Common name

承德

Chengde

boy Chinese name

承德 Chengde

承德 is read as Chengde and means to receive + virtue. It is evaluated through character meaning, Mandarin sound and English-speaker usability.

Pinyin

Chengde · tones 2-2

Script forms

Simplified and traditional 承德

Meaning

to receive + virtue

Five element

Earth + Metal

Style

classic

Character story

Cheng contributes to receive, continue; De adds virtue, moral force.

Best for: Names that need to receive with virtue. Best when the surname supports a steady, classic, virtue tone.

Pairing logic

Rhythm: Chengde uses Mandarin tones 2-2; check it with the chosen surname for flow.

Element image: Earth + Metal. This is a meaning-and-imagery label.

Check: The surname should make the name sound natural, not translated word by word.