Do You Need an English Name? - A Guide to Choosing an English Name

A MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS

If you can choose your name, what are all the things you should consider? If you have already chosen an English name, do you know what it means?

This is an essential guide for anyone who wants to find a good English name. It is very popular to adopt an English name for those who are studying or learning English, but many are unaware that the English name they have chosen may be embarrassing, inappropriate or has funny connotations. If you are planning to live, work or study in an English-speaking country, this book is for you. Do you need an English name? helps you consider whether one is necessary, and the significance of choosing the right English name. This guide features many examples and is packed with tips and advice. It is particularly useful for students and migrants planning to live and study overseas in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, or the US.

Do you need an English name? is a useful resource for teachers instructing English as a second language and intercultural communication, with a section on the etiquette of introductions. The guide includes: A list of over 450 common English names, their origins, and meanings, as well as; current and popular names in English-speaking centres such as Australia, Canada, the UK and the US, AND popular names originating in European countries, and popular Chinese names and suggestions for English names.