Recently, a discussion about the "exit" of names such as "Zihan" and "Zixuan" has been unfolding on various media platforms. These names, which were once widely used in kindergarten roll calls, are gradually being replaced by new names such as "Muchen" and "Fusu". The names of each era are like unbound sociological field notes. From the 1950s' 'founding of the country', 'Jianhua', and 'patriotism', it carried the collective ideal of building a socialist new China; The 'army', 'red', and 'guard' of the 1960s and 1970s were marked with the revolutionary passion of a special era; In the 1980s, single character names such as "Wei", "Jing", and "Peng" became popular, expressing the pragmatic spirit of the early stages of reform and opening up; Until the late 1990s to the beginning of this century, names such as "Zihan", "Zixuan", and "Zimo" emerged one after another, reflecting the infiltration of Hong Kong and Taiwan culture, film and television works into daily life under the background of market economy - each era's name carries a clear imprint of the times. Behind the change of names is a profound transformation of social structure. The urbanization rate has exceeded 60%, the gross enrollment rate of higher education has exceeded 50%, and most of the new generation of parents have received good education. They regard naming as a significant event that reflects their personal cultural taste and cultivation. The textual research of every rare character and the usage of every ancient poem imply the family's emphasis on cultural inheritance and the beautiful expectations for their children's future. For example, the name "Muchen" carries both the poetic meaning of "basking in the spring breeze and soaring thoughts" and the philosophical meaning of "Chen Guang is like dew"; And 'Fusu' evokes the scene of lush and vibrant branches and leaves of large trees. Another noteworthy change is the downward shift of naming rights. In the past, naming a child was often seen as a family matter, and grandparents - especially grandfathers - often had the final decision-making power. There are two named passages in "Fortress Besieged": Fang Hongjian's father, Fang Qianweng, as a former Qing dynasty scholar, gave his grandchildren the nickname "Achou" and the name "Feixiang", and wrote the classic "Xunzi", hoping that his grandson would not judge people by appearance but by their inner virtues; When another grandson was born, he drew inspiration from the "non aggression" in Mozi and adopted the nickname "Ah Hao" and the name "non aggression", wishing his descendants to stay away from war. In that context, a name is not only a marker of personal identity, but also a continuation of family will and cultural teachings. But as nuclear families become mainstream, names gradually shift from a "clan identity" to an individual's "identity". Young parents often regard their names as the first precious gift they give to their children, hoping to personally give them a unique meaning. This transformation does not represent the decline of filial piety or the indifference of family ties, but reflects a more equal family relationship, where individual emotions and values are respected as never before. The child's name is no longer an established symbol on the ancient genealogy, but a new starting point filled with love and hope written on the household registration book of the small family. It may originate from a certain poem, a certain movie, a scenery glimpsed during a trip, or even a secret symbol in a parents' love story - the process of name privatization, which is also a manifestation of the increasingly introverted and delicate expression of emotions. In recent years, words such as "Chen", "Rui", "Xuan", and "Bo" have frequently appeared in names, implying a desire for success and wisdom; The popularity of words such as "no", "an", and "yue" reflects a yearning for honesty and a peaceful life. Behind every name is the parents' effort to transform macro social trends into micro personal narratives. At the same time, new naming methods such as four character names, parents' compound surnames, and foreign transliterated names are gradually emerging. They not only break the constraints of traditional name structures, but also imply the openness and experimental nature of the new generation's identity recognition. From a certain perspective, naming is a collective conversation without sound. We draw materials from popular culture, classical literature, social trends, and even social media hotspots, but in our final choices, we reveal our deepest values and life expectations. The transition from "Zihan" to "Muchen" is a cultural journey from following the trend to expressing individuality. Every name is a letter written by the times to the future - and we are all the signatories of this letter. (New Society)