 18, 2026 0
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Is it weird to give a Chinese baby an ang moh name?

We're both Chinese but we're considering Ella or Sophie for our daughter. My parents think we should stick to a Chinese …

Jessica Apr 16, 2026 0
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Chinese names that work in English too — suggestions needed

We want a Chinese name that also sounds natural in English since my husband is not Chinese. Names like Kai, Mia, and Ver…

Michelle Apr 11, 2026 0
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Struggling to agree on a Malay name the whole family likes

My husband wants something traditional and meaningful, my MIL wants something easy for non-Malay colleagues to pronounce…

Nur Apr 5, 2026 0
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Middle name or no middle name — what did you decide?

Growing up I always wanted a middle name and didn't have one. Now I'm expecting and wondering whether to give our baby o…

Claire Mar 30, 2026 0
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