Parents often agonise over naming their offspring, with many unwanted suggestions.<br /><br /> For the 11-week-old twin panda babies at the Atlanta zoo, everyone is getting a say.<br /><br /> In accordance with Chinese tradition, the pair known as Lun Lun and Yang Yang in the United States will be named on December 12, their 100th day of life.<br /><br /> The zoo has set up a website for fans around the world to vote on seven sets of names for the adorable newborns.<br /><br /> 1. Ba Lun and Shu Lun: Ba Shu are ancient names of the Sichuan area and are still widely used in China, including Sichuan Province and Chongqing. Ba Shu also means “land of abundance.<br /><br /> 2. Jiu Jiu and Yuan Yuan: Jiu means “longevity” or “long time.” Yuan means “far distance” or “far away.” Together, they mean “longevity and permanence.”<br /><br /> 3. Lun Jia and Jia Lun: The first Jia means “addition.” The second Jia means “good,” “fine” or “praise.” Lun references daughters of Lun Lun.<br /><br /> 4. Lun Li and Lun Yu: Lun Li means “ethic” or “ethics.” Lun Yu is Confucian Analects, a collection of sayings of Confucius and one of the pillars of Chinese culture, widely read across centuries.<br /><br /> 5. Ya Lun and Xi Lun: Ya means “elegant;” Xi means “happy;” “Lun” references daughters of Lun Lun – “Lun Lun’s elegant and happy daughters.”<br /><br /> 6. Ya Lun and Xin Lun: Similar in origin to Ya Lun and Xi Lun, with Xin meaning “fragrant.”<br /><br /> 7. Yang Hai and Yang Gui: Yang is a reference to the twins’ father, Yang Yang, and means “ocean.” Hai means “sea.” Gui has many meanings, including “laurel.”<br /><br /> You can vote here<br />
