Hey PH! 👋 I'm the maker of Chinese Name Lab. The idea started when I noticed that every existing Chinese name tool either: (a) outputs random characters with no cultural logic, or (b) gives you a transliteration that sounds nothing like a real Chinese name So I built a rule-based scoring system that checks: tone flow (no flat or jarring sequences), character meaning combinations, gender impression consistency, awkward homophones, surname pairing, and rarity of characters. Each name gets a score with a full breakdown — not just a number, but *why*. The xianxia generator has been especially fun — cultivation novel fans have very specific vibes they're going for (think: 凛霜, 沐然, 哲轩) and the system can tune for that. Would love feedback on: – Which tool you found most useful – Any name that scored surprisingly high or low – Features you'd want to see next (dialect options? more surname choices?) Thanks for checking it out!

Chinese Name Lab

Chinese names that actually sound natural

Chinese names that actually sound natural