Your Chinese Name, in Ink

What it is

A good Chinese name is not a phonetic transliteration off a tattoo website. It sounds a little like yours, means something you would be glad to carry, and does not accidentally rhyme with anything embarrassing.

Jamie talks with you about your name, your personality and what you want it to say, then offers a few options with the meaning of every character. Once you have chosen, you learn stroke order and write it — first with a pen, then with brush and ink on rice paper.

Highlights

• A proper Chinese name chosen with you, not for you
• The story and meaning behind each character
• Brush-and-ink writing on rice paper
• Take home your name, written by you and by Jamie

How the time goes

1. 0:00How Chinese names work: surname first, one or two given characters.
2. 0:15Choosing your name — options, meanings, sounds.
3. 0:40Stroke order and pen practice.
4. 1:00Brush and ink. Write it until you love it.

Included

• Your Chinese name, with a written explanation
• Brush, ink and rice paper
• Your finished piece, ready to carry home flat

Not included

• Framing

Good to know

• Great for families — kids love this one.
• Want names for people at home? Tell us when you book.