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By Bri Bri

September 6, 2006 06:04 PM | Link to this

Name the panda Bri-Bri!!!!

By Mike G.

September 6, 2006 06:12 PM | Link to this

Name the panda “Irwin,” after the Croc-Man.

By Scott Perry

September 6, 2006 06:25 PM | Link to this

In keeping with Chineese themes, how about Ping Pong?

By wingfield

September 6, 2006 06:27 PM | Link to this

Name the new baby Patches Kim

By john

September 6, 2006 06:28 PM | Link to this

Name the baby ” China Doll ” and call it Dolly.

By Bri Bri

September 6, 2006 06:31 PM | Link to this

Name the panda Bri-Bri!!!!

By Catherine

September 6, 2006 06:44 PM | Link to this

I agree with the other guy… name the panda Irwin after the crocodile hunter

By Jesse

September 6, 2006 06:51 PM | Link to this

Yeah Catherine is right… We should honor Steve Irwin by naming the baby panda Irwin

By Joy

September 6, 2006 07:03 PM | Link to this

I think it would be a great idea to name the baby panda “Irwin” in honor of Steve Irwin.

By olivia

September 6, 2006 07:05 PM | Link to this

Meili means beautiful.

That is the name.

Irwin is a croc man not panda man.. gees..

By Amber

September 6, 2006 07:07 PM | Link to this

Here are a few to choose from: - MuShu (pronounced “moo shoe”) - Kamo - Peaches - Star in Kanji - Hoshi - Bandit

By KRISTY

September 6, 2006 07:17 PM | Link to this

Because of the Asian/Southern U.S.A. connection with this new little one I think that,”LEE LEE,” would be most appropriate for a name.

By Chris

September 6, 2006 07:17 PM | Link to this

Willie P (for Panda)

By Trixi

September 6, 2006 07:17 PM | Link to this

If the Panda baby is a girl name her Ginger. If it is a boy name him Bamboo. It needs a oriental name.

By Asiamom

September 6, 2006 07:30 PM | Link to this

It should be in keeping with the country of origin. A Chinese name would be best maybey something like CHANG m Chinese Means either “flourishing, prosperity” or “smooth” or “strength” in Chinese. according to the site it depends on charicter placement.

It would be cool if the the name could be announced in keeping with the Harvest Moon festival (early Oct)!!!!

By Sylvie

September 6, 2006 07:40 PM | Link to this

In honor of Steve Irwin, who was a great conservationist beyone being just the crocodile man, “Stevie” for now. No doubt the Chinese will wish to offer a list to choose a permanent name from after 100 days.

By Lauren

September 6, 2006 07:42 PM | Link to this

Irwin. Name it Irwin. Name it Irwin for Christ’s sake….

Irwin is a awesome name for an awesome panda!!!

By William (age 8)

September 6, 2006 07:47 PM | Link to this

Name it Pan Pan.

By Alvin

September 6, 2006 07:49 PM | Link to this

I agree that, in honor of Steve Irwin, we should nickname the panda Irwin for now until its 100 day naming celebration.

He was a great environmentalist and a lover of all animals, not just a “croc guy” as people have mentioned.

By Paula

September 6, 2006 07:54 PM | Link to this

Cola for Atlanta

By keith williams

September 6, 2006 07:57 PM | Link to this

draper will be a very nice and cute name for the baby boy panda.

By keith williams

September 6, 2006 08:00 PM | Link to this

draper will be a nice name to for the new guy in town.

By Stacey

September 6, 2006 08:14 PM | Link to this

HANDS DOWN IRWIN

By edward hubbard

September 6, 2006 08:14 PM | Link to this

non wong wong after 911

By Roger

September 6, 2006 08:15 PM | Link to this

I like Hai Ling, an authenic Chinese name but breaks the double name convention.

By Stacey

September 6, 2006 08:16 PM | Link to this

”..IRWIN” that guy was great he was LIKE A ………PANDA

By Peart

September 6, 2006 08:19 PM | Link to this

My vote is for Irwin.

By grannyof3

September 6, 2006 08:19 PM | Link to this

Bam-Bam? What a SWEET baby..!

By Phoebe Warren

September 6, 2006 08:30 PM | Link to this

I think you should name the panda Bling Bling because we do live in the ATL!

By sbh

September 6, 2006 08:38 PM | Link to this

I think Wu Hu would be a great name. Very appropriate.

By Linda

September 6, 2006 08:48 PM | Link to this

For baby girl panda I like Ying Ying For boy I kinda like Irwin also but Yang goes with Ying, for next baby!

By DYLAN LITTLEFIELD

September 6, 2006 08:52 PM | Link to this

I think that the panda should be named Zoey.

By Panda Girl

September 6, 2006 09:00 PM | Link to this

Li Lung should be this baby panda’s name.

By Sheena

September 6, 2006 09:07 PM | Link to this

Name the panda “Tanga” if its a girl OR “Sirwin” for Steve Irwin if its a boy

By elle

September 6, 2006 09:07 PM | Link to this

Meili should totally be the name if it’s a girl. If it’s a boy I have no clue. Do not name it Irwin! It should not have to live through life with the croc’s friend’s name. Steve Irwin was a CROC GUY NOT A PANDA PERSON!

By rebecca

September 6, 2006 09:08 PM | Link to this

i agree… name the baby Irwin

By Sylvie

September 6, 2006 09:09 PM | Link to this

Stevie for Steve Irwin who was a great animal conservatist, much more than a “croc man”. What is Chinese for beautiful star?

By oliver

September 6, 2006 09:29 PM | Link to this

my friend came up with this one egg roll

By sb

September 6, 2006 09:35 PM | Link to this

I was going to suggest Ping Pong but someone took it. How about Criky? It’s a zoo…Bindy-bob? — The Croc man loved his kids.

By Todd

September 6, 2006 09:38 PM | Link to this

The perfect name for an Atlanta panda: Bling Bling.

By jordan

September 6, 2006 09:39 PM | Link to this

really. name it Irwin. i know steve was a croc guy but he loved all animals, especially endagered ones.

By Sam

September 6, 2006 09:39 PM | Link to this

Steve Irwin was a conservationist who loved all animals, not just crocs. He said in his documentary he wanted to be remembered by his passion for saving wildlife (not just crocs). I would name the baby Irwin for a boy or I like Meili for a girl.

By Dorothy

September 6, 2006 09:40 PM | Link to this

Please name the baby panda, Dun Dun.

By margie mcrae

September 6, 2006 09:41 PM | Link to this

Boo Boo for the new panda cub

By Corinne

September 6, 2006 09:44 PM | Link to this

I think you should name the baby panda Daisy if its a girl and Bamboo or Bloo if it is a boy.

By elissa powell

September 6, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this

please name the baby panda if a girl Amaya and if a boy name him, Ashton

By sherry

September 6, 2006 10:07 PM | Link to this

how about katie couric??

By Irwin

September 6, 2006 10:07 PM | Link to this

Name the baby “Irwin” after the greatest conservationist and animal lover ever!

By Stephanie

September 6, 2006 10:09 PM | Link to this

Name it “Ting Tang”, it is a beautiful name for a boy or a girl!!

By jose medeiros

September 6, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this

NAME OF THE NEW PANDA

LU LU (read loo loo)

By Nicolle Lewis

September 6, 2006 10:15 PM | Link to this

This is the first time I have taken the time to post. Please, please name it Irwin!

By Boodle

September 6, 2006 10:42 PM | Link to this

Bling - Bling, if a girl

Ko-Kola, if a boy

By Anne Rein

September 6, 2006 11:21 PM | Link to this

I like “Stevie” in memory of Steve Irwin or “Cola”. Either could be a male or female name. I like “Stevie” more than “Irwin” because it sounds cuter, but I am definitely in favor of honoring the Crocodile Hunter. I wonder if he ever knew how much he was admired.

By Lisa

September 6, 2006 11:29 PM | Link to this

Name the Panda Chuey if its a boy and Chyna if its a girl.

By K.

September 6, 2006 11:31 PM | Link to this

The name should be Lin. Male or female.

By Me

September 6, 2006 11:33 PM | Link to this

Name it Lang Yun, after it’s parents

By Wilson

September 6, 2006 11:39 PM | Link to this

Huo Chu…”Fire Bird,” or phoenix, the symbol of Atlanta.

By jennifer

September 6, 2006 11:42 PM | Link to this

“Peach”, since the Panda was born in the peach state.

By Tammy

September 6, 2006 11:43 PM | Link to this

How about Bu Bu? (pronounded like “Bubba”) It sounds Southern but keeps the traditional Chinese double sound.

By Me

September 6, 2006 11:45 PM | Link to this

Maybe “No Tang” since he wasn’t interested & she had to be artificially inseminated?

By Tammy

September 6, 2006 11:47 PM | Link to this

Name it “Peachtree”. We’ve named everything else Peachtree & it’s worked for us so far.

By vas

September 6, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this

I personally agree that “Bling Bling” is the perfect name for an Atlanta baby Panda :0)

By Me

September 6, 2006 11:50 PM | Link to this

Bam Boo

By Me

September 6, 2006 11:56 PM | Link to this

Name it Uh-Oh. She obviously didn’t want any young ones - look at how she avoided Yang-Yang - but it happened anyway.

By Ralph

September 6, 2006 11:59 PM | Link to this

Name it UPS. They brought his parents here…

By Ralph

September 7, 2006 12:08 AM | Link to this

UH OH is a good one. Lun Lun probably thinks this might be the Second Coming, since she’s sure she never had “relations”

By Me

September 7, 2006 12:10 AM | Link to this

Call it Chattahoochee - something must have been in the water.

By Jeri

September 7, 2006 12:17 AM | Link to this

Steve for Steve Irwin, or, if a girl, Stevie.

By Mike Billips

September 7, 2006 02:33 AM | Link to this

I think you’ll find I suggested Bling Bling in a Creative Loafing column in 1999. So it appears to be standing the test of time. I think if Steve Irwin, bless his heart, had died more than a year ago, people would be asking, “Who?” if someone suggested his name for the little butter stick.

By LaShaun

September 7, 2006 02:49 AM | Link to this

I think you should name the baby panda Lunyang.

By Jaynne Reichert

September 7, 2006 04:29 AM | Link to this

Wonderful news about the baby panda.

I suggest CRIKEY as an honor to the life of Steve Irwin and to his devotion to nature conservation.

By Jonathon D. Colman

September 7, 2006 05:24 AM | Link to this

Obviously, this baby panda’s name should be Butterstick II: Electric Boogaloo.

By sb

September 7, 2006 06:05 AM | Link to this

By the way — people have heard of Steve Irwin for the past ten years or so unless you live under a rock.

By Glenn

September 7, 2006 06:10 AM | Link to this

How about Sum Fun?

By riha

September 7, 2006 06:58 AM | Link to this

How about Kiki?!

By Dee

September 7, 2006 07:04 AM | Link to this

LunYang, a part of Mom and a part of Dad. Thanks for sharing this rare experience by video.

By koz

September 7, 2006 07:15 AM | Link to this

Name it Lil Jon - Yeah!

By hannah

September 7, 2006 07:30 AM | Link to this

Mushi

By Lindsey

September 7, 2006 07:39 AM | Link to this

Toda

By Hannah u

September 7, 2006 07:42 AM | Link to this

i like stevie as a name but not for a panda i agrre steve irwirn was a conservalast not just a croc man so i think the named should be chinese like somrthing in chinese that means baeutiful for a girl and something that mean strong for a boy

By Rachel

September 7, 2006 07:43 AM | Link to this

Name the new baby: Lin Lin

By Lisa

September 7, 2006 07:52 AM | Link to this

How about Lan Lan for At’lan’ta?

By Jana

September 7, 2006 08:09 AM | Link to this

Name the panda Luna if it is a girl. If the panada is a boy name him Luni.

By Cheryl Sutton

September 7, 2006 08:10 AM | Link to this

Stevie for girl. Irwin for boy. Steve Irwin helped, loved, & protected ALL animals - not just crocs. What a wonderful & fitting tribute to his life’s work.

By Qiana

September 7, 2006 08:13 AM | Link to this

It would be nice to name the baby panda Irwin but what if its a girl? Namr Yui Lui

By THIRD TIME IS THE CHARM

September 7, 2006 08:19 AM | Link to this

Name the panda SAN XING or “three is lucky” since there are now three pandas in atlanta… third time is the charm… and the name sounds like a sweet panda!

By bex

September 7, 2006 08:20 AM | Link to this

winnie… it works for bears and can be a nickname for irwin

By Jim

September 7, 2006 08:29 AM | Link to this

how about Maynard!

By Charleyne Davis

September 7, 2006 08:32 AM | Link to this

Pink if it is a girl. She came out pink. September if it is a boy or girl, because it was born in September.

By Zoo Man

September 7, 2006 08:35 AM | Link to this

The choice is obvious - Ching Ching or Cha Ching for short. It’s all about the $$$$. Maybe Bling Bling would do as well.

By Judi Borland

September 7, 2006 08:43 AM | Link to this

“MIRACAL”, WOULD BE A GOOD NAME FOR BOTH MALE OR FEMALE.

By jpetty

September 7, 2006 08:43 AM | Link to this

All right Lun Lun! Congrats to Zoo Atlanta : ) What about Mei Lei? It can be used for either a male or female cub. And if there’s a second cub, Lei Mei.

By NH

September 7, 2006 08:50 AM | Link to this

Geez - Steve Irwin? Let’s be authentic.

Qiang - Authentic Chinese unisex name means ‘rose’ for girls or ‘strong’ for boys!!!

By Michelle

September 7, 2006 08:55 AM | Link to this

Okay now I liked Steve Irwin a great deal however, I don’t feel that the name Irwin would be appropriate for the new Baby Panda. I think Ling Ling would be a good name for a Girl and Ylang Ylang for a boy panda.

By melanie

September 7, 2006 09:01 AM | Link to this

if it’s a girl they should name her pucker daisy.

if it’s a boy they should name him su

By melanie

September 7, 2006 09:01 AM | Link to this

if it’s a girl they should name her pucker daisy.

if it’s a boy they should name him su

By melanie

September 7, 2006 09:01 AM | Link to this

if it’s a girl they should name her pucker daisy.

if it’s a boy they should name him su

By Linda Tucker

September 7, 2006 09:04 AM | Link to this

Name him ATLAS (at last!)or, if more Asian name preferred, Yoo Hoo (hello!).

By LYNN

September 7, 2006 09:10 AM | Link to this

I DEFINITELY AGREE (AS MOST DO) THE NEW PANDA’S NAME SHOULD BE A TRIBUTE TO STEVE IRWIN… I LIKE “SIR IRWIN” IF ITS A BOY. I ALSO LOVE THE NAME “CRIKEY”, BUT SPELL IT…”CRI KEY” SO IT GOES ALONG WITH THE CHINESE NAMING…BUT “STEVIE” WOULD BE GOOD TOO. IT WOULD BE A SHAME NOT TO NAME HIM OR HER IN STEVE IRWINS HONOR. ALL ANIMALS HAVE LOST A DEAR FRIEND. NOT JUST CROCS.

By k

September 7, 2006 09:11 AM | Link to this

Fu Chee - (Fu = luck, chee = 7, since the panda’s have been here 7 years and finally got lucky)

By Jasmine

September 7, 2006 09:11 AM | Link to this

Name the baby “Pan pan ” ,chinese means hope and expectation ,and another reasone is we wait for long time .by the way, in china , “Pan pan ” is very famous panda’s name.

By Dee

September 7, 2006 09:12 AM | Link to this

Name the baby LuYang

By Wilma

September 7, 2006 09:12 AM | Link to this

Name it after Atlanta- Lana for a girl, Lanta for a boy.

By Jeff

September 7, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

We shouldn’t take ‘Chinese’ suggestions from people (most of us) who have no idea about anything regarding Chinese language or culture. Let’s name it something local. The other pandas have Chinese names, because they were Chinese. This panda is an American citizen! :) I like the “Peachtree” name. But name it something that just screams Atlanta!

By SE Martin

September 7, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

Congrats to the Mom & Dad and to Zoo Atlanta on this beautiful bundle of joy…I think a good name for the baby would be Di Si Ji Bang that is Chinese for Quarter Pound….that is how much it wieghed at birth. That will work for a boy or a girl. It flows well together and it did come into the world with a Big Bang for the State of Georgia…..

By Andrea

September 7, 2006 09:27 AM | Link to this

I think it should be Ming Lee for a girl and Xin Xin for a boy.

By Gus

September 7, 2006 09:28 AM | Link to this

Lun Yang

By Andrea

September 7, 2006 09:28 AM | Link to this

Hey I changed my mind I like Willie “P”

By Wenkai Li

September 7, 2006 09:29 AM | Link to this

In keeping with Chineese themes, how about Qiao Qiao? In Chinese, it is 乔乔. Qiao(乔) is the first word of Georgia in Chinese(乔治亚). Qiaoqiao(乔乔)togther is a very good Chinese bady nick name.

By Trish

September 7, 2006 09:38 AM | Link to this

Two suggestions, applying to girl or boy, traditional Chinese names.

GuangMing - bright clever call the baby MingMing

XiaoLu - morning dew call the baby LuLu

By koz

September 7, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this

I like the idea of naming it Di Si Ji Bang (see above post)- but I like Di Si Ji Bang with Cheese even better

By dcook

September 7, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this

Boy name - Georgia

Girl name - Peaches

By Allen

September 7, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this

name it Suri Ling

By Tricia

September 7, 2006 09:46 AM | Link to this

I like Phoebe’s suggestion of Bling Bling. Or Cola from Paula. Something which sounds Chinese, but is Atlanta too.

By Heather

September 7, 2006 09:47 AM | Link to this

Luna - (Harvest Moon) & great luck, or Ping Ping

By Crystal

September 7, 2006 09:51 AM | Link to this

I also like the name Hai Ling for a girl. Altough Irwin would be a great honor, I don’t think it is the best name. Maybe a derivitive if his name like In wing.

By Docjiro

September 7, 2006 09:56 AM | Link to this

Since the panda will not be on display for several months, I think that “Suri” would be appropriate

By Sexione

September 7, 2006 09:57 AM | Link to this

I am laughing so hard, I can’t think of ANYTHING!!!!!! You all are hilarious!!!

Ok,ok…..as much as I hate to admit it, I kinda like Bling Bling…..it dedfinitely screams “Atlanta”.

Jonathan….u need to stop!! LOL

By sandra

September 7, 2006 09:59 AM | Link to this

I’m liking Bling-Bling. I agree that it should be something keeping with either the South, Georgia or Atlanta…the baby can have both an American and Chinese name. Lots of people do it… My mom is Korean and has a traditional name, but most of her American friends just call her Sue. No co-relation at all to the 2 names….but I dont know if I like Steve or Irwin… maybe Crikey would be OK.

By Reed

September 7, 2006 10:00 AM | Link to this

We should name it Carter, after the only president to come out of Georgia.

By Siubhan

September 7, 2006 10:04 AM | Link to this

The baby should be called Zu-Zu (or Zoo-Zoo) because “it’s a wonderful life!”

By lucky three

September 7, 2006 10:07 AM | Link to this

XING SAN or “lucky three” sounds great!

By Virginia

September 7, 2006 10:08 AM | Link to this

I agree, let’s honor Steve Irwin and name him Irwin.

By Cortney Garner

September 7, 2006 10:12 AM | Link to this

I think the babies name should be Yun or Lang that way it would be named after the father and the mother.

By Reesy

September 7, 2006 10:19 AM | Link to this

If it’s a girl, name her - Barbie and if it’s a boy name him Ken.

By Roxy

September 7, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this

Girl- Roxy Boy - Rocky

By junco

September 7, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

Name it “Bao Bao”, which means precious in Chinese. Chinese also call babies “bao bao” a lot of times.

By Tonya

September 7, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

I think the baby should be named after both parents Yang Lun or Lun Yang! Happy name hunting!

By brooke

September 7, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

name it Lei Lei. Since the mother’s name is Lun Lun.

By Nikki

September 7, 2006 10:35 AM | Link to this

Honor a legend and name it Irwin.

By Brooke

September 7, 2006 10:36 AM | Link to this

Name the baby Lei Lei.

By Zoo Atlanta is my second home

September 7, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

Since China does own the baby panda no matter what and it’s going back to China after Zoo Atlanta finishes its studies, they’re probably going to want an authentic Chinese name. Steve Irwin was a great conservationalist and loved ALL animals, but I don’t think Chinese government is going to want to call the panda “Stevie” or “Irwin” or “Crikey.” Granted I’m not Chinese, so I could be wrong… Also knowing the staff cause I used to work at Zoo Atlanta for a long time, they’re going to want to stick to an authentic Chinese name as well. There are other ways of honoring Steve Irwin (rest in peace). But I think that’s really great that everyone wants to do that. Anyway, I like the fire-bird name in Chinese, Huo Chu, by Wilson because compromises can be made. It unites Atlanta and China!

By Darrin

September 7, 2006 10:46 AM | Link to this

How about “Lu-Lu” (pronunced Loo-Loo). Momma’s name is “Lun-Lun”, why not?. Wait, is it a boy or girl? If it’s a boy, how about “Lo-Lo” (pronunced low-low)? I think those are two good one’s.

By Hannah

September 7, 2006 10:46 AM | Link to this

We should name it Bling Bling to represent the ATL!!!

By Dustin

September 7, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

Kumicho

By Zoo Atlanta is my second home

September 7, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

Since the new baby panda is owned by China and will return there one day, I would think the Chinese government would want an authentic Chinese name. I loved Steve Irwin too, and I think it’s great everyone wants to honor him, but there are other ways. Though he did love ALL animals, I don’t think the Chinese want to call the baby “Stevie” or “Crikey”, but I’m not Chiniese, so I could be wrong. Also I worked at Zoo Atlanta for a long time, and I believe the staff would want an authentic Chinese name as well. I like Wilson’s idea of Huo Chu. It’s a nice compromise.

By Darrin

September 7, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

Lu-Lu (pronunced Loo-Loo) if it’s a girl, Lo-Lo (pronunced Low-Low)if it’s a boy. Yeah, those are two good ones, goes along with the mother’s name.

By Chris

September 7, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

i agree with the Bling-Bling guy, that would be a tight name.

By Justin Neumann

September 7, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

Id name it Bling Bling cuz it sounds tight and Ping Pong if its a girl LOL

By Darrin

September 7, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

is something wrong with this blog?

By Eric W

September 7, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

Well, since the zoo is owned by the city of Atlanta…AND this city apparently thrives in its constant display of racial politics…WHY NOT name it the Hartsfield-Jackson-Atlanta Panda?

By NICKIE

September 7, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this

The cub goes back to China in two years and they will name it what they want no matter what we call it but I do love Irwin or Steve for a male and maybe good old Georgia or Atlanta for a female. An American (temporarily) panda needs an American (or maybe Australian) name.

By yingyang

September 7, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this

yingyang, if its a girl name it pepsi

By April

September 7, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

I say “Irwin” for a boy and “Stevie” for a girl.

By Myrnelle

September 7, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

Malilu if it’s a girl.I think it’s a fun name.You know just sounds pretty.

By GG

September 7, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

I think the new baby’s name should be: Landon!

By Sam McDonald

September 7, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

name it yingyang, if its a girl name it pepsi cola

By GG

September 7, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

Landon should be the new baby’s name!

By Sam McDonald

September 7, 2006 10:54 AM | Link to this

name it koonitichuo

By Brooke Salet

September 7, 2006 10:55 AM | Link to this

I think you should name the baby Atlanta, because it was born in Atlanta, and it gives the baby a meaning for its name. :]

By Peridot827

September 7, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

I like Yam Yam or Xian Xian.

But, Lord, that sucker sure is ugly right now. Good thing it will get better with age! Hair is definately a good thing!

By Ginney

September 7, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

Congratulations to all at Zoo Atlanta. How about naming the cub Nan Tao (Southern Peach) or Pan Tao (Peach of the Heavens). This little cub is, after all, a real GEORGIA PEACH!

By Jhatin

September 7, 2006 11:01 AM | Link to this

Name it “OVERRATED!”

By Helen

September 7, 2006 11:08 AM | Link to this

Name the male: Maynard Name the female: Athena

By Krelnick

September 7, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this

How do you say “stick of butter” in Chinese?

By Denise

September 7, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this

how about Lun Yang after mom and dad or Yang Lun

By anonymous

September 7, 2006 11:23 AM | Link to this

How about MEILEE (pronounced may-lee)

By reva

September 7, 2006 11:24 AM | Link to this

I regard croc man Irwin and appreciate people’s suggesting this name,but crocs or Irwin has nothing to do with the new cuty panda.Therefor I suggest “cuchee coo”…that means huggable and kissable and that is what visitors going to feel like doing to this new babe.

By DAZE

September 7, 2006 11:28 AM | Link to this

All right if it is a girl MEILEE( may-lee)

By Tom

September 7, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this

Pat

By dasfritz

September 7, 2006 11:32 AM | Link to this

Since we’re trying to increase tourism, call it Atl Atl.

By dasfritz

September 7, 2006 11:34 AM | Link to this

I changed my mind, I like Bling Bling also. It’s perfect!

By Steffie

September 7, 2006 11:34 AM | Link to this

How about “Pea Chee” [Peachy - get it?]

By sb

September 7, 2006 11:40 AM | Link to this

If they name it Bindy-Bob Irwin, when it makes it’s public appearance, they can say “Crikey! It’s Bindy-Bob Irwin!”

By Darlene

September 7, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

I agree - name the baby panda Irwin.

Steve Irwin was a tremendous voice for conservation of all animals.

By maggie

September 7, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

Congratulations to Zoo Atlanta! I do agree with what Zoo Atlanta is my second home said. I AM a Chinese. This cub will go back to China. I doubt that in China how many people know about Irwin or can pronouce Crikey or Stevie/Steve. I almost can assure you that the cub will have a traditional and authentic Chinese names no matter what. My pick is Le Le (ler-ler, meaning happy, ).

By Karrie Rosen

September 7, 2006 11:59 AM | Link to this

Hi`

I would like to suggest the name ”Yum Yum” i thought of that name watching Lun Lun cleaning her tiny ”miricle” i am sure that everyone at Zoo Atlanta are thrilled on this occasion, although i think ”Yum Yum” is a sweet name, i am sure that when the Pand’s are returned to China, the baby will be given traditional Chinese name? i hope the baby is healthy and does well.

what a miricle, thank you for the video,a nice respite from ”bombings,murder,and all the rest of the mayhem” that surrounds us!!

By Bye Other Bloggers

September 7, 2006 12:05 PM | Link to this

Hannah, If you want to represent The ATL, how about Loquisha?

By Kao K'o-Kung

September 7, 2006 12:06 PM | Link to this

Kao K’o-Kung was a 13th century artist in China This Panda is an artist too, taken so long to be delivered.

By ck

September 7, 2006 12:07 PM | Link to this

The new name should be: Mai

By ET in Tucker

September 7, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

Win Win for Steve Irwin (after checking for any unfortunate meaning in Chinese)

By sheila Hodge

September 7, 2006 12:15 PM | Link to this

Name the cub police since she/he is black and white.

By Ben

September 7, 2006 12:15 PM | Link to this

Lets call it yo-yo

By Jeremy

September 7, 2006 12:16 PM | Link to this

My vote is: Ya-Ya. This is a beautiful thing!

By lt

September 7, 2006 12:19 PM | Link to this

if the name is doubled, as all the others seem to be, why not Ga-Ga (pronounced with soft ge, as in jaa-jaa — sounds like a southern rendition of “georgia” appropriately enough, to continue the ties between china and georgia when the cublet goes home :)

By Cari

September 7, 2006 12:20 PM | Link to this

Xola (african for stay in peace)

By BritD

September 7, 2006 12:20 PM | Link to this

Name that panda SoSu

It is a southerner and it was quite a surprise!

By K-Dogg

September 7, 2006 12:20 PM | Link to this

I too think the name “Bling Bling” would be the most fitting for a panda conceived and born in the ATL.

BLING BLING

By Mollie

September 7, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this

While it’s true that a panda doesn’t look like an “Irwin,” it would be a sweet tribute to a wonderful man.

By rc

September 7, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this

Name the baby panda “Lun Yang”

By Mollie

September 7, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this

…we could just compromise and call it Win Win

By Kao K'o-Kung

September 7, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this

By Harold September 7,2006 12;25PM link to this I agree-name the baby Koa K’o-Kung

By BritD

September 7, 2006 12:27 PM | Link to this

You could name it Swee-Tee (sweetie or sweet tea)a fter our southern favorite. Works for either sex, but may be emasculating for a male.

By rc

September 7, 2006 12:27 PM | Link to this

Name the baby panda “Lun Yang”

By sb

September 7, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this

Bye Other Bloggers:

Ha! ROFL

By Kao K'o-Kung

September 7, 2006 12:30 PM | Link to this

September 7,2006 12;28PM link to this I agree-name the baby Koa K’o-Kung by Harold

By Kao K'o-Kung

September 7, 2006 12:34 PM | Link to this

By Harold September 7,2006 12;33 PM limk to this I agree-name the baby Koa K’o-Kung

By Rickster

September 7, 2006 12:35 PM | Link to this

How about Pooter?

By Justin

September 7, 2006 12:38 PM | Link to this

Just name it Doo Doo.

By Ashley

September 7, 2006 12:42 PM | Link to this

LILLY if it’s a girl

By Beth

September 7, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

Name the baby panda - peaches

By Tiger

September 7, 2006 12:49 PM | Link to this

If there’s a second one…..Ying and Yang

By Susan

September 7, 2006 12:49 PM | Link to this

A perfect name for the new panda (uni-sex) would be “Cheng-Gong” which means “success”.

By Susan

September 7, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this

Another good name (M or F) would be “Fai” which, in Chinese, means “beginning” or “brilliant light”.

By Susan

September 7, 2006 12:51 PM | Link to this

Lin Yao means “beautiful jade treasure”.

By YVONNE MOSS

September 7, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this

My name for the baby panda is Lissy-Lou.

By Ron

September 7, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this

I guess I have the same idea as many others,

Name the panda Irwin

By Grammaw

September 7, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this

A good name for the new panda would be Shu Fang which means kind, gentle and sweet.

By Nancy

September 7, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this

My vote is for Irwin or Bindi.

By Name It

September 7, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this

How about Zhen Juan. In Chinese it means precious, beautiful.

By Nancy

September 7, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

While I think Steve Irwin should be remembered, that is for the Australians. The new panda should have a Chinese name.

By Carla

September 7, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

I like NuLu.

By Angelique

September 7, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

Here are my choices:

If twins, name them “Peaches & Grits” or

Lee Lee Lee Lee Peaches Butter Boo Bling Bling

By Get Real

September 7, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

“Ginger” and “Bamboo” are NOT oriental names. LOL

By Jamie

September 7, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

From Jamie in Acworth,

Just name he/she Lu Yang, or boy Yung Yang or Girl Su Yang

By Huh?

September 7, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this

Why would you name a Panda after the Crocodile Hunter? I mean, name an alligator or snake after him…but a panda?

By Michael Kelly

September 7, 2006 01:02 PM | Link to this

I would name it Aussie, that way it would be for a girl or a boy Panda. Also it would pay tribute to Steve Irwin.

By Jan

September 7, 2006 01:03 PM | Link to this

Name the baby “”Zata”

By Think People

September 7, 2006 01:04 PM | Link to this

Bling-Bling? Sorry, but I have to laugh at that one. I can just visualize a panda with a “grill” and a huge, heavy gold chain around it’s neck. LMAO!!!

By Michelle

September 7, 2006 01:07 PM | Link to this

Yin-yang

By I Agree