First of all, we should start with the original meaning of the word "name", which consists of two parts: name and word. What is a "name"? The explanation of "Shuo Wen Jie Zi" is: "fame, pretension, from mouth to evening." In the evening, ghosts came. If you don't know, just call yourself by mouth. "Name is a knowing word. In ancient times, there was no artificial lighting, and people couldn't see each other at sunset, so they could only make phone calls with their mouths. In order to distinguish it, we use different names, which is the origin of a name. What is a "word"? The explanation of Shuo Wen Jie Zi is: "Words are milk. From the son, the next son also sounds. "The original meaning of this word is breastfeeding and childbirth, and it is extended to increase reproduction.
It can be seen that the name was given by parents after birth, in order to get a good name in daily life. The main function and significance of Chinese characters is to express adulthood. In ancient times, when young men and women came of age, they held an adult ceremony, which was called a "crown ceremony". The words were taken by elders and relatives, indicating that you were an adult and could get married and have children and assume social responsibilities. This family has also been able to continue.