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Chinese Babies Named "Olympic Games"

By , About.com GuideJune 12, 2008

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The BBC reports that more than 4000 Chinese babies, nearly all of whom are boys, have been given the name Aoyun, which means "Olympic Games." Obviously, China has Olympic fever as is evidenced in this baby naming fad. The BBC says, "It is not uncommon for Chinese children to be given names of common events and popular slogans - such as Defend China, Build the Nation and Space Travel."

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June 13, 2008 at 5:36 pm
(1) bingo says:

I was noticed that there are babies named Bei Bei, Jing Jing, Huan Huan, Ying Ying , Ni Ni after the mascots of the games. Its funny!

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