OUR PROCESS
How This Works
At Silk Road Names our goal is to make it easy for you to find the perfect English name for yourself, your partner or your child. Read below to find out how our process works.
Some of the things we consider when choosing a name is how the name sounds (i.e., its rhythmic flow) and how well it fits with your traditional surname in terms of sound and visual aesthetics when written down. We also choose names that are pleasing to the English-speaking ear. To the extent that names order our perceptions of others, such aesthetics can have an impact on how other people remember or respond to the name.
Some names also have different spellings and other name sources, like computer-generated names or English name books, will not always list alternative spelling arrangements. A particular spelling may make it easier for your child to spell or explain his/her name to others. It may also have more visual appeal, which will make it more impactful on an aesthetic level.
Additionally, some names may be more favorable to English-speaking ears because they hold subtle clues of masculinity and femininity. In western society, for example, feminine sounding names for boys are typically not viewed well. On the other hand, masculine sounding names for girls may be an advantage in certain cases, such as getting hired for jobs in science or technology.
Moreover, in certain professional contexts, like the corporate business world or public relations, shorter English names are favored over longer ones since the ability to communicate quickly and informally is a high priority in fast-paced environments.