Name methodology

How the Chinese Name Test Works

A focused English explanation of 1518 personal-name scoring.

Chinese source page

Reference boundary

1518 pages explain Chinese naming and folk-culture systems as structured references. They are not professional advice.

Five-grid is a screening tool

Five-grid name numerology helps compare stroke structure and major numerical patterns. It is useful for screening but should not override meaning, sound, family preference, and real-life usage.

BaZi adds direction

When birth data is available, BaZi useful elements can suggest whether the name's character elements support the chart direction.