Panda Watch

By Karen

November 14, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this

I think you should name her Falana

By Suzanna

November 14, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

I think her name should be “Su Su.” She’s darling!

By Pgore

November 14, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this

Knowing the way they name pandas (Lun Lun, Ling Ling, etc.), I think Bling Bling would be a good name.

By Pat

November 14, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this

She’s adorable. I think her name should be Lu Lu.

By bonnie

November 14, 2006 11:35 AM | Link to this

I THINK YOU SHOULD CALL HER LUN YANG— AFTER MOTHER AND FATHER.

By tlp

November 14, 2006 11:38 AM | Link to this

Bling Bling is a winner!

By lynn

November 14, 2006 11:43 AM | Link to this

I like Mimi.

By sb

November 14, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

We don’t get to choose — can you not read?

By Ken

November 14, 2006 11:47 AM | Link to this

How about ” TAXMONEY ” which is the bill the US tax payer will be stuck with when the cub and her mother have to be returned to China

By Joe

November 14, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

I think we should name her EXAM EXAM.

Joe

By Ron

November 14, 2006 11:52 AM | Link to this

I hope ping pong is a choice

By Ryan

November 14, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this

How about Ken Ken, named after the dumbass who’s complaining.

By Alex Patrick Joyner

November 14, 2006 11:58 AM | Link to this

Gizmo…

By Dan

November 14, 2006 12:01 PM | Link to this

I like BlingBling.

By Dan

November 14, 2006 12:02 PM | Link to this

I like BlingBling.

By bobthebuilder

November 14, 2006 12:07 PM | Link to this

Maybe Drive By to celebrate the area around Zoo Atlanta.

By Moon

November 14, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

Given the photo perspective of Baby Panda, I think “Moon” is an appropriate moniker.

By Gina

November 14, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

I think they should name the Panda: Hope

By Gina

November 14, 2006 12:12 PM | Link to this

I think she should be named BLACK EYED P. The “P” is for Panda and she’s born in the south so it seems fitting.

By Nancy Brown

November 14, 2006 12:14 PM | Link to this

I’m disappointed we don’t get to suggest names. I like “Mei Tao” (Beautiful Peach) or “Mei Taohua” (Beautiful Peach Blossom).

By Martha

November 14, 2006 12:14 PM | Link to this

well, she’s black and white, how about Oreo?

By Jeannene

November 14, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this

Lu-Lu would be a good name for the panda.

By diehard Panda Fan

November 14, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this

How about CoKing after the late Mrs. Coretta S. King

or CocaQueen

By Jill

November 14, 2006 12:27 PM | Link to this

Moonpie would be a great name for the new panda.

By Cheryl

November 14, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this

I have named the Panda Cub Yin Yang..I think it fits perfect!

By Jared

November 14, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this

if they dont name it BLING BLING, I’m going to be so mad, i’ll never go to the zoo EVER AGAIN!!!!

BLING BLING rules!

By jackie

November 14, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this

I LIKE CHILANA

By Dee

November 14, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this

She was born in Georgia…how about Buh Buh or Bubbette?

By Reg

November 14, 2006 12:34 PM | Link to this

I know we can’t choose but she should be called Bo Tao. It means “Precious Peach”. Try to get that in the name pool please.

By cindy ballard

November 14, 2006 12:35 PM | Link to this

We think her name should be Suri

By Andrew Rea

November 14, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this

We should name her “Dixie”

By bright_sandollar

November 14, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this

black eyed p (Love it)

By Robert C

November 14, 2006 12:40 PM | Link to this

I like what Ron Burgandy named the panda at the end of the movie..$@!* Waffle.

By EW

November 14, 2006 12:41 PM | Link to this

It’s good the Chineese will have the final say so otherwise, this being Atlanta the poor thing could be named King-King.

By kp

November 14, 2006 12:41 PM | Link to this

My two cents….what about Li Li.

By Josie

November 14, 2006 12:42 PM | Link to this

I think that baby should be named BO-BO

By Cheryl K

November 14, 2006 12:42 PM | Link to this

I think her name should be SHE SHE

By B-dub

November 14, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this

What about Mei Mei?

By Believe

November 14, 2006 12:49 PM | Link to this

You gotta admit, Bling Bling is so ATL. Much Respect for the creativity.

By sunndial

November 14, 2006 12:49 PM | Link to this

I think we should call her “Sophie”.

By Jaz

November 14, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this

NEWS FLASH Zoo Atlanta has a new addition to it’s Giant Panda family. Everybody give a heartfelt welcoming to Bling Bling, Georgia’s original Hip Hop Panda Cub.

By Blake

November 14, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

I think her name should be “Sugar”. S

By Accalia

November 14, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

Anything BUT Bling Bling!

By jy

November 14, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this

Definitely Bling Bling!!

By R N Atlanta

November 14, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this

Zim-Zim is my choice for the little Pandas name. Thanks.

By marcello

November 14, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this

What about pandi?

By Minerva

November 14, 2006 01:00 PM | Link to this

I think you should name the panda Stephany!

By festus

November 14, 2006 01:01 PM | Link to this

Shirley Frank-Lun

By Michelle

November 14, 2006 01:02 PM | Link to this

BLING BLING WINS THUMBS UP. PLEASE

By jj

November 14, 2006 01:05 PM | Link to this

How about Scarlett? The politically Correct Goon squads are so happy to remove “Southern” heritage why not slap them in the face with Dixie or Scarlett? Or maybe name her Tara?

By cc rider

November 14, 2006 01:05 PM | Link to this

Pgore stole my thunder and got here before me! Boo hoo! Bling Bling is it!! Maybe hyphenated???

By Lisa

November 14, 2006 01:06 PM | Link to this

I don’t care as long as its Southern and not African!

By swimgym

November 14, 2006 01:10 PM | Link to this

Well nuts, I thought they would let the public submit name possibilities.

I got the Chinese translation for “pumpkin” which is Nan Gua, which could be shortened to “Nan” which is American-sounding and female. Oh well, it was a nifty idea.

By Sherry

November 14, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this

I like Mei Tao from Nancy and I think bobthebuilders idea of drive by is an idiotic idea from somebody who probably lives OTP.

By blaze

November 14, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this

2 votes for Lun Lun Jr. Jr.

By al

November 14, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this

Lisa, the pandas are from China, genius.

By eliza

November 14, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this

Pandora, of course!

By Georgia

November 14, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this

How about Tammy Faye?

By Gale

November 14, 2006 01:16 PM | Link to this

Lunyang would be great or Virginia

By Sarah

November 14, 2006 01:18 PM | Link to this

Every time I see a new picture of the baby panda; the only thing I can say is, “Precious.” I think this should be the babys name….

By CRYSTAL

November 14, 2006 01:20 PM | Link to this

HOW ABOUT POWDER PUFF

By laurie

November 14, 2006 01:23 PM | Link to this

There’s no reason why we can’t refer to the panda with a “call name” much as people do with registered animals…

So regardless of the official name, we locals can still call her BlingBling.

I can imagine the marketing folks having a ball with the stuffed animals - cap on sideways, chains around neck, etc etc etc…

By jesirles

November 14, 2006 01:23 PM | Link to this

Bling Bling cracks me up. It even sounds Chinese. I believe I read in an earlier article that the Chinese custom of giving double names is a term of endearment. Bao Bao means lovely girl. And that is what I shall name her, and she shall be mine. (Sorry, channeled Dory from Finding Nemo there for a second.)

By mike

November 14, 2006 01:25 PM | Link to this

How about LAN-LAN ? Bling Bling sucks

By Mercede Hudson

November 14, 2006 01:26 PM | Link to this

I hope her name would be Lunta

By Lee

November 14, 2006 01:27 PM | Link to this

I’m glad some of these folks aren’t my mom. Imagine being 40 and being called Precious or Powder Puff. Even panda cubs grow up.

By Erica

November 14, 2006 01:28 PM | Link to this

I think she should have a southern name, so when she goes back to China, she will know that she is a peach at heart

By mika

November 14, 2006 01:30 PM | Link to this

wow I guess I will wait on the poll…so I can choose from the list…

By mika

November 14, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this

wow after the person who wants to name the cub after TomKat daughter Suri…how original…got back to the drawing board

By Karen

November 14, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this

I think her name should be Kashi

By Something's Phishy

November 14, 2006 01:36 PM | Link to this

IMO - Bling Bling is stupid. Zoo Atlanta officials are looking for a traditional CHINESE name, so names like “Peaches,” “Virginia” and “Precious” won’t be considered.

I like one poster’s suggestion of Bao Bao (lovely girl) and I also like Tao Tao (peach).

By Gloria

November 14, 2006 01:37 PM | Link to this

How about Ca-Ching for the noise the cash registers will be making at Zoo Atlanta when the public can view the cub.

By Jared

November 14, 2006 01:42 PM | Link to this

uhh, how about bling-bling. wow!

By Heather

November 14, 2006 01:44 PM | Link to this

I think we should name her Stephen Colbert.

By 007

November 14, 2006 01:46 PM | Link to this

Phoenix

Anyone who knows the history of Atlanta will know how truly this fits.

By Carla

November 14, 2006 01:49 PM | Link to this

I hope Bao Bao makes the list. I like it.

By Leci

November 14, 2006 01:49 PM | Link to this

Noi is a great name.

By dajo

November 14, 2006 01:52 PM | Link to this

I love Bling Bling! I’m in here crackin’ up! LOL…

By Taylor

November 14, 2006 01:54 PM | Link to this

Name her Shirley.

Naming a zoo star after the mayor has historical precedence in Atlanta. Where would we be without Willie B Hartsfield!

By Blake

November 14, 2006 01:55 PM | Link to this

Name her Sugar!

By Jason

November 14, 2006 02:04 PM | Link to this

Let’s name her Tojo

By Ben

November 14, 2006 02:05 PM | Link to this

MORE PANDA WATCH!!!!

shoots self

By Ella Paris

November 14, 2006 02:08 PM | Link to this

Name her Georgia!

By sha-sha

November 14, 2006 02:10 PM | Link to this

I think we should name her Pandala Su

By noise

November 14, 2006 02:10 PM | Link to this

Name her Shrimp Fried Rice.

By LMAO

November 14, 2006 02:15 PM | Link to this

For all you Bling Bling fans, someone needs to Photoshop the cub with Lil’ Jon…and don’t forget to ice the grill. That way people won’t that the new name is absolutely retarded.

By LISA

November 14, 2006 02:16 PM | Link to this

how about Lun-Pu?

By Michelle

November 14, 2006 02:18 PM | Link to this

I still like “Snerk”

By Wayne

November 14, 2006 02:20 PM | Link to this

Name it WRCBTZP (Who Really Cares But The Zoo People)

By Oh Come On

November 14, 2006 02:22 PM | Link to this

Bling-Bling? What kind of name is that for a panda cub? Now if it had a “grill” and a heavy gold chain around it’s neck, maybe.

By sbw

November 14, 2006 02:24 PM | Link to this

HELLO! Did you not see the article? We are to pick from a list of names, not give our own choices. Now I see why Georgia is last in education. No one can read.

By diana

November 14, 2006 02:26 PM | Link to this

We always called our daughter Manda- Panda, whose real name is Amanda. So the obvious for a little girl to me is MANDA!

By Eric

November 14, 2006 02:26 PM | Link to this

Let’s call her Dinner…. I’m Starving

By karen

November 14, 2006 02:27 PM | Link to this

I think that the shrimp fried rice name is cold!! you should have just drop some letters like shri fri ri

By binoy

November 14, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this

GA GA

By Diana

November 14, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this

We All KNOW we can’t suggest the names! We aren’t ignorant southerners. Can’t we just have fun here?! Lighten up, people.

By s-lu

November 14, 2006 02:30 PM | Link to this

Well i guess it is a crime to have any fun with this….we should be ashamed of ourselves….NOT!! sbw …maybe you should stop looking at what is wrong… and more at what is right…you pick from the list - WE ARE HAVING FUN!!!!

By Jim Bob

November 14, 2006 02:30 PM | Link to this

I like the name Du Du.

By al hott

November 14, 2006 02:32 PM | Link to this

no doubt bout it…………

the name should be…………..

SHEEZA BEAUT

By News

November 14, 2006 02:32 PM | Link to this

Blogging at work. You all should be FIRED!!!

By Wes

November 14, 2006 02:33 PM | Link to this

I think I like the name “STEVE”

By Knobber

November 14, 2006 02:33 PM | Link to this

How about Ron Mexico?

By mooshoo

November 14, 2006 02:34 PM | Link to this

taking 30 seconds to post a comment is not “blogging”. get real.

By karen

November 14, 2006 02:34 PM | Link to this

I have a great name! “MALONI”

By Katzink

November 14, 2006 02:35 PM | Link to this

Since its in Atlanta—how about Kenesha Bad Credit?

By Rene

November 14, 2006 02:36 PM | Link to this

I second Cheryl with Yin Yang!

By Ken

November 14, 2006 02:39 PM | Link to this

Al, is the ZOO not a part of the City of Atlanta? Does the ZOO not have a City approved budget? To say its a private enterprise is INCORRECT, its gets some private money BUT it gets most of its funding from the taxpayers and the cost of bring the Pandan’s here has been a lot all ready

By Shawn

November 14, 2006 02:40 PM | Link to this

SBW we know that we are to pick from the list. We all read the same thing. DUH…. How about we name you RTFO and you can do that asap and wont have to deal with any georgians….

By noise

November 14, 2006 02:44 PM | Link to this

karen - lol - i started to do just that, then my “feelings” kicked in.

By Beverly S.

November 14, 2006 02:46 PM | Link to this

ZUZU - the same name as the little girl character in the Christmas old movie favorite “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring Jimmy Stewart.

By michael

November 14, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this

How about “Moo Goo Gai Panda” ?

By Miss Wonderful

November 14, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this

I think the name should be “B Su Ling” the name Pandala Su is a cute one too.

By CJ

November 14, 2006 02:50 PM | Link to this

How about TomTom? That way we can ask her for directions as well.

By ms.smith

November 14, 2006 02:53 PM | Link to this

Is me or does all this panda coverage seem almost exactly like the panda madness depicted in Will Ferrell’s “Anchorman”?

Oh yeah, I vote for Bling Bling too!

By Sweet Angel

November 14, 2006 02:53 PM | Link to this

How about Pooky or Pookie?

By Kathie

November 14, 2006 02:55 PM | Link to this

Pea-Pi? Luli? I also like Cha- Ching…HAHAHAHAHAHA!

By s-lu

November 14, 2006 02:57 PM | Link to this

sarah maybe we should say ken has a small wang-wang …. that way it can have a chinese name too

By Hung Lo

November 14, 2006 03:01 PM | Link to this

I’m very offended by all of these poor attempts at “true” chinese names!

By za

November 14, 2006 03:02 PM | Link to this

Ken,

Try reading the zoo website…and I quote “As the only city-owned zoo in the U.S. that currently receives no government funding, Zoo Atlanta depends on philanthropic dollars to bridge the gap between earned revenue and the true cost of running the Zoo.” The money going to China for the pandas is from zoo revenue, not your taxpayer dollars.

By Erin

November 14, 2006 03:12 PM | Link to this

In honor of the BET awards, how bout we call her Hip Hop? Hee hee…

By ruskell

November 14, 2006 03:23 PM | Link to this

The perfect name:

Egg Drop

By Ray

November 14, 2006 03:26 PM | Link to this

Keep in mind whatever name is chosen the Atlanta City Council will ad Jackson to it.

By db

November 14, 2006 03:31 PM | Link to this

Pandi’qua. (apostrophe optional)

By Carla

November 14, 2006 03:43 PM | Link to this

You people are hilarious! I’m at my desk crying. Thanks for the laughter.

By rorie

November 14, 2006 03:47 PM | Link to this

Twang Twang

By K.J.

November 14, 2006 04:02 PM | Link to this

My vote is for Bling-Bling. The people of Atlanta don’t get to pick the name, but the AJC is submitting a name, and they may pick one from the blog.

By vcj

November 14, 2006 04:02 PM | Link to this

I think the panda’s name should be ZooLu or Zu Lu.

By Josh

November 14, 2006 04:17 PM | Link to this

I think the panda should be named Endangered.

By Marie

November 14, 2006 04:17 PM | Link to this

My husband suggested Bling Bling the other day and I thought it was perfect for an Atlantan panda.

Isn’t it amazing that bloggers can cause a war over something as inane as naming a fluffy cute panda? It’s very entertaining though!

By mp

November 14, 2006 04:17 PM | Link to this

I like Mable. She was born in the states let’s give her an American name.

By Nyles

November 14, 2006 04:22 PM | Link to this

A Panda should have a soft name like, “Cotton”

By LaLa

November 14, 2006 04:22 PM | Link to this

My grandson hold his arms up to me and says, “Hold you me”. My heart melts, so I think the name, “Ho Ju Mee” would be suitable.

By Red

November 14, 2006 04:24 PM | Link to this

Since this is all in fun anyway, why not? I like Bling Bling….but certainly “Bang Bang” has a ring to it!

By SANWA

November 14, 2006 04:26 PM | Link to this

Sanwa…pronounced SAN-WAH I think the name is unique and fits the little bear

By Lyndsey

November 14, 2006 04:55 PM | Link to this

I like the name Hottie becuse it is a really cute name.

By Amma

November 14, 2006 05:01 PM | Link to this

Girl: Fei Jiao, or Wang Mu Boy: Tao Jie

•FEI: fly/dance in the air •JIAO: beautiful/charming delicate •TAO: Chinese word for peach/ longevity •JIE: excellent/outstanding •Wang Mu : In the Monkey King story “Havoc in Heaven,” Wang Mu Queen (A Chinese goddess, keeper of the peaches of immortality) had a peach banquet for all the gods in the heaven. (The peach represents longevity and peacefulness in the story.) The peaches in her garden took thousands of years to blossom and would prevent people from aging. To this day peaches are given as presents in China to people to wish them Peacefulness.

The baby Panda should be named after a peach because it was born in the ‘Peach State’!!

By Dana Thomas

November 14, 2006 05:06 PM | Link to this

Zoo Atlanta should name the Panda cub Sze Jia Peng - this means World Peace in Cantonese Chinese or An Ping in Mandarin Chinese.

By Wilson

November 14, 2006 05:35 PM | Link to this

Let’s call her “Insert sappy platitude/hip-hop idiocy here”.

By Lashawn

November 14, 2006 05:52 PM | Link to this

I THINK THAT PRECIOUS OR ANGEL BECAUSE BLING-BLING IS ENTIRELY TOO GHETTO AND JUST DOWN RIGHT WRONG SHE’S A GIRL FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!

By Peaches

November 14, 2006 05:59 PM | Link to this

Sheng

Shi

Chu ZI

shin shin

By Shanna

November 14, 2006 06:00 PM | Link to this

I like the name Cheeno

By Shanna

November 14, 2006 06:01 PM | Link to this

I like the name Cheeno

By Jamie Schwartz

November 15, 2006 07:07 AM | Link to this

I think the new panda should be named Qi Qi. But it sounds like Chi Chi. I think it translates roughly to “life energy”.

By Oscar

November 15, 2006 07:17 AM | Link to this

How about “A.T. Ling”

By Randall Bentley

November 15, 2006 07:19 AM | Link to this

I think her name should be “Atlanda”

By Vicki

November 15, 2006 07:19 AM | Link to this

I love the name Ming Toy for the new Panda.

By kate wood

November 15, 2006 07:28 AM | Link to this

Panda’s name should be Eloise

By Tai Alexandria Pruitt

November 15, 2006 07:31 AM | Link to this

My name is Tai, I am 9 years old and I love the baby panda who should be named Tap. She is so beautiful and cuddly. I love animals, and they love me back.

By Dottie

November 15, 2006 07:31 AM | Link to this

I think her name should be a mix of mom & dad, as: Lun Yang

By Lynette Dell

November 15, 2006 07:32 AM | Link to this

The name for the new panda should be:

Great Southern Name used in the South all the time—-Yall come back you here!!!!

By Carolyn Pruitt

November 15, 2006 07:32 AM | Link to this

My name is Carolyn Pruitt, and I think the pandas name should be Pokey, she is adorable and my kids can’t wait to come and see her.

By Sam Murphey

November 15, 2006 07:35 AM | Link to this

Sam (3) says he likes the name Jen for the new baby panda.

By Patrick Collins

November 15, 2006 07:35 AM | Link to this

Based on how cute she is, her name should definitely be “Ka-Ching$$”

By chuckbeary

November 15, 2006 07:36 AM | Link to this

“ATLANTA JUNE”

By Donna

November 15, 2006 07:40 AM | Link to this

I know we don’t get to chose a name but I like ZhenZhen which is Chinese for precious

By kelly thomas

November 15, 2006 07:40 AM | Link to this

She should be named “Angel”. She truly is one . Of course you could use the Chinese translation.

By Wes Strickland

November 15, 2006 07:42 AM | Link to this

Xiao Yun - Little Cloud

By pat delaney

November 15, 2006 07:59 AM | Link to this

i think her name should be “xiaoxiao”. it means smile and that is my wife’s name:)

By Joelle

November 15, 2006 07:59 AM | Link to this

Bling-bling is good but how about Ka-Ching? It sounds “Panda-eese” and it’s right on the money…

By stephanie kratofil

November 15, 2006 08:06 AM | Link to this

I think the baby panda should be named XieXie which means thank you in Chines. We shoul thank the Chinese goverment for letting us borrow the pandas.

By Risker

November 15, 2006 08:11 AM | Link to this

How about the name LantaLun?

By John

November 15, 2006 08:11 AM | Link to this

The baby panda should be named Lunch Meat. I have this great recipe to try.

By michelle williams

November 15, 2006 08:12 AM | Link to this

You should name her Patience because it was long process for her to finally get pregnant

By michelle williams

November 15, 2006 08:14 AM | Link to this

How about Chinemerica????

By June

November 15, 2006 08:15 AM | Link to this

How about Little Lun? (as in Little One)

By Larry Dancy

November 15, 2006 08:18 AM | Link to this

We need something with semblance of her heritage as well as her birth place with a name of, Lan-Ta.

By george simms

November 15, 2006 08:20 AM | Link to this

Name her “LIL LUN”because she is LUN LUN’s little LUN.

By a.g.anderson

November 15, 2006 08:21 AM | Link to this

I got the laugh I needed this rainy,drizzly morning! Thanks Atlanta!

By Helen Showers

November 15, 2006 08:22 AM | Link to this

call her woo woo.

By English

November 15, 2006 08:22 AM | Link to this

Since she’s Southern, her name should be Yi Ha.

By Martha Montgomery

November 15, 2006 08:22 AM | Link to this

a sweet little girl panda…how about “La La”

I’m a grandmother and I’m writing this for my grandchildren.

By Tmu

November 15, 2006 08:24 AM | Link to this

I think Temppu would be the best.

By David

November 15, 2006 08:26 AM | Link to this

I like the name Su Su it is cute and fits baby panda perfectly.

By george simms

November 15, 2006 08:28 AM | Link to this

Name her “LIL LUN”because she is LUN LUN’s little LUN.

By Donna Henson

November 15, 2006 08:29 AM | Link to this

I think the name Bling-Bling is cute for the cub

By Lynn

November 15, 2006 08:30 AM | Link to this

From the land of the Cherokee in N.Georgia to the land of the alligators in the Okefenokee Swamp, the Baby Panda belongs to all Georgians. For this reason her name should be Kee Kee for the Cherokee and the Okefenokee to show the unity of our great state and not the 2 Georgias that we hear about so much.

By Ruth Langevin

November 15, 2006 08:31 AM | Link to this

I like the name Yum Yum.

By Rose Hanna

November 15, 2006 08:34 AM | Link to this

I have the winning name…..

CHI CHING

By Jenni Gross

November 15, 2006 08:34 AM | Link to this

Name the new Panda “Bindi” after Steve Irwin’s daughter, so that his legacy and love for animals and public Zoo’s everywhere will live on forever !

By Renda

November 15, 2006 08:35 AM | Link to this

I love the name Ren-Ren, which means Benevolent Love in Chinese.

By tam

November 15, 2006 08:35 AM | Link to this

i don’t like Bling Bling.. i think a name like “star” or something very american would be great. Yes she came from China, but really, can any of us americans speak chinese correctly?

By Tina

November 15, 2006 08:35 AM | Link to this

I suggest that we name the baby panda, QIU XIA (choo sha) which translates (roughly) into: Autumn Rosey Clouds or Rosey Clouds of Autumn. This would celebrate her September Birthday!

By Suzi Philmon

November 15, 2006 08:37 AM | Link to this

I would like the litte sweet baby girl to be named “Su Su”. I think that’s cute.

By Pat & Charlie Willis

November 15, 2006 08:38 AM | Link to this

We suggest a name for this sweet- southern cub: Moon Pie(Pi)

By sandy hanes

November 15, 2006 08:41 AM | Link to this

The baby should be named ‘Mandy’.

By Gordon C Hall Sr

November 15, 2006 08:41 AM | Link to this

I think a good name is ” See See Every one will want to see “See See”

By Leah Hodges

November 15, 2006 08:45 AM | Link to this

Hi! I’m Leah and I’m 11 years old.I think that the baby panda’s name should be Xiao Feng. Meaning Little Bird. It is my Chinese name. I think it would fit her well!

By Laurel Yen

November 15, 2006 08:48 AM | Link to this

I think a good name for a beautiful baby girl panda is Lu Hsan which means “virtuous” in Chinese

By Jessica

November 15, 2006 08:49 AM | Link to this

Yen-Yen

By Terrie

November 15, 2006 08:51 AM | Link to this

She looks like a little ball of fur so Roly-Poly would be cute.

By george

November 15, 2006 08:52 AM | Link to this

“GLORIOUS PEOPLES’ FUZZBALL”

By Alan and Jean Fitzwater

November 15, 2006 08:53 AM | Link to this

Dear Mr Sabulis, I have tried to enter “Name that Panda”, but the AJC system would not allow my entry. According to todays article the deadline is 6Pm today: therfore our entry name is Cheng Cheng, honoring the Research Base for Giant Panda Breeding in China. ALF

By JEWELL ROLLEN

November 15, 2006 08:54 AM | Link to this

LUN YANG

By Marilyn

November 15, 2006 08:55 AM | Link to this

How about Ming Yuan which means debutante or young lady of note in Chinese.

By LINDA BENNETT

November 15, 2006 08:55 AM | Link to this

I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN ENTRY TO NAME THE BABY PANDA. I WOULD LIKE TO NAME HER OREO. LIKE OREO COOKIE. SHE IS JUST ADORABLE AND NEEDS AN CUTE NAME.

By Delores Taylor

November 15, 2006 08:57 AM | Link to this

I think you should name the baby SHANG—HI I think it would be-fit such a darling creature. She is the cutest thing alive. I hope you pick my name for her.

By Rodney Stinnett

November 15, 2006 08:58 AM | Link to this

I would hope a name such as LUN Ning Ning would be be submitted for the baby panda’s name.

Thank you.

By w

November 15, 2006 09:01 AM | Link to this

安 安

By w

November 15, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

安 安

By Jennifer

November 15, 2006 09:05 AM | Link to this

I think the name should be Shiitzu or Charpae ( LIKE CHINESE CHARPEADE ) but my co-worker think the name should be Ki-Wi

By Elaine Barron

November 15, 2006 09:07 AM | Link to this

I think “Yung Un” would be cute!

By Ivory's mommie

November 15, 2006 09:08 AM | Link to this

Panda cub’s name - Chi Ta

By W. Jeng

November 15, 2006 09:09 AM | Link to this

I would like to name her “Ann Ann”. The Chinese Character is 安安. This word means safety, peace and tranquility. In Chinese, the upper part of the Chinese Character means home or the roof, the lower part means girl. That means a girl is safely protected in her home. And I hope “Ann Ann” 安安 can bring peace and safety to the world.

By Kathryn

November 15, 2006 09:10 AM | Link to this

Lan Lan- a combination of Lun Lun and Yang Yang and the middle of ATLANTA!

By Stephany

November 15, 2006 09:11 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the name suggestion, but I think her name should be Swet Ti (pronounced “Sweet Tea”)

By Barbara Upshaw

November 15, 2006 09:12 AM | Link to this

PandaLee would be a cute name for that precious one!

By don

November 15, 2006 09:13 AM | Link to this

Name her Spot.

By Tawfika

November 15, 2006 09:14 AM | Link to this

I think the new panda should be named Lula

By Mary

November 15, 2006 09:14 AM | Link to this

The baby panda should be named Nan Bao which means Southern Treasure in mandarin.

By Helen Bondie

November 15, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

My choice would be: pon-ying

By P.J.

November 15, 2006 09:25 AM | Link to this

She should be names Peaches.

By P.J.

November 15, 2006 09:25 AM | Link to this

She should be named Peaches.

By Susan

November 15, 2006 09:27 AM | Link to this

I think the Panda should be named Cha-Ching,meaning the money maker.

By Denice

November 15, 2006 09:28 AM | Link to this

Her namw should be Wen Di….a fitting name for her Chinese heritage and American birth….

By Russ Berg

November 15, 2006 09:32 AM | Link to this

Chiba because no one is cooler than Sonny Chiba (Kill Bill, Street Fighter saga)

By By Alison

November 15, 2006 09:33 AM | Link to this

Lana or Lanta

By Angela

November 15, 2006 09:34 AM | Link to this

Baby Panda’s name should be “Mesha”

By chante

November 15, 2006 09:36 AM | Link to this

I’m a High School student in Rockdale County and I think the cute little panda should be named SueSue.

By Noah

November 15, 2006 09:39 AM | Link to this

I think a good name as she was born in Atlanta, is “Shur-Lee” for Shirley Franklin.

By JJ

November 15, 2006 09:40 AM | Link to this

COTTONBALL

By dusty

November 15, 2006 09:41 AM | Link to this

She should be called Tang—-chinese for candy, cuz she’s so sweet!

By Lu

November 15, 2006 09:41 AM | Link to this

Two possible names that translate perfectly into English.
ZHONG QI, which translates to NATIONAL TREASURE……or **ZHEN ZHEN..which means “TREASURE OR PRECIOUS THING”[Chinese double a word as a term of endearment

By shelly

November 15, 2006 09:41 AM | Link to this

we at directory distribution think that the panda’s name should be Yo-shi

By karen bolding

November 15, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this

How about Yum Yum?

Karen Bolding

By Sherri

November 15, 2006 09:43 AM | Link to this

How about naming her ” Tao ”
meaning peach and symbol of long life

By Ron

November 15, 2006 09:44 AM | Link to this

Well, I can think of one…Chow Yun Fat.

By Alex

November 15, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this

Cottonelle

By angela giometti

November 15, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this

i think you should name her shou shou the chinese symbol for friendship

By Debra

November 15, 2006 09:47 AM | Link to this

How about Bon Bon or Bo Bo.

By JOE MC

November 15, 2006 09:48 AM | Link to this

NAME HER AFTER ATLANTA AND MOTHER

LANTA LUN

By Nanci

November 15, 2006 09:49 AM | Link to this

I think DING DONG fits her perfectly!

By Tiffany Findlay

November 15, 2006 09:50 AM | Link to this

Name her Hànzì, which what Chinese written characters are called.

By John

November 15, 2006 09:53 AM | Link to this

I think the panda should be named “Cha Ching”.

By Serina

November 15, 2006 09:53 AM | Link to this

Cheng Amga It is a good name.

By Vivian

November 15, 2006 09:54 AM | Link to this

A good name would be Mei-Mei.

By Lu

November 15, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this

I also THINK APPROPRIATE… ZHONG MEI which translates to CHINA-USA.

By Chuck

November 15, 2006 09:57 AM | Link to this

Zhen Zhen means precious in Chinese. How appropriate is that?

By Bill

November 15, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this

Name the baby after her parents LUN YANG

By Phil

November 15, 2006 09:59 AM | Link to this

A name that would be distinctive, easily remembered and reflective of the cub’s Asian ancestry would be Ying Yang.

By Lainey

November 15, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this

I think we should name her “Zhen Zhen” pronounced “Jen Jen” — that’s for “pearl.” As she’s as pretty and classic as a pearl. Maybe that could make the list.

By Pei Zhang

November 15, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this

I like to name the cub Tao Tao. Tao means Peach. Because she was born in Atlanta.

By LINDA BENNETT

November 15, 2006 10:04 AM | Link to this

I think that she should be named Oreo because she is cute and sweet like an Oreo cookie.

By judy

November 15, 2006 10:06 AM | Link to this

I think that it should be named Bindi. That is the only possible name and it fit her . She will be as brave as Steve I.

By Ann Lowe

November 15, 2006 10:09 AM | Link to this

I would like to suggest the name, “Hai Yal” (pronounced “Hi Y’all”). This is appropriate for a Panda cub born in Atlanta—in the heart of the South!

By Ryan S.

November 15, 2006 10:11 AM | Link to this

I think that the panda should be named SHU-SHU. My Grampa and I discussed it.I love -

By Nina

November 15, 2006 10:12 AM | Link to this

Ning Ning (means peaceful, serenity in Chinese)

or

Nu Nu (exert)

By Nova Kinser

November 15, 2006 10:12 AM | Link to this

I nominate the name YiYi(依依) pronounced Ee Ee. It means roughly “beautiful girl”.

By James

November 15, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this

Tao Tao for “peaches”

By Harriett

November 15, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this

I like the name Li Li (Lee Lee)

By Walter

November 15, 2006 10:21 AM | Link to this

How about POO

P from Panda OO from ZOO

By Amanda

November 15, 2006 10:22 AM | Link to this

Oohh I like Ping Pong too!

By Cindy Register

November 15, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

Baby panda should be named ‘Hippety Hop’ (Hip Hop for short) In honor of Atlanta’s place of distinction among the Hip Hop world “-)

By tania skinner

November 15, 2006 10:30 AM | Link to this

If this is the first born panda at the zoo, I think the baby should share the names of both parents and be called “Lun Yang” or vice versa.

By Cindy Register

November 15, 2006 10:30 AM | Link to this

Baby panda should be named ‘Hippety Hop’ (Hip Hop for short) In honor of Atlanta’s place of distinction among the Hip Hop world “-)

By Harshad Jangla

November 15, 2006 10:32 AM | Link to this

How about YO YO ?

By Becky

November 15, 2006 10:32 AM | Link to this

We should name the panda Tao Tao meaning long life

By heather

November 15, 2006 10:32 AM | Link to this

WE SHALL CALL IT BOB!!!!

By Kathleen

November 15, 2006 10:34 AM | Link to this

Ling Ling

By Kristy

November 15, 2006 10:34 AM | Link to this

After looking at most of the names people suggegsted on here, I think the name Tao-Hua is an appropriate name for our newest little cub. It means Peach Blossom and since we live in GA and the baby was born in GA it seems fitting.

By RV

November 15, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this

“Heng” The Chinese meaning of Hope

By debbie

November 15, 2006 10:41 AM | Link to this

Name the Panda “SURI”

By Gadawgs1

November 15, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

What a wonderful way to greet a new face in Georgia - especially one from a distant land and heritage. Bao Lin would be a nice name - considering she is a ‘southern treasure’.

By gadawgs1

November 15, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

My faux pas: Bao Nan would be ‘southern treasure’.

By nino

November 15, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

The little cutie should be named Yin Yang, I mean, just look at her!

By wei

November 15, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

I think PEI PEI would be a great name for her, she is so delicate……and adorable…

By Nancy

November 15, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this

The baby panda should be named Tai Ying meaning a strong and peaceful heart. The Chinese symbol for Tai includes the head, body and claw of bear. It symbolizes a generous heart and strenght of character. The Chinese symbol for Ying includes the claw, work and hand. It symbolizes contentment.

By Phillip

November 15, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

I would like to suggest the name….Kudzi. Or even Kudzi Kudzi since the Chinese prefer the 2 names.

By MARSHA

November 15, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

I like Mei Mei…but am concerned about the process…the comment made that we who were submitting names were…dumb? Our suggestions have no place in the process?AND—they have to go back to China??? Awww…

By Independence High School - Social Studies Class

November 15, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

Our Social Studies class thought of the name Měi Tèshū along with the help of our principal, Mrs. Davis!

We had fun thinking of names.

Best regards,
Linda Burke

By stephanie

November 15, 2006 10:55 AM | Link to this

What about Kudzu?

By Dao

November 15, 2006 10:55 AM | Link to this

The name “Mia Mai” or “Lina Lan” would be great!

By nino

November 15, 2006 10:56 AM | Link to this

I think the little cutie should be named Yin Yang, I mean, just look at her!

By charlotte Cecilia

November 15, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

Mei Mei should be great for this little cute baby girl!

By Jaz

November 15, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

Alright, I realize Bling Bling was rather flashy, how about Su Lin? It means “A little bit of something very cute” in chinese.

By Pat

November 15, 2006 11:01 AM | Link to this

The panda cub should be named Su-Lin, Mei-Mei or Mei-Lan in honor of the first pandas shown in the United States at Brookfield Zo in the 1940’s

By Allison

November 15, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this

No matter what the cub is officially called, you can still have your own local nickname for baby Bling Bling - I’m in DC, and even though we didn’t get to choose names for our baby panda’s naming contest, our little guy still is referred to by “Butterstick,” which is what many people would have liked to have him named. Call her what you want - if it’s cute and catchy, it’ll stick!

By Robert

November 15, 2006 11:09 AM | Link to this

Name her Peaches

By cjt

November 15, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this

She’s got such a good mama, how about “most loved one” in Chinese? (anyone now how to say that?)

By karen milwood

November 15, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this

I think the panda should be named Lu-ya named after both parents

By Glenda Hanson

November 15, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this

I ilke SIMON!!!!!

By Don Shirey

November 15, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this

We like the name: uny uny (uknee unkee).

This is the first two letters of Lun Lun and the first letter of Yang Yang

Thanks. Don

By MEILI MEILI

November 15, 2006 11:15 AM | Link to this

I think that she is ‘beautiful’and the chinese name isMEILI MEILI would be wonderful for her.

By LINDA BENNETT

November 15, 2006 11:16 AM | Link to this

I would like to name her Oreo. Like in Oreo cookie. She is black and white and her eyes look like Oreo cookies.

By Paula Moody

November 15, 2006 11:16 AM | Link to this

My suggested name for the baby panda is “Yum Yum.” This name comes from a character in the play, “The Mikado” But since our little panda girls likes to eat so much, it would be a perfect name.

By Don Shirey

November 15, 2006 11:16 AM | Link to this

We like the name uny uny (uknee uknee). The last two letters of the father (Lun Lun) and the first letter of the mother (Yang Yang).

Thanks. Don

By Robin Cheng

November 15, 2006 11:17 AM | Link to this

I think the panda cub should be named either “YA-YA”(亞亞), if it’s male; or “Lan Lan”(蘭蘭) if it’s female. Either of the two words come from Atlanta’s Chinese translation (Ya-Te-Lan-Da). Ya in Chinese can also mean Asia, while Lan in Chinese can mean orchid flower, very suitable for a girl’s name. Another benifit about these two names is that people will always remeber where the panda cub was born- “Ya-Te- Lan-Da”!

By Gail Hicks

November 15, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this

She is so beautiful.. and MEILI MEILI is the chinses name for beautiful.

By Paula Moody

November 15, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this

My suggested name for the baby panda is “Yum Yum.” This name comes from a character in the play, “The Mikado” But since our little panda girls likes to eat so much, it would be a perfect name.

By liz cary

November 15, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this

name the baby panda Luang after her parents

By Cindy

November 15, 2006 11:24 AM | Link to this

Penelope, Penny the Panda rocks.

By sanders

November 15, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this

Name her from a combination of her mother’s and father’s names as: “Luang Luang” (Lu-Ang Lu-Ang, or just Luang) by dropping the “n” from mom’s name and the “Y” from dad’s

By Chris Kooler

November 15, 2006 11:32 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe that a entire social studies class and even a school’s princ. couldn’t come across the text that was even writen in TWO of the p’s. .

Good way to rep. GA education. mabye next time you should try reading first.

By Ida Horowitz

November 15, 2006 11:33 AM | Link to this

[I hope you will consider the name, Yum Yum.] (http://www.ajc.com)

By I am a frog.

November 15, 2006 11:33 AM | Link to this

I am a ninja. The steak is not medium rare. You are false. Please distribute to the mall, so the growth spurt can approve itself. The ducks fly south. To believe in el Douche is a sin. I like cheese. Would you like a chocolate covered kitten?

By Zoo Staff

November 15, 2006 11:34 AM | Link to this

To Independence High School,

Your name does not count, have you read the article? Please do not post again, especially coming from the school admin, this is embarassing to Georgia’s education level.

By Independence High School

November 15, 2006 11:36 AM | Link to this

Why can’t we be involved in the naming process?
Okay, okay, I was so excited about the naming of the baby panda cub that I got excited and wanted my class to be able to be involved in the naming. Okay, okay, I goofed, but I admit it. I pulled in the principal to listen to the names.

Okay, okay, I did not actually fully read the article as I was cutting out other read articles for a current events board.

Okay, okay, make fun of me if you wish, but do not make fun of my students or my principal. They are not to be blamed for my lack of fully reading.

Anyway, why not look up the name of our Panda cub and see what it really means? Linda Burke

By Ellen

November 15, 2006 11:41 AM | Link to this

My suggestion is Mei Mei - Mei means America/beautiful in Mandarin, and the double name is a sign of affection to the Chinese. How cute is that? Mei Mei (pronounced May May).

By Austin Reid

November 15, 2006 11:43 AM | Link to this

i’m glad to see that teachers can admit their wrong. = ]

its okay. we all make mistakes.

= ]

By Leneisha R.

November 15, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

I hope her name will be Moon Pei… She is the most adorable animal I have ever seen.

By chris kooler

November 15, 2006 11:46 AM | Link to this

Just kidding = ]

By Random Student

November 15, 2006 11:49 AM | Link to this

Is this for real? How many people have attempted to name the ugly fuball? Are you incompentant to read the rules and original news article previously posted and published in AJC? Please read for once, this is quite ridiuculous. All of you are incapable of reading.

By Pat Adams

November 15, 2006 12:05 PM | Link to this

I would like to suggest the name “Ley Lin” to honor Mayor Shirley Franklin. “Ley” is the last 3 letters of “ShirLEY” and “Lin” is the last 3 letters of “FrankLIN”.

By NATASHIA & MARY

November 15, 2006 12:14 PM | Link to this

We would like for her name to be ning lin-yi meaning peaceful, serenity, tender and charming. Just what she appears to us to be in the pictures.

By "Gal Gal"

November 15, 2006 12:16 PM | Link to this

For Georgia and momma Lun Lun.

By Lu

November 15, 2006 12:19 PM | Link to this

“Cast your vote on ajc.com” I AM CONFUSED ABOUT “RANDOM STUDENT” AND OTHERS REMARKS ABOUT NOT READING THE ARTICLE..and readers having no input…QUOTING DIRCTLY FROM THE ARTICAL AJC readers can help the newspaper suggest one of the 10 possible names for the panda cub. **Log on to www.ajc.com/panda and tell us what you think Lun Lun’s baby should be called. Deadline is 6 p.m. today. One candidate will be selected as the newspaper’s official entry in the naming sweepstakes.

By Lu

November 15, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this

Here is the link from ajc.com . The last few lines encourage reader participation. http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/stories/2006/11/15/lvpandaname1115a.html

By Stephanie Davis

November 15, 2006 12:22 PM | Link to this

I think the panda should be named Xueli in honor of our mayor Shirley.

By Peggy Rogers

November 15, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this

I think the baby panda should be named Sun Moon.

By David

November 15, 2006 12:31 PM | Link to this

Born in Ga. Name her LuLa.

By Gerry Cohen

November 15, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this

My suggestion for a name that would honor China: bay-jing

By Martha Akin

November 15, 2006 12:34 PM | Link to this

I think you should name her “Stick of Butter”

By Audrey Stokes

November 15, 2006 12:35 PM | Link to this

I think the baby panda should be named Chloe.

By Suz

November 15, 2006 12:35 PM | Link to this

She looks like an Anastasia.

By martha

November 15, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this

Gal Gal would honor Georgia and Lun LUN

By Tina

November 15, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this

Mei-Mei in Chinese means little sister.

In China they take quite a bit of time and put much consideration into choosing a name. It is chosen because of its meaning. One of my daughters, whom I’ve adopted from China, was named “Qiu Xia” (Autumn rosy clouds)because she was found abandoned, as a newborn, in the Autumn and the sky was a beautiful rosy color. My other daughter was named “Fei Zhen” (sharp needle point) because when she was found, as a toddler, she was already strong willed and a great problem solver.

SO…..the panda baby’s name will need to have great meaning for it to be chosen by the chinese.

By corey

November 15, 2006 12:40 PM | Link to this

How about Pambi

By Edie Ford

November 15, 2006 12:40 PM | Link to this

I think that the panda should be names Lang Lang

By Steve

November 15, 2006 12:42 PM | Link to this

Her name? Shdbfree

By Lynn

November 15, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this

San-Di is my choice. She looks to me like a Sandi.

By Tracy

November 15, 2006 12:49 PM | Link to this

I think she should be named Mei-Jong.

By Martha Ann Stegar

November 15, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this

How ‘bout XIAO LUN (little Lun), since she’s the daughter of Lun Lun?

By Hai Ling

November 15, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this

Kids could call her and say Hi Ling

By Daniel

November 15, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this

The name should ‘Cha-Ching’- Here comes the money maker.

By Nancy

November 15, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this

Lovely Magnolia Blossom, Precious, Cutie Pie I think are all good choices. It should be something Southern. Peach Blossom is great also

By Lynn

November 15, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this

By Random Student

November 15, 2006 11:49 AM | Link to this

Is this for real? How many people have attempted to name the ugly fuball? Are you incompentant to read the rules and original news article previously posted and published in AJC? Please read for once, this is quite ridiuculous. All of you are incapable of reading.

To Random Student

Spelling is not your best subject is it? You would think that if you are going to condemn others publicly, you would learn to spell first (or at least learn to use a dictionary.) Which is worse, having fun or not being able to spell simple words like ridiculous or incompetent? Stick to 5 cent words, not 25 cent ones in the future. Random is right - student? Must be in the last 10% of your standardized tests. Go back to remedial spelling.

By Big Dawg

November 15, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this

How about Taniqua, Shamika, Lontarious, DeMarius, Shaniqua, Laminiqua, Dalisha, Sharonda, Takeisha, Tameka, Latondra, Kaneasha, Reshaunda, Nyesha, or Daeshanda?

By John

November 15, 2006 01:02 PM | Link to this

She should be called “Hai Ling” so the kids could talk to her and say “Hi Ling”.

By Stillamazed

November 15, 2006 01:03 PM | Link to this

The Panda is adorable, I think she should be named LeLe.(pronounced leelee)

By Kate

November 15, 2006 01:03 PM | Link to this

I think the name sohould be le hua because le hua because le means happy and hua means flower. I think Happy flower i sa nice name for a girl panda of any age. Not necessarily a cute panda cub.

By Bee

November 15, 2006 01:04 PM | Link to this

How about Moon Pie which in Chinese is Yue Bing for the pastry that is eaten at the Moon Festival. B

By Lynne

November 15, 2006 01:07 PM | Link to this

HAHA BigDawg, my thoughts exactly!

Here’s what the above article really says, but folks we’re just having fun here. No matter what - that panda will never be named by the public. We all know that, but what’s wrong with some laughter and sunshine on such a dreary rainy day? (Anyone build an Ark?)

**The public will choose the name for Zoo Atlanta’s new Giant Panda cub through an online poll Dec. 1-10 on ajc.com, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution web site.

Voters will choose from 10 names submitted by zoo staff, media organizations, sponsors and residents of Sichuan province in China, the panda’s native homeland.

All 10 potential names for the female cub will be pre-approved for submission by Zoo Atlanta staff and officials at the Chengdu Research Base for Giant Panda Breeding in China. Chengdu is the birthplace of Lun Lun and Yang Yang, the cub’s parents.

The names will be listed in English with their Chinese translations, Zoo spokeswoman Susan Elliott said. The list of candidates will be announced in late November by zoo officials.

Five local media companies — affiliates of the four major TV networks and The Atlanta-Journal Constitution — will submit one name each. Zoo sponsor Panda Express will also nominate a name. Two names each will be offered by zoo staff and residents of Sichuan province. A contest already is underway in Chengdu to choose those names.**

Keep those great names coming and the rest of you, go back to reading the comic section.

By Corinne

November 15, 2006 01:09 PM | Link to this

If a traditional Chinese name is required, I like Yuan Yuan which roughly translated means “little round ball.”

By Kurt Svewnnsen

November 15, 2006 01:10 PM | Link to this

Lady Longbranch = Frontier Girl = Eats Shoots and Leaves.

The branch of her bloodline is a far river.

By onar

November 15, 2006 01:11 PM | Link to this

i think the name should be Ling-Ling

By Lynn

November 15, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this

Then again AJC writer Tom Sabulis might be the one to mislead the public (us)

**By Tom Sabulis The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 11/15/06

Panda fans, start your laptops.

NAME THAT PANDA

AJC readers can help the newspaper suggest one of the 10 possible names for the panda cub. Log on to www.ajc.com/panda and tell us what you think Lun Lun’s baby should be called. Deadline is 6 p.m. today. One candidate will be selected as the newspaper’s official entry in the naming sweepstakes.**

So those of you who chastised the schools and the rest of us should be spanked for not being able to read to the end of an article. Short attention spans? Don’t blame the schools for your ADD.

By H

November 15, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this

The proper name is Yong Ying- Brave Falcon.

By Lynne

November 15, 2006 01:15 PM | Link to this

Link to that article can be found here:

http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/stories/2006/11/15/lvpandaname1115a.html

He conveniently left it off this current page. How interesting.

By jdk

November 15, 2006 01:17 PM | Link to this

AFTER MY NEWEST GRANDAUGHTER——ANYA

By Ian

November 15, 2006 01:18 PM | Link to this

Here is the name that you might concider “Mocksee”

By James Etheridge

November 15, 2006 01:19 PM | Link to this

I think the best name would be Ying Yang - after the father.

By Catina

November 15, 2006 01:19 PM | Link to this

I think her name should be Xing Xing.

By Kelly

November 15, 2006 01:23 PM | Link to this

Her name should be Lu Xing.

By Marion

November 15, 2006 01:25 PM | Link to this

I call her Boo Boo Bear!!!!

By Leisa

November 15, 2006 01:26 PM | Link to this

I think we should name her yum yum.

By richard

November 15, 2006 01:28 PM | Link to this

I think his name should be Yum Yum

By Sally

November 15, 2006 01:28 PM | Link to this

I think the panda cub should be named Ylang Ylang - a nice blend of both parents’ names and the name of a wonderful essential oil (Aromatic Description: Fresh, floral, sweet, slightly fruity, fragrant yet delicate).

By ryan

November 15, 2006 01:29 PM | Link to this

I think it should be Bam Bam

By Smith

November 15, 2006 01:31 PM | Link to this

How about whatever is Chinese for “I’ll probably get better care than half the kids in America?”

By Julia

November 15, 2006 01:31 PM | Link to this

Lunying, Nying, Cuing, Zulun or Natu

By Kelly Winslow

November 15, 2006 01:33 PM | Link to this

this is stupid, you people need to go to work …

By Susan

November 15, 2006 01:37 PM | Link to this

I think Yona (pronounced YOH-NA) would be a good name. It is Cherokee for bear. It can be either male or female. She may have come from China but she was born here so a fine Native American name would be appropriate.

By James Webster

November 15, 2006 01:37 PM | Link to this

Call her Molly Molly

By Donna Owens

November 15, 2006 01:37 PM | Link to this

I think her name should be “Lum Lum”, she is so cute. Thanking you in advance for your consideration.

By marbo

November 15, 2006 01:37 PM | Link to this

How about “dinner”?

By Getitright

November 15, 2006 01:38 PM | Link to this

Think - it’s GOT to be Buh Buh. Dee said it first and I agree. Drop the Bling Bling.

By MC Hancock

November 15, 2006 01:46 PM | Link to this

Chuntao which means “spring peach” in Chinese since she was born in the peach state

By MEI TAO

November 15, 2006 01:47 PM | Link to this

MEI TAO translates to BEAUTIFUL PEACH or AMERICAN PEACH… dimunative would be TAO TAO no American panda has been named this

EASY to spell, pronounce, and remember!!! More importantly, it links our cub with Atlanta! MEI TAO

By Carolyn

November 15, 2006 01:50 PM | Link to this

Win Win

By Robin Clopp

November 15, 2006 01:51 PM | Link to this

I have three names picked for the new baby. Hsin Tien (new born), Chwa Lien (first love) or Shyi Wang (Hope). She is her parents First Love and she gives us Hope for the future of all Pandas.

Robin

By Randall

November 15, 2006 02:00 PM | Link to this

Bling Bling, which in Chinese means the same as it does in English, or should.

By Nickie

November 15, 2006 02:01 PM | Link to this

I am sure that whatever name the Chinese have already chosen will “win” in the “voting” but I like Peaches.

By carolyn smith

November 15, 2006 02:04 PM | Link to this

The names I submit are: Shuh Shuh Chyu Chyu

By carolyn smith

November 15, 2006 02:09 PM | Link to this

I think the name should Tai Tai

By elisa leggett

November 15, 2006 02:10 PM | Link to this

i would like our first baby panda to be named mei ling because it cute and girly!!!!!

By Judy Arline Puckett

November 15, 2006 02:11 PM | Link to this

My instant thought after seeing her, was her name should be Pandora, Im sure she will be curuios , and find her share of mischief, and amusement. She’s soooo cute!

By Bonnie

November 15, 2006 02:16 PM | Link to this

I suggest Lila—the Sanskrit word for Divine Play.

By Lisa

November 15, 2006 02:17 PM | Link to this

I think her name should be Ping Ping. No matter what they name the little one, she will always be Ping Ping to me. I’ve been calling her this since she was born.

By jay gee three

November 15, 2006 02:17 PM | Link to this

She should be named READ (or RED) …. because she’s “black and white and read all over”.

By TJ

November 15, 2006 02:20 PM | Link to this

Lun Lun, Yang Yang, and……………. Ming Ming

By CL

November 15, 2006 02:22 PM | Link to this

Great! Having read the list of suggested names, the majority only shows the lack of mentality most Georgian’s have.

By wilhemina lumpkin

November 15, 2006 02:24 PM | Link to this

She should be named GeeBaby for she is a “giant baby” panda.

By Matt

November 15, 2006 02:29 PM | Link to this

Name it Cha-Ching for all the money it’s gonna bring in lol.

By Al

November 15, 2006 02:30 PM | Link to this

I think the new baby panda should be named Yumm-Yumm. She is such a sweet addition to our zoo family and to Atlanta. The public is just going to “eat her up” when she finally goes on display. Yumm-Yumm it is!!!!

By B. J.

November 15, 2006 02:33 PM | Link to this

I think the name should be Mar-Tan Lu-Tha

By John Clark

November 15, 2006 02:35 PM | Link to this

After taking a look at this beautiful creature, the alluring name that popped into my head was Solaris.

By Alan

November 15, 2006 02:35 PM | Link to this

I think “Bam Bam” would be very cool…a little of the old and a little of the new..feisty!

By Kay Brown

November 15, 2006 02:39 PM | Link to this

I would like to suggest “Beth-ling”

By B. J.

November 15, 2006 02:39 PM | Link to this

I think the name should be Mar-Tan Lu-Tha because she is black and white and Dr. Martin Luther King represented all people (black and white).

By shadow

November 15, 2006 02:44 PM | Link to this

I think the panda should be named Shi-Lei. It’s just a thought.

By Anne

November 15, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this

Bling Bling sounds so ch ching (so up town)! I like the peach names or something associated with Atlanta or Georgia. A name she can take back with her to China and make us proud.

By big J.

November 15, 2006 02:49 PM | Link to this

I think they should name the panda Ji-Lin.

By shadow

November 15, 2006 02:56 PM | Link to this

I think that bling bling is ok but we need something that shows that we care about the panda, like louv-ing.

By T. Steele

November 15, 2006 02:57 PM | Link to this

There will be no doubt as to where she was born—if she is named JAW JAW (GEORGIA)

By NANCY

November 15, 2006 02:57 PM | Link to this

I would like to name the baby panda Xiu Li which means gentle and beautiful. Our granddaughter is adopted into our family from China and this is her Chinese name.

By Zach

November 15, 2006 02:57 PM | Link to this

JING JING

By Zach

November 15, 2006 02:59 PM | Link to this

Jing Jing

By Uncle Kenny

November 15, 2006 02:59 PM | Link to this

I think she ought to be named “Y’all Y’all”

By shadow

November 15, 2006 03:00 PM | Link to this

As long as it’s got a good name thats all I care about.

By Zach

November 15, 2006 03:00 PM | Link to this

Jing Jing

By lin rima

November 15, 2006 03:01 PM | Link to this

Tao Tao is perfect. But not, please, BlingBling!!! Everything does not have to be hiphop!!!!!!!!

By Robert Pittman

November 15, 2006 03:02 PM | Link to this

Sweet Ti

Sounds good in any language and connotes her Southeastern US birth.

By Innesa Yavnel

November 15, 2006 03:02 PM | Link to this

I think baby panda must name YUAN in translation it means beautiful girl or precious stone

By shadow

November 15, 2006 03:02 PM | Link to this

As long as it’s got a good name thats all I care about.

By shadow

November 15, 2006 03:03 PM | Link to this

As long as it’s got a good name thats all I care about.

By Sid Moorhead

November 15, 2006 03:06 PM | Link to this

I think she should be named Kei-Kei

By tct

November 15, 2006 03:06 PM | Link to this

She should be called Miri, short for Miracle, since it was a miracle that she was even born.

By Margie

November 15, 2006 03:07 PM | Link to this

I think we should name the baby panda PeeChi(Peachy). After all she’s Zoo Atlanta’s Georgia Peach!

By Zach

November 15, 2006 03:11 PM | Link to this

Jing Jing

By Jodi

November 15, 2006 03:17 PM | Link to this

Actually, this blog is a way to submit a name for the little panda cub The AJC is allowed to submit a name to Zoo Atlanta along with the other 4 media stations. I am sure an AJC rep is fielding through this blog (as well as their own staff submissions) for suggestions to be the AJC panda name submission…so keep them pouring in. I am still confused about “Bling Bling” but its been fun to read all the posts. Enjoy your day!!

By lin rima

November 15, 2006 03:19 PM | Link to this

Tao Tao is perfect. But not, please, BlingBling!!! Everything does not have to be hiphop!!!!!!!!

By By Merritt

November 15, 2006 03:20 PM | Link to this

Cici - the origins of this name mean “blind”. Pandas are born blind and it will be a reminder of how excited our city was when she was born. Please name her Cici.

By julie

November 15, 2006 03:21 PM | Link to this

What’s wrong with Mildred? Or Ju Ju, after me? And yes, I know we don’t get to pick the name but this is hilarious!

By Keith Hill

November 15, 2006 03:22 PM | Link to this

Panda’s baby name: Lan Lan (as in At-Lan-ta)

By by Jasmine

November 15, 2006 03:22 PM | Link to this

I think she should be called young money because thats a ganster name

By Deirdre

November 15, 2006 03:22 PM | Link to this

My suggestion is Lola. It is similar but different from the parents name. Very feminine and rolls off the tongue. And is fun to say.

By by Jasmine

November 15, 2006 03:25 PM | Link to this

I think she should be named young one as in(youngone)

By becca

November 15, 2006 03:25 PM | Link to this

I think she should be named “XU XU” (sounds like Shoo Shoo).

By hotlanta

November 15, 2006 03:26 PM | Link to this

I think it shold be named “piggy”.

By Rendy

November 15, 2006 03:27 PM | Link to this

Her name should be Pan Pan. It means to hope for; to long for; to expect. I think its the suitable name for her since she brings hope for Panda from their extinction. Anyway we have been expecting her after all. Pan Pan also a suitable for a girl. Tao Tao is okay, but its toward boys name.

By by Jasmine

November 15, 2006 03:28 PM | Link to this

I think she should be named ying-yang

By Suzi Q

November 15, 2006 03:29 PM | Link to this

What a cutie pie and little Suzi-Q seems to fit that adorable face!

By wazzup10

November 15, 2006 03:31 PM | Link to this

Debbie Who Likes Eggs(from The Amanda Show)will OBVIOUSLY win! Bling Bling is sooo retarted!!!!

By pookeyooky

November 15, 2006 03:33 PM | Link to this

This is Lunlun the panda’s mom Since I am her mom i should get to pick… well she was not that hard to push out so … “WELL THAT WAS EASY”

By Rendy

November 15, 2006 03:33 PM | Link to this

Her name should be Pan Pan. It means to hope for; to long for; to expect. I think it is suitable for her as she is a hope for Panda to be saved from extinction. We have also expecting her after all. Besides all of that, Pan Pan is a good name for a girl. Tao Tao is okay, but Think is more likely for boys.

By Rick Wilke

November 15, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this

Since were are in the ATL shouldn’t we name her “BLING-BLING”?

By Vincent

November 15, 2006 03:35 PM | Link to this

YUE-YING….(Happy, smart and kind) I think would be a great name!

By Ann

November 15, 2006 03:36 PM | Link to this

Any name would be difficult to choose, but I like mi ling (pronounced mee ling) I do like bling bling that several have submitted.

Thanks

By puke but

November 15, 2006 03:37 PM | Link to this

I like “mistake” B/c The parents did not mean to do anything. Duh!!!

By Jan

November 15, 2006 03:38 PM | Link to this

A good name for “our” baby panda….. SHAIMING.

By Jodie

November 15, 2006 03:39 PM | Link to this

I believe the name should be “Zoo Zoo”

By Butt butt

November 15, 2006 03:40 PM | Link to this

I like baby but.

By Fan Yang

November 15, 2006 03:40 PM | Link to this

Because Yang Yang means “little sea” in China. I think we should name the baby “Fan Fan” which means in Chinese “little boat.”

Therefore, the “little boat” will always sail in the “little sea”.

By BAM!

November 15, 2006 03:41 PM | Link to this

I agree with LMAO! Those people out there who picked Bling Bling , Dixie ,Powder Puff, and Precious are so out of WACK!!! I don’t think anybody that works at the zoo is going to put that on the poll! I like Mae Mae!

By Alice

November 15, 2006 03:42 PM | Link to this

I agree with the other writer—-Her name shpuld be ylang-ylang!

By Fan Yang

November 15, 2006 03:44 PM | Link to this

Because Yang Yang means “little sea” in China. I think we should name the baby “Fan Fan” which means in Chinese “little boat.”

Therefore, the “little boat” will always sail in the “little sea”. ^__~

By oogywoogy

November 15, 2006 03:45 PM | Link to this

I like ear wax!;)

By Keith

November 15, 2006 03:47 PM | Link to this

How about a last name YELLOW First name RING RING

By googoo

November 15, 2006 03:49 PM | Link to this

I like little boogy and Gansta

By jennifer jones

November 15, 2006 03:54 PM | Link to this

These are names I have picked for the special little cub,.. Kai, chu-chu, mulan, yoshi, Luyang, yanglu, pei-pei, sunji.

By Amanda

November 15, 2006 03:55 PM | Link to this

I think the name should be Meng Meng..

By Sharon Harris

November 15, 2006 03:57 PM | Link to this

I think her name should be Nuk Nuk

By countrymouse

November 15, 2006 03:58 PM | Link to this

If anyone is accepting suggestions from this blog, then may I submit this, from my mother-in-law Mary Jones: “Zoo-Zoo”!

By OSHANTERIA GIVENS

November 15, 2006 03:59 PM | Link to this

How about A for Atl and China after the resident of Sichuan province and last but not least her mother name Lun Lun’s. A’Chinalun Lun’s.

By alan

November 15, 2006 03:59 PM | Link to this

I like Xie Xie. In Chinese it means thank you. Thanks people of China, thanks Zoo Atlanta, thanks Lun lun.

By Derek

November 15, 2006 04:05 PM | Link to this

I think it should be named Bling Bling or Manda Panda!

By panda girl

November 15, 2006 04:07 PM | Link to this

I like the name Bo Tao. (precious peach) That is a sweet, inocent name just like the cub. That would be a perfect name for her.

By alan

November 15, 2006 04:10 PM | Link to this

Just wanted to add that Xie Xie is pronounced Shay Shay.

By Abbey

November 15, 2006 04:10 PM | Link to this

I think they should name her Mia!

By dale barnard

November 15, 2006 04:13 PM | Link to this

lois,yo-kan,su-rena,dal-yang,sling-lang,su-luv,su-pine,su-tree su-bow,su-bo,whoonu,shoo-nu,ku-rat,su-pop,su-rock

By Catherine

November 15, 2006 04:16 PM | Link to this

I think we should call him botta-bing-bing

By K-Fed

November 15, 2006 04:17 PM | Link to this

First choice: Co-Co, Second: Bling-Bling. And for now, I just call her: Panda-Panda.

By Linda

November 15, 2006 04:17 PM | Link to this

Since Lee is both a traditional Oriental name and southern name, I think the panda’s name should have Lee in it. Perhaps Lun Lee?

By googoo400

November 15, 2006 04:18 PM | Link to this

They always ask me :”Got Milk?” Yes! I got milk! How ‘bout you?! I wonder if Lun Lun’s baby “Has Milk”.

By googoo400

November 15, 2006 04:22 PM | Link to this

i like coco pebbles, yes i do! i like coco pebbles, how ‘bout you? i think that’s a good name!

By Lauren

November 15, 2006 04:25 PM | Link to this

I think that you should name her LALA

By Bobbie D

November 15, 2006 04:26 PM | Link to this

I think she should be named Peach Blossom or Sweet Stuffin’s or ButterCup. I have been calling her ButterCup from day one. All of these names are Southern for her Atlanta Birthplace.

By chris

November 15, 2006 04:26 PM | Link to this

Diva - goes along with all the attention she’s getting!

By alice

November 15, 2006 04:28 PM | Link to this

I think some names could be: Nan tao nu- southern peach daughter Nan nu - southern daughter Nan ni - southern girl Tao ni - peach girl Xu tao - beautiful peach Thanks !

By barbara florence

November 15, 2006 04:30 PM | Link to this

I would like to name her…Charm-ming

By MindyLee

November 15, 2006 04:32 PM | Link to this

Name her LunaLeigh or LunaLee- Luna after her mother and Leigh for the south!

By alice

November 15, 2006 04:33 PM | Link to this

Ya te lan ta - the chinese pronounciation of Atlanta.

By Merle C

November 15, 2006 04:34 PM | Link to this

I think her name should be Atzoo since she was born here @ the Atlanta Zoo.

By Dan

November 15, 2006 04:34 PM | Link to this

What about naming it ATLANDA? ‘ATL’ coined from Atlanta where it’s born and resides and ‘ANDA’ coined from Panda. Thanks.

By Leah Hodges

November 15, 2006 04:34 PM | Link to this

Hi,again! I don’t think that “Bling-Bling” is a good name for her. If she is going to be called Bling-Bling,then she should at least be wearing rhinestons. But in my opinion,Linda has a very good idea! Lun Lee would be nice.

By Julie Sands

November 15, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this

My name for the precious baby panda is “Yun Yun” which in chinese means harmony; the spirit of prosperity and vigor. We know she has a lot of spirit and harmony! Plus it is a combination of Lun Lun and Yang Yang. It’s perfect! Thanks.

By Leslie Torpy

November 15, 2006 04:38 PM | Link to this

Lola! Give her a little flash & flair!

By anthony

November 15, 2006 04:38 PM | Link to this

I am 8 years old. I think the baby panda should be named; “ming-ming” ming means bright. and you say the name twice because you love her.

By margaret valley

November 15, 2006 04:39 PM | Link to this

My Panda name is Chew-Chew

By cheryl

November 15, 2006 04:40 PM | Link to this

I think the name should be GROWLING-LING

By Heather

November 15, 2006 04:40 PM | Link to this

I think she should be named either miracle or destiny.

By Randy

November 15, 2006 04:40 PM | Link to this

I think the baby panda should be named “Shin Shin” which means marvelous, miraculous, smart/clever, and of soul and mind in Chinese. We already knew she was marvelous and miraculous and after getting her shot the other day, she showed she is fiesty and full of spirit!

By margaret valley

November 15, 2006 04:42 PM | Link to this

My panda aname is Cute-Cute because that’s what everyone says when they see the baby panda.

By Nancy C

November 15, 2006 04:43 PM | Link to this

I agree with Bobbie D. I like all her choices of ButterCup, Peach Blossom and Sweet Stuffin’s. Especially, like ButterCup or Magnolia Blossom for her Southern Heritage.

By Luv 2 hate Me

November 15, 2006 04:43 PM | Link to this

I know what they can name it Who gives a $hi^. The panda could choke on a chicken bone for all I care. The world has greater issue than to report about a bear.

By Nickie Belluso

November 15, 2006 04:44 PM | Link to this

I THINK HER NAME SHOULD BE ZU ZOO

By Barry

November 15, 2006 04:45 PM | Link to this

How about Chen Chen for the birthplace of its parents?

By Monica

November 15, 2006 04:45 PM | Link to this

I think she should be either Lun Yang or pinyan which means ” miracle”.

By Aaron Pierson

November 15, 2006 04:46 PM | Link to this

The adorable Panda should be named! “Chamblee”.

By Avery Lumsden

November 15, 2006 04:53 PM | Link to this

I think “Chang” should be her name because she is darling!

By W Armstrong

November 15, 2006 04:58 PM | Link to this

I think since she is in Georgia….she should be called Peaches

By Miss P

November 15, 2006 05:02 PM | Link to this

The panda cub is so cute, she should be named Cui Tei (pronounced cutie) or Shen Ji (miracle/miraculous in Mandarin chinese).

By EJ

November 15, 2006 05:03 PM | Link to this

Su Xiaojli = New Beginning

By Shirley Harvill

November 15, 2006 05:07 PM | Link to this

I think it should be “Yum Yum” because she looks as scrumptious and delightful as a giant Oreo cookie.

By Patricia H. Dutter

November 15, 2006 05:08 PM | Link to this

Pat-Pat, because the baby panda likes to be patted…

By Nuer

November 15, 2006 05:12 PM | Link to this

I just opened my Chinese fortune cookie yesterday and they teach Chinese words; and what do you suppose the word was for the day?

Yes, the name Nu-er means daughter in China.

And when I saw the contest I thought why not send it in.

By Linda

November 15, 2006 05:15 PM | Link to this

Name her Lun Yeng after her Mom & Dad.

By Denise Letson / Janet Taylor

November 15, 2006 05:16 PM | Link to this

The second grade students of Cherokee Elementary School, Cedartown, GA, have been anxiously watching the growth of the baby panda. They chose the name Mu-Lan for the baby panda, because it means lily, magnolia. Also, we studied how Mu-Lan was a chinese heroine in an ancient Chinese poem. We hope you will consider our suggestion.

By Liz Ahern

November 15, 2006 05:16 PM | Link to this

The panda cub could be called Luyang.

By mus42tang

November 15, 2006 05:19 PM | Link to this

Hua Mu Lan Confederate

By Fred Ernst and Sarah Ernst

November 15, 2006 05:20 PM | Link to this

Our sugestion for Lun Lun’s baby panda is **Lanta Lu.

By Betty Hoelzer with Joshua Hicks

November 15, 2006 05:22 PM | Link to this

As a grammar school girl, I was at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois when Ruth Harkness brought the first giant panda to the US. My name submission is:

as a 70 year memorial to that panda, who was a real winner.

By abbey

November 15, 2006 05:23 PM | Link to this

We would like to name the baby PAnda Yum Yum

By Kris Steinmann

November 15, 2006 05:23 PM | Link to this

I think taking an”L” from Mom (Lun-Lun) and the “ng” from Dad (Yang-Yang) and an “i” just for baby panda herself would create the name Ling-Ling. I got the Chinese teacher at North Hall High School to interpret the meaning of this name and he said it is feminine (luckily) and has connotations of beauty and intelligence. My fourth period Environmental Science class wishes to submit this name.

By AnAn

November 15, 2006 05:23 PM | Link to this

AnAn means (among other things) peaceful. She seems very peaceful. A also stands for Atlanta.

By kenneth patrick

November 15, 2006 05:25 PM | Link to this

submitting name for panda by Juanita Mosley
1650 Barnes Mill Rd, 624 Marietta, GA. 30062 404-551-7400

By rhonda

November 15, 2006 05:28 PM | Link to this

I think her name should be Zhen-Zhen, which means “precious” in Chinese.

Another good name would be Chang-Chang which means “flourishing” in Chinese. She has certainly flourished since her birth in captivity.

By Sandi

November 15, 2006 05:29 PM | Link to this

NO BLING BLING, she’s not a black cub, she is a black and white precious cub..I’ll wait and vote as instructed…

By Shirley B.

November 15, 2006 05:30 PM | Link to this

Call her Tiny Yum Yum!!

By Deborah Turk

November 15, 2006 05:30 PM | Link to this

I think her should be Lan Lan because was born in Atlanta

By John Tam

November 15, 2006 05:31 PM | Link to this

I think her name shoud be yin yang or ling ling.

By Mamie Johnson

November 15, 2006 05:34 PM | Link to this

I believe the panda cub name should be Liang-Liang. The “L” from Lun-Lun from the mother’s name. Then add the letter “i” after the letter “L”. Then the “ang” would come from Yang-Yang the father’s name. In Chinese this means “kindheartedness”.

By barry berlin

November 15, 2006 05:34 PM | Link to this

My mother, Zelda Berlin, a Panda fan from way back, suggests Yum-Yum.

By Bonne Crews

November 15, 2006 05:37 PM | Link to this

I think the cubs name should be Chianta.

By jonathan

November 15, 2006 05:38 PM | Link to this

The panda should be named you you - 悠悠. (pronounced like the toy yo-yo) …because in Chinese, “you shou” means cub, and “you” can mean friend, child, or excellent, depending on the tone.

By Win

November 15, 2006 05:40 PM | Link to this

The panda’s name should be Liu-Liu - a traditional southern name with a Chinese spelling celebrating both cultures!!

By Jenn

November 15, 2006 05:40 PM | Link to this

Wow, some of these are great! Others, not so much.

I’m not sure this is a totally correct translation, but I like the name Ju Nan Fang. It should mean “Star of the South” in Chinese. I thought it would be cute since Chengdu is in the southern region of China (sort of), and Atlanta, well, that’s easy.

By Bonne Crews

November 15, 2006 05:40 PM | Link to this

I think her name should be Chianta.

By Tim

November 15, 2006 05:42 PM | Link to this

A second grade class at Cherokee Elementary School in Cedartown, GA would like to suggest Song Yuan, which means “Peaceful” in Chinese.

By joe blow

November 15, 2006 05:43 PM | Link to this

I think a good name is “Tao Bo”. It means “precious peach” in Chinese.

By irene kolesky

November 15, 2006 05:46 PM | Link to this

I am entering the name Mai Mai for Zoo Atlanta’s panda. Pronounced (May May)or (My My)

By Sylvia Johnson

November 15, 2006 05:46 PM | Link to this

I have a great name for the little Panda. SU-LIN

The name comes from the native words “niyala ponga” meaning “bamboo eater.

This was once the name of a panda born in the 40’s.

Sylvia Johnson

By Kenneth Kroupa

November 15, 2006 05:47 PM | Link to this

I would like to see the baby panda named “Bam Boo”.

I think the name would be very fitting, distinct, and cute.

By Sue Lynch

November 15, 2006 05:47 PM | Link to this

I would like to nominate the name Lang Lang for the little panda cub. This incorporates her mother’s and father’s names.

By Ethan and Daisy

November 15, 2006 05:50 PM | Link to this

My daughter,Daisy, likes the name Ying-Yang. My son, Ethan, likes the name Lu Lu.

By Bonnie Huleatt

November 15, 2006 05:51 PM | Link to this

I think the new panda cub should be named “le qu” which is Chinese for delight as she delighted all of us with her arrival

By PANDA-GRAM

November 15, 2006 05:52 PM | Link to this

MEI TAO

She is the most beautiful panda cub and a Georgia peach

MEI TAO

Beautiful peach

MEI TAO

By Judi

November 15, 2006 05:53 PM | Link to this

I like Su Su.

By wendell chester

November 15, 2006 05:53 PM | Link to this

I would like to nominate the name Yum Yum for the baby pand, because she looks so sweet.

By Louis

November 15, 2006 05:57 PM | Link to this

Zion

By Earnestine Benton

November 15, 2006 05:58 PM | Link to this

I think you should name her Mi-Mi, Lee-Lee, Jan-jan, Tee-Tee, or La-La. My daughter likes Suki

By Greige

November 15, 2006 05:59 PM | Link to this

MEI TAO

is the only suggested name that describes her perfectly AND links her to Atlanta.

AJC FOLKS: please nominate MEI TAO

Thank you for your consideration.

By Laura

November 15, 2006 06:02 PM | Link to this

I like the name Ying Yang

By Laura

November 15, 2006 06:02 PM | Link to this

I like the name Ying Yang

By Sonia

November 15, 2006 06:03 PM | Link to this

I think LuangLuang because that is her parents joined together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Ann Adams

November 15, 2006 06:04 PM | Link to this

I like “Chi-Chi” for a name for the baby panda. I think it would be nice name for a female.

By dana

November 16, 2006 07:58 AM | Link to this

can’t wait. sweetie pie is getting cuter by the minute

By Don

November 16, 2006 08:16 AM | Link to this

I suggest the name: Po Lin - which translated means Precious Lotus.

By San

November 16, 2006 08:24 AM | Link to this

Bling Bling is off the chain! How could not name her/him that. That name is so “Atlanta”.

By Susan

November 16, 2006 08:58 AM | Link to this

I like Su Lee as a name for the Panda Cub.

By Neal Cash

November 16, 2006 09:13 AM | Link to this

The name should be Sun Shen meaning Spirit of the Sun and loosely translated to Sunshine. This ties the Chinese and American cultures together in a common name and meaning as does this wonderful Panda.

Neal

By Sharon

November 16, 2006 09:14 AM | Link to this

I would like to suggest Chang-Chang, it means flourishing which is what she is doing!

By KI KI

November 16, 2006 09:16 AM | Link to this

MY SUGGESTION IS KI KI (PRONOUNCED AS KEY KEY).

By Emma

November 16, 2006 09:24 AM | Link to this

I think the panda should be called one of these names: Pan Pan - meaning hope; Wang Wang - flourish; Xing Xing - star; Bo Bo - precious; Pang Yar - chubby and cute; and colloquial for lovely girl

I like Pang Yar the best Emma

By Janet

November 16, 2006 09:32 AM | Link to this

I would like to echo all the peach suggestions. Tao Tao or Bo Tao or Tao Bo or Mei Tao or whatever the most appropriate precious peach reference would be. That Tao also can mean longevity makes it especially nice.

So what do you say, AJC? Make your suggestion in the poll a peach reference and make me happy?

By barbara

November 16, 2006 09:44 AM | Link to this

i think the name should be Shing Lee

By Shirlely

November 16, 2006 09:46 AM | Link to this

How about Lan Lan?

By Les Horn

November 16, 2006 09:50 AM | Link to this

Her name should be Goldi, because GOLD is on a great run.

By Barbara Cox

November 16, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this

I think we should name the Panda

PATCHES……..

By Mimi

November 16, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this

How about Dix-Eee

By Sherry and Christy

November 16, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this

We named her Tu Tu because she would be cute in a pink tutu.

By Menla Schwartz

November 16, 2006 10:24 AM | Link to this

After watching the cub for several weeks and seeing her emerging personality, I think a good name would be “Oreo Blossom”.

By Kelly Abbott

November 16, 2006 10:36 AM | Link to this

Ylang-Ylang. It combines both parent’s names (sort of) and the aroma of the Ylang-Ylang is said to combat anxiety, stress and depression. She and Lun Lun are so cute and sweet, you can not remain depressed or stressed when watching them!

By Jared

November 16, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

BLING BLING 4 eva

By T.I.

November 16, 2006 10:44 AM | Link to this

BLING-BLING represents the style and cultural diversity found throughout the region.

By Jared

November 16, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this

all you fools need to recgonize that Bling-Bling is here to stay. if that panda didn’t want to be named Bling-Bling, it shouldn’t have been born in the ATL. The only other name that would work is Vick-Vick. or Smoltz-Smoltz.

By Kelly Wilson

November 16, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

I think her name should be qing nen- i looked it up and it means soft in chinese and she looks soft and cuddly :)

By Jim

November 16, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

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By LARRY CRAIG

November 16, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

I THINK SHE SHOULD BE NAMED “BOWEI”

By dp

November 16, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

Her name has to be To-Fu.

By Jacks Smirking Revenge

November 16, 2006 11:07 AM | Link to this

To all the idiots who continue to post useless junk… www.meatspin.com Have a absolutely fabulous afternoon matey!

By lovelyliz

November 16, 2006 11:22 AM | Link to this

What’s the Chinese/Mandarin word for gift?

By Dianne Roberson

November 16, 2006 11:22 AM | Link to this

I think this name would be perfect “Altabazino” (Atlanta zoo baby born in captivity )

By Alix

November 16, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this

HER NAME SHOULD BE “C****”

By Alix

November 16, 2006 11:39 AM | Link to this

HER NAME SHOULD BE

C****

By HotSunday

November 16, 2006 11:45 AM | Link to this

WIE - WIE

By Kitty Bubb

November 16, 2006 11:58 AM | Link to this

Nov. l5th I think the baby panda should be named Li Po (which is named for a famous Chinese Poet in the T’ang dynasty year of 600 who wrote about brotherhood and sharing with people. “Sharing” of course as the Chinese Government had the panda on “loan” to Atlanta and the citizens. From Kitty

By Don

November 16, 2006 12:22 PM | Link to this

Name for Baby Panda should be ZiZi

By Natalie

November 16, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this

I think that the panda should be named Ping Bao because Ping means peacefulness and Bao means precious treasure.

By Darlene

November 16, 2006 12:30 PM | Link to this

Bindi should be the panda’s name, in honor of Bindi Irwin, the daughter of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. (Had the panda been a boy, I would have suggested the name Irwin.) Besides, bindi means dot, and pandas are dotted! Ironically, Steve Irwin died shortly before the panda was born. Naming the the panda Bindi would be a great way to honor the memory of Steve and his passion for conservation.

By the way, I am not pleased with some of the mean-sprited comments I just read.

By Martha Jo Katz

November 16, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this

Ching Chang is what I nominate as the name of the baby panda!

By wizard

November 16, 2006 12:57 PM | Link to this

Name her Dookee King-Jackson

By umoja

November 16, 2006 01:19 PM | Link to this

As someone suggested, she should be named after her parents Lun Yang.

By fayemoore

November 16, 2006 01:19 PM | Link to this

The Panda is so very cute so I think the approiate name should be YUM_YUM

By mika

November 16, 2006 01:44 PM | Link to this

LI HUA - Pear Blossom

XIANG TAO - Fragrant Peach

ZHEN MAYLIN - Precious Beautiful jade

By Kim Hortz WH Holt

November 16, 2006 01:50 PM | Link to this

You should name her Pansy. She has a beautiful face. WH Holt Kim Hortz

By Five Forks

November 16, 2006 01:50 PM | Link to this

I think the name for the Panda should be Everest

By bobthebuilder

November 16, 2006 01:51 PM | Link to this

Now you guys have done it…. Darlene is not pleased with your mean-spririted comments. Pick up your posts and go to your room.

By Brianna Cadalzo

November 16, 2006 01:52 PM | Link to this

I would like to enter the name, Chan Ling (Beautiful graceful delicate girl). Please consider this as a formal entry in the naming of Lun Lun’s baby.

By Robin Baer

November 16, 2006 01:53 PM | Link to this

I like Cha Ching

By Robert Dornbush

November 16, 2006 01:54 PM | Link to this

I think that a good name would be Bing Yang [born in the year Bing Xu (fire dog) to Daddy Yang Yang]

By Robert Dornbush

November 16, 2006 01:56 PM | Link to this

I think that a good name would be Bing Yang [born in the year Bing Xu (fire dog) to Daddy Yang Yang]

By Barb

November 16, 2006 02:24 PM | Link to this

I think the baby panda’s name should be Yum-Yum, because she is as sweet as a Georgia Peach!

By Gloria

November 16, 2006 02:30 PM | Link to this

The name Abundant Treasure would have a lot of meaning. Treasure, because she surely is and Abundant, because she will increase the zoo’s attendance and, hopefully, someday be abundant in her offspring. Unfortunately I did not have time to research the Chinese for this name.

By South Forsyth Students

November 16, 2006 02:45 PM | Link to this

We would like to submit the name Kong Wu which means white chocolate or Meg Su Lu which is the first few letters for our students! We had fun trying to name her!