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*hoopslady
writes:maybe it looks stupid to ask for help here because of my name thing anyway,my Chinese name sound like melwhi lam .and I'm a girl .in the past ,i usually teach others to pronounce my Chinese name .now it's the problem .I NEED A ENGLISH NAME.my teacher said i must have a English name ,a formal normal one .so i hope there is anyone who can help me get one .i hope THE ENGLISH name can sounds like my Chinese name melwhi(first name ) lam (family name).and my Chinese fist name stand for beauty and wisdom .waiting for your help Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 January 2010): Hi,
How about Melisa? And you could keep your family name.
Melisa Lam!
By the way, you do not necessarily have to change your name if you do not want to. But if its ok with you, go ahead and have fun! Not many people get to choose their name you know.. :)
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reader, LaraC  +, writes (3 January 2010):
Hi There,
How fun! Not everyone gets the chance to pick their own name :)
For all the other aunties on here that are outraged that you have to come up with an English name I have to say it's hilarious how PC people are these days.... The OP didn't ask for opinions on the matter just some ideas for names for gods sake.
It is common practice for Chinese people to have an English name that they use when communicating with westerners.... Just like I had to get a Chinese name when I lived over there. (Incidentally I later found out that my middle name, Charlotte, had been translated to Coca Cola.... only goes to prove that you can't take anything too seriously!)
Regarding the name I think Melanie might be a good option.
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 January 2010): I'm with "q", all the way!Why give up your heritage because some prat is too lazy to learn how to pronounce your lovely name.I think you will find that it is discriminatory for him to insist - well, in the UK it is.
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reader, SirenaBlusera  +, writes (2 January 2010):
 I think that Melwhi is a cool name.
Perhaps Melody? I've always liked that name.
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reader, jc2008 +, writes (2 January 2010):
Why on Earth is your teacher expecting you to have an English name? I have lived in 4 different countries including Hong Kong and I always learn how to pronounce forigen coworkers/friends real names.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 January 2010): It's not stupid to ask for help, but I think it's terrible that you have a teacher insisting you change your name!! Personally, I would go to her boss and complain and refuse to change it. I think it's discrimintory! If you do though, Melanie would probably be the closest.
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (2 January 2010):
Melanie, Mel, Melina.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 January 2010): I am puzzled by another persons need for you to have an English name? Why? Many English names have evolved from other countries or their origin is diverse. I think your name is beautiful and the explanation for it. Don't deviate too far from from your true name? Perhaps just shortening it to Mel, as previously suggested, will suffice.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 January 2010): Mel is a nice name :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 January 2010): Marianne sounds good to me. It's probably the closest English name to your Chinese name....at least that I cant think of.
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reader, CherryBoom  +, writes (2 January 2010):
how about Melanie, Marianne or Melina??
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