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

September 7, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this

I have to agree with the poster that said to let Australia honor Steve Irwin. No disreprect, but I don’t understand the connection between Irwin and Atlanta’s new panda cub. I could understand a kangaroo, crocodile, kiwi, or even a new species, but not the baby panda. He/she needs an oriental name.

By My Name

September 7, 2006 01:14 PM | Link to this

How about Chou-Chou?

By Mark

September 7, 2006 01:15 PM | Link to this

Please don’t screw this up by naming it after Atlanta-look at our theme song! I vote for IRWIN!!! I hope the zoo is reading this!

By craig degarmo

September 7, 2006 01:15 PM | Link to this

Name it ” chop-chop” after the Braves !!

By Charisse

September 7, 2006 01:17 PM | Link to this

Suggestions from Mrs. B’s kindergarten class

Bear Bear Gu Gu Na Na Danielle (girl) Pizza (boy) Ee Ee Junior Bam Bam

By Ming Toy

September 7, 2006 01:22 PM | Link to this

Yue Yan…means happy, beautiful.

By Sexione

September 7, 2006 01:22 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!!!

NOW THAT’S SOME FUNNY STUFF!!!! ROTFLMAO

By Anna

September 7, 2006 01:24 PM | Link to this

I think the new Panda’s name should reflect that it was born here in the South. Maybe Panda Peach, or how about Atlanta? Atlanta the Panda. Or just Lanta. PandaLanta. LantaPanda. I better find something else to do….

By Jason

September 7, 2006 01:27 PM | Link to this

Ok, so this might sound weird, but I’ve always loved this name since I saw the movie Men In Black:

Orion.

It sounds so… mystical. Remember “the galaxy is on Orion’s belt.” The name just stuck ever since.

By Gina

September 7, 2006 01:29 PM | Link to this

I like La La and Fai. Can we get away from the “ghettoism” of the ATL… Bling Bling is and always will be/sound stupid as all get out. The are people in Atlanta over 30…

By Nancy

September 7, 2006 01:31 PM | Link to this

Steve Irwin once said: “I think I’ve actually got animals so genetically inside me that there’s no way I could actually be anything else. I think my path would have always gone back to or delivered me to wildlife.”

Steve Irwin was a special man who loved all animals and nature. The timing of two very rare events of world interest (the birth of a panda and the way Irwin died) are an indication to me that we should honor nature and the cycle of life by giving this panda a name that will in some way honor a man who dedicated his life to honor nature.

By debbie hardegree

September 7, 2006 01:37 PM | Link to this

Our class named the baby panda Ping-Ping

By Anne

September 7, 2006 01:41 PM | Link to this

and y’all wonder why our SATs are abysmal…

By Think People

September 7, 2006 01:43 PM | Link to this

@ Sexione: I’m still laughing myself silly! (Glad you enjoyed that one!)

By Nancy

September 7, 2006 01:44 PM | Link to this

I found a website that translates an English name into a Chinese Name.
http://www.mandarintools.com/chinesename.html

Based on the cub’s birthday it came up with:

Male: Yuan Shi Tan
Female: Yin Shi Tan

How ironic - tan vs. khaki and Shi also means teacher!

By Susan

September 7, 2006 01:46 PM | Link to this

Name it Susan. Nobody ever names anything or anyone after me. I deserve a name sake.

By Wilson

September 7, 2006 01:48 PM | Link to this

I suggested Huo Chu (“Fire bird”) earlier, and I still like that. Another thought has occurred to me…If we want to stick with the repetitive name thing, the cub’s call name can be Chu Chu, a nod to Atlanta’s origins as a railroad terminus (the original name of our fair city was, in fact, Terminus).

By lynn

September 7, 2006 01:48 PM | Link to this

Since we are coming up with some really stupid name in the form of BLING BLING, ATL,cola ,pepsi , How about Herbert or Maude…All joking aside,I like belle for a girl.

By lee

September 7, 2006 01:51 PM | Link to this

I agree with every one else it should be named Irwin if it’s a boy or Ming Lu.

By ATLien

September 7, 2006 01:52 PM | Link to this

Name the panda…Baby. Although, Bling Bling is hilarious!

By Ka

September 7, 2006 01:54 PM | Link to this

Lang Lang after both father and mother.

By SBW

September 7, 2006 01:58 PM | Link to this

Yes, Steve Irwin was a special man, but there are a lot of people that take conservation and animals seriously.

Why do we always have to name things AFTER someone? I think the panda should have it’s own identity and it’s own name.

Name a section of the zoo, like the reptile house or amphibian house, after Irwin.

By L

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

Amanda … as in Amanda the Panda

By Chanel

September 7, 2006 02:04 PM | Link to this

How about Kyomi!

By Denisse

September 7, 2006 02:08 PM | Link to this

If its a boy - Zoey If its a girl - Zsa Zsa

By Denisse

September 7, 2006 02:09 PM | Link to this

If its a boy Zoey If its a girl Zsa Zsa

By Mary

September 7, 2006 02:11 PM | Link to this

Name the little panda “Pluto”. We see both as stars!!!!!!!

By msymike

September 7, 2006 02:12 PM | Link to this

I like the suggestion that we name the baby panda Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Panda. We can call it Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Panda for short.

By laurie

September 7, 2006 02:22 PM | Link to this

Many great comments and ideas, but Wilson, I really like yours:

By Wilson September 6, 2006 11:39 PM | Link to this Huo Chu…”Fire Bird,” or phoenix, the symbol of Atlanta.

I have to say the rest of y’all, I almost choked when I read about the “grill” ROFL!!! I love how we can laugh at ourselves.

By Bobbie and Natalie

September 7, 2006 02:23 PM | Link to this

I agree with several others….the baby should be named after Steve Irwin. He did so much for animals and conservation! My 4 year old daughter thinks the baby panda should be named…Oreo. :o)

By Hellbent

September 7, 2006 02:27 PM | Link to this

This is Atlanta for god’s sake. They’ll name it something stupid, like Shaniqua, Shanaynay or Toyota Corolla!

By sb

September 7, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this

It’s nice to laugh at these. Thanks for the laughs. Doo doo? I don’t think so. How about Cri-kee — we can make that Chinese.

By Tommy

September 7, 2006 02:30 PM | Link to this

How about Nul Nul for its mothers name spell backward.

By April

September 7, 2006 02:31 PM | Link to this

CHLOE!!! Brcause it’s just so darn cute…

By Julie Ball

September 7, 2006 02:41 PM | Link to this

I, like many others, think Irwin would be a very suiting name giving Steve’s love and human education of animals of all species.

By page

September 7, 2006 02:45 PM | Link to this

How about Bao Bei which means “precious, priceless, treasure”

By Tresa

September 7, 2006 02:55 PM | Link to this

I say name the panda tembo, because it was born in September. Yeah!

By Carol

September 7, 2006 02:55 PM | Link to this

I suggest the name Shu Jin - chinese for precious jewel.

By Jennifer

September 7, 2006 03:07 PM | Link to this

I think that the new Panda should be named if a girl——LaLa And if a boy name him Poe-Wie.

By Ken Dickson

September 7, 2006 03:09 PM | Link to this

Only one name fits baby Pandalanta…..

Bling Bling!!!!

By none

September 7, 2006 03:11 PM | Link to this

How about… Ping Pong!

By me again

September 7, 2006 03:15 PM | Link to this

ok..since it from Atlanta…”PATL” it doesnt mean anything (not that most of us would know even if I claimed it did). And it goes along with the promo: ATL

By van heflin

September 7, 2006 03:16 PM | Link to this

Ying Yang.

By Siwash

September 7, 2006 03:16 PM | Link to this

How about Wei Wei?

By charlotte

September 7, 2006 03:19 PM | Link to this

Girl name —- Peaches Boy name —- Luke

By sonja

September 7, 2006 03:21 PM | Link to this

Name the baby Yamen if a boy and Yaming if a girl

By Larry

September 7, 2006 03:31 PM | Link to this

Ying Yang!

By katie

September 7, 2006 03:32 PM | Link to this

How about Shu Lu? What a cute name!!!

By yonathan

September 7, 2006 03:37 PM | Link to this

why dont you name it jethro? we’re all family!

By me again

September 7, 2006 03:40 PM | Link to this

Good one Ken!!

By Max

September 7, 2006 03:40 PM | Link to this

“PLUTO”!! Great name for little STARS!!

By Katie

September 7, 2006 03:47 PM | Link to this

He or she is an Atlanta native and should be called Bling Bling.

By jodi

September 7, 2006 03:47 PM | Link to this

The little panda cub should be named:

LUN LUN!

By Pande

September 7, 2006 03:49 PM | Link to this

Umm….how about DIDDY. He so fly!

By I think with a drawl

September 7, 2006 03:49 PM | Link to this

Saralanta, for a girl

Peachtree, for a boy

By LD0673

September 7, 2006 03:50 PM | Link to this

Irwin would be a fantastic name! He did so much for wildlife, it is a fitting tribute

By kph

September 7, 2006 03:53 PM | Link to this

I vote for Irwin but if has to be a Chinese name just throw a handful of change in a wash tub and name it whatever sound it makes when the change bounces around. Most Chinese names sound as if they were derived this way to me.

By Smooty

September 7, 2006 03:55 PM | Link to this

The panda should be named Lola

By Linda

September 7, 2006 03:55 PM | Link to this

Boy Name - Franklin Girl Name - Frankie

After Mayor Franklin - because whe was in China when this took place.

By Carla

September 7, 2006 03:59 PM | Link to this

It should be LuLi!

By Sabrina

September 7, 2006 04:00 PM | Link to this

i agree irwin would be a nice tribute to steve,

By Ken

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

Hmmm… how about “Down-Lo Mein”?

By Sally

September 7, 2006 04:06 PM | Link to this

If it is a boy, name him Irwin; if it is a girl, name her Bindi (after Steve Irwin’s daughter).

By Ken

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

Hey, let’s do what everybody else does, and sell naming rights…. He/she could be “The Home Depot Panda” or the “AirTran Panda” —- and we can logo him/her, too!

By Ashlee

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

I think that naming it after Steve Irwin would honor him, but after seeing interviews with him, I think he’d rather it be named after his children. So name it Bindi Bob.

By Cindy

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

I guess I live under a rock, but what the heck does ‘Bling Bling’ have to do with Atlanta?

By AIDA

September 7, 2006 04:14 PM | Link to this

I THINK YING YANG(AFTER ITS FATHER) MAKE SENSE. THE NAMES GO TOGETHER.

By JG

September 7, 2006 04:20 PM | Link to this

Name the baby Panda Yue Ying

By Dan Little

September 7, 2006 04:22 PM | Link to this

I like Zu Zu for the new baby.

By Mark

September 7, 2006 04:28 PM | Link to this

I think that we should name it after Atlanta’s civil rights leaders: Hosea Andrew Martin or HAM for short.

By Ola

September 7, 2006 04:31 PM | Link to this

Name the Baby Panda - Yum Yum

By Melissa

September 7, 2006 04:33 PM | Link to this

The women of the Atlanta Alumnae chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi worked for many years with Zoo Atlanta - holding fundraisers, etc. - to bring the pandas here and establish the habitat. The mascot for the sorority is a panda. It would be nice if part of the name is Rose, which is the symbol of the international organization.

By Jill

September 7, 2006 04:37 PM | Link to this

Oh please!!! Pretty Please!!!! Name it after Steve Irwin.

By Debbie

September 7, 2006 04:39 PM | Link to this

No suggestion for the name, but could we PLEASE have a video cam like the National Zoo? I logged on daily to keep up with their new panda!!! It was precious

N0 suggestion for a name, but could we please have a video cam like the natioanl Zoo? I logged in daily for updates and live videos of their new panda! Thanks in advance for your considerations… Deb

By Brenda

September 7, 2006 04:41 PM | Link to this

I think you should name the baby after mom and dad…Lun Yang..after all Yang Yang is the father.

By Cherry

September 7, 2006 04:44 PM | Link to this

Name the Panda “UNO” for the first born in captivity.

By Cindie

September 7, 2006 04:44 PM | Link to this

Name the baby after mommy and daddy! YUN LANG. Combine there names!! So daddys involved but doesn’t know it.

By Andy

September 7, 2006 04:57 PM | Link to this

what about “Yin-Yang”

By Rebecca

September 7, 2006 05:01 PM | Link to this

How about Sadie Mae Ling? After all, she is Chinese-American.

By Deejer

September 7, 2006 05:08 PM | Link to this

How about… Ying Yang Walla Walla Bing Bang!!

By BROTZ

September 7, 2006 05:09 PM | Link to this

YOUNG JOC/OR LUDACRIS IF BOY = SIERRA IF GIRL

By Lawauna

September 7, 2006 05:09 PM | Link to this

How about Shama Lama Ding Dong?

By Big K

September 7, 2006 05:14 PM | Link to this

How about ‘Getemup Getemup’ taken from our Atlanta theme song! Follows the 2 word pattern even!

By Elizabeth

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

I think you should either name it Irwin-like everyone else says- because its a good idea remembering a man who would have loved the panda as much as its own mother or whatever blessed is in chinese.

By jOEL tANNER

September 7, 2006 05:26 PM | Link to this

If it is a girl name her Lun Lin, and if it is a boy name him Lun Lin. This will satisfy the chinese. and also satisfy the Atlanta Zoo with its keeping namesake.

By LB

September 7, 2006 05:26 PM | Link to this

A tribute to Irwin is a great idea. I would like to suggest Win-Win for both Ir(win) and being in a win win situation with the new panda and a boost to our zoo.

By kevin

September 7, 2006 05:28 PM | Link to this

dee de deeeee

By TinaTeach

September 7, 2006 05:29 PM | Link to this

Nán-hòu I think would be a good name. One of my friends told me it means “Southern Queen” (if it’s a girl).

By Mack

September 7, 2006 05:58 PM | Link to this

The baby should be named Tang Tang. End of discussion.

By jane smith

September 7, 2006 05:59 PM | Link to this

irwin … irwin … irwin

By Bubba Bluffton

September 7, 2006 06:09 PM | Link to this

Name it “Bling-Bling”.
What would be more appropriate, considering the majority population of the City of Atlanta?

By Bubba Bluffton

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

Another suggestion: “Bang-Bang”
Same reasoning as original posting.

By Sarah Swift

September 7, 2006 06:13 PM | Link to this

Name the panda Shir Li After our mayor!

By ebuddha

September 7, 2006 06:21 PM | Link to this

OREO!

Enough said, as buddha has spoken.

By Alyssa

September 7, 2006 06:24 PM | Link to this

I LOVE the name Irwin…. I think we owe it to him. he was a great man!

By ebuddha

September 7, 2006 06:24 PM | Link to this

OREO.

By brenda

September 7, 2006 06:24 PM | Link to this

Irwin. What an awesome way for Atlanta to represent our love for Steve Irwin. Without a state funeral, many of us would love to sort out our grief by enjoying his love of wildlife, by coming to see Irwin at the zoo. It just feels right.

By The Lizard

September 7, 2006 06:26 PM | Link to this

I’ve always thought “Wing Wang” would be a good panda name, but no one’s gone for it so far. :(

By Shelley

September 7, 2006 06:30 PM | Link to this

I vot for Irwin

By Baqarah

September 7, 2006 06:36 PM | Link to this

Name the baby Baqarah. Baqarah is a beautiful name(not becuase its my name). It is unique and it means the holder of faith beauty,and grace. It will be a beautiful name for the new baby panda.

By conyers

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

it’s a no brainer: lun lun and yang yang had a fling fling

By RandiM

September 7, 2006 07:00 PM | Link to this

I would like the panada to be named Mei Mei or maybe Ming Ming.

By RandiM

September 7, 2006 07:06 PM | Link to this

i like mei mei or maybe ming ming.

By Lindsay

September 7, 2006 07:06 PM | Link to this

Lan Lan. Cause it was born in AtLANta.

By Tommy

September 7, 2006 07:09 PM | Link to this

Nyo Nyo

By RFM

September 7, 2006 07:13 PM | Link to this

name idea: Lanta

(but I agree Irwin would be a nice tribute if it’s a male panda)

By Carol

September 7, 2006 07:14 PM | Link to this

Name the baby Lun Yang.

By Brenda Whitmire

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

Bai Pang nu (male) Pang (huge, big) nu (exert, strive) Bi Bing nu (female) Bing (authority) this text will be bolded The above names represent strength and power.

By jenny

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

kung pao chicken

By Cristina

September 7, 2006 07:41 PM | Link to this

I like Cri Cri (for either male or female); my daughter likes Tiki;

By DLS

September 7, 2006 07:44 PM | Link to this

Lan Tah, because the cub was born in AtLANTAH.

By yankeyteach

September 7, 2006 07:48 PM | Link to this

Name it after both parents Lun Yang

By Christine

September 7, 2006 07:59 PM | Link to this

Panda-monium

By Christine

September 7, 2006 08:01 PM | Link to this

Peter Panda?

or how about Hope?

By Elizabeth Sturgi

September 7, 2006 08:02 PM | Link to this

I Think It Should Be Called Ming Ming….

By Sophia

September 7, 2006 08:03 PM | Link to this

I think a cut panda cub deserves a name worthy for it. Here are a couple of suggestions. How about Al-zu for Atlanta Zoo? Or An-le, peace and happiness. Fu-qu meaning good fortune, because that’s what it is to have a panda cub born it your zoo. Bau You meaning bless and protect. Zhen, meaning precious thing, tresure. Hao yun, good luck. Or Hei po or Zao Po, both meaning black white. Irwin, I feel bad for the guy, but like someone else said, that’s the name of a CROC HUNTER, NOT A PANDA!

By Maddy Ley

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

i think irwin in memory of croc-man!!!

By Fleming

September 7, 2006 08:14 PM | Link to this

Name it Yin Yin.

By Greg

September 7, 2006 08:15 PM | Link to this

This is Atlanta. If I were going to post a candidate name twenty years ago, perhaps I might come up with something intelligent. Today, I think the name “bling bling” best suits Atlanta’s demographic population. Lately the capital city of Georgia seems to be best known for it’s superficial and criminal African American (black) population.

By sb

September 7, 2006 08:17 PM | Link to this

Irwin Irwin Irwin none other will do. We want to come to the zoo to see Irwin

By Mash

September 7, 2006 08:22 PM | Link to this

“Doug…Doug or Glen - take your pick”

By Brooks

September 7, 2006 08:26 PM | Link to this

How about Darren…

By Sally McGill

September 7, 2006 08:39 PM | Link to this

Name the baby Panda “BAM BAM” if a girl and “BOO BOO” if a boy.

By doumble dork

September 7, 2006 08:40 PM | Link to this

du da you take your pick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By london

September 7, 2006 08:53 PM | Link to this

lucky bamboo

By Allison Gary

September 7, 2006 09:00 PM | Link to this

Name the panda baby Lan-Lan (For ‘Atlanta’)

By Malori

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

name the panda TRISH.

By Sarah

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

Name the panda Yoda!

By William

September 7, 2006 09:25 PM | Link to this

Name the Panda Hi Y’all

By Julia Maloney

September 7, 2006 09:31 PM | Link to this

I have Two names we can name it Irwin after croc-man, or Ying-Yang by keeping it japanese

By hellinahandbasket

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

how about ‘lama bama lin yang’

By Alyssa

September 7, 2006 09:39 PM | Link to this

I think the baby panda’s name should be Lang Lang. That little guy is sooo cute!!

By Alyssa

September 7, 2006 09:44 PM | Link to this

The baby’s name should be Lang Lang. I think it is sooo cute!

By Sue Vrooman

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

Name the panda baby “Cha Cha” which according to Coke is the Mandarin word for tea. Both China and the Southern US are known for tea — a connecting link — China, because it grows and reveres it; The South because Sweet tea is a Southern icon. We drink thousands of gallons a year down here. And both parts of the world LOVE it!

By Freida D. Slater

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

Atlanta’s newest blessing should be named Le Ji (Lucky ;-} )!!! Lun-Lun you are one cool xiong mao (Panda bear). Welcome to motherhood! Hang in there Little One!

By Lien

September 7, 2006 09:53 PM | Link to this

I think LAN LAN or LAN TAO would work.

By Merri

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

What about Crickey!!

By Barb

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

Consider the name “bao bao.” It means precious baby in chinese.

By Punky82

September 7, 2006 10:39 PM | Link to this

I think that the baby panda should be named Xi-wang (Hope) because with the success of the artificial insemination there is still hope that the Giant panda will someday no longer be considered an endangered species.

By Joe M

September 7, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this

How about ‘Bling Bling’.

By NCT

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

Peach Blossom!!! — Tao Hua (if I got the translation right)

By Michelle

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

Irwin or Pong pong!

By Josh

September 7, 2006 11:00 PM | Link to this

Name it “Oreo”

By Lon

September 7, 2006 11:10 PM | Link to this

Yum Yum!

By Chipper

September 7, 2006 11:13 PM | Link to this

Boy ——> Buh-Bah Girl —-> Dei-See

By YP

September 7, 2006 11:15 PM | Link to this

Georgie (boy) or Georgia (girl)since it was born here.

By irisnicholas

September 7, 2006 11:17 PM | Link to this

If the baby panda is a girl siyana, if it is a boy ping.

By Sarah Callahan

September 7, 2006 11:26 PM | Link to this

I like the name Zoey LIN for a girl. But please DO NOT name it Irwin.

By Dana

September 7, 2006 11:46 PM | Link to this

I vote for the name “Lily” for the new baby panda!

By Jay

September 7, 2006 11:53 PM | Link to this

It’s been said dozens of times already……but I have to vote for Irwin. He was a friend to ALL animals and one of the greatest conservationists, and animal educators ever. What better tribute can you think of !?

By JH

September 8, 2006 12:07 AM | Link to this

Moon Pie? Or for a more “chinese” spelled name, Moon Pi, or Moon Pei???….

By kathy hembree

September 8, 2006 12:08 AM | Link to this

I think Chop Stick would be a good name!

By Jared

September 8, 2006 12:15 AM | Link to this

This is too easy: Bling-Bling

By Elizabeth

September 8, 2006 12:24 AM | Link to this

How about naming the baby “Lanta” after her birthplace?

By MOT

September 8, 2006 12:33 AM | Link to this

I liked Moon Pie that is a cute southern name with a possible Asian twist.

I didn’t read through all of them, so sorry if I am duplicating, but I thought of Ying-Yang.

Also: Peter Pan-da Molly Bamboo Bitty-Bot Chinese name for Emporer/Empress Fu-Fu

By Betty

September 8, 2006 05:22 AM | Link to this

If it is a girl - Zoo Lou If it is a boy - Poo Poo

By Susan Harmon

September 8, 2006 06:12 AM | Link to this

You may need to check the spelling, but Xiao Yue. It means Little Happy or Little Happiness.

By Rawena

September 8, 2006 06:40 AM | Link to this

If it’s a girl name her Shirley.

By Rawena

September 8, 2006 06:41 AM | Link to this

And if it’s a boy - Franklin

By Chris

September 8, 2006 06:55 AM | Link to this

I think we should name it “LUCKY” because odds are if this was a human baby it would already have been aborted. Thousands of babies murdered every day and nothing is said. A bear has a cub and half of Atlanta shows up on this blog to name it. Get a clue people. God help us.

By Chris

September 8, 2006 07:00 AM | Link to this

Only in America: Hug a bear and kill a baby.

By Chris

September 8, 2006 07:14 AM | Link to this

I want to apologize for my previous blog in which I stated that “Only in America: Hug a bear and kill a baby”. That was incorrect. What I meant was, Only in America AND China: Hug a bear and kill a baby. Good. I feel better, I believe in honesty and being correct.
Here’s a thought, if Lun Lun had exercised her right to choose, and she chose to abort the cute fuzzy little beary poo, would the world have supported HER decision?

By Tony Curtis

September 8, 2006 07:15 AM | Link to this

the name should be “Atlanta”. If the panda is ever moved to another city, everyone will remember where it was born!! Atlanta Panda!!!

By Flibberdigibbit

September 8, 2006 07:19 AM | Link to this

Since this IS the ATL! I agree, what better name than “Bling Bling”?

By Flibberdigibbit

September 8, 2006 07:25 AM | Link to this

Oooh! I think “Keelabebe” rolls off the tounge quite nicely! It’s Cantonese for myopic fundamentalist hypocrite. Good idea for a name, Chris!

By D

September 8, 2006 07:37 AM | Link to this

Scarlett might be a good name for her….

By Christy

September 8, 2006 07:41 AM | Link to this

Did anyone say Ping Ping? I can’t believe the amount of responses, that’s great! What a wonderful thing to report about, something positive in life.

By Amy

September 8, 2006 07:42 AM | Link to this

Meiko (Boy) , Meiya (Girl)

By Donna

September 8, 2006 07:48 AM | Link to this

Name the baby after his proud parents, If it’s a boy: Yang Lun. If it’s a girl: Lun Yang.

By Lucretia

September 8, 2006 07:51 AM | Link to this

Hey, name her Bing Lu Lu. I think it fits her.

By Lucretia

September 8, 2006 07:52 AM | Link to this

I like the name Bing Lulu

By gerrywalker

September 8, 2006 07:53 AM | Link to this

How about Liu-Liu? It’s either male or female. Anybody know what it means in Chinese?

By DENO SIMPSON

September 8, 2006 08:00 AM | Link to this

The name should be SIRWIN (IF IT’S A GIRL), AND IRWIN (IF IT’S A BOY)!!!!!!!!!!!! YES, THE CHINESE KNOW WHO STEVE IRWIN WAS!!!!! HE HAD CHINESE MONK’S BAPTIZE HIS SON, BY CRIKEY!

By Angel

September 8, 2006 08:03 AM | Link to this

I would like to say Congrats to China and Atl for a great new blessing!

The new panda’s name should be Miracle Yang, Or Lui yang, Or Yang Lu.

Thanks for sharing the birth video its so great to see.

By Teresa

September 8, 2006 08:03 AM | Link to this

Name the baby Lang Lang

By heather

September 8, 2006 08:09 AM | Link to this

Since the panda will return to China one day, let’s give him/her an American name to honor his/her birthplace. Girl - Peach; Boy: Brave

By judy

September 8, 2006 08:16 AM | Link to this

name the baby Jing Dan

By Kathryn

September 8, 2006 08:17 AM | Link to this

Name him/her Irwin, seems only fitting……

By J

September 8, 2006 08:21 AM | Link to this

What is the Chinese word for “Welcome?”

Maybe that would be a good name because this panda baby is very welcome here in Atlanta, and we have great southern hospitality.

I’ll bet that the Chinese word for “welcome” turns out to be something like flim-flam, something we wouldn’t want to use. Anyway, “Welcome” is my thought.

By milla

September 8, 2006 08:22 AM | Link to this

Name that cutiee pie NU NU

By jg

September 8, 2006 08:23 AM | Link to this

Name him/her Y’ALL Y’ALL

By Cindy

September 8, 2006 08:25 AM | Link to this

If everyone wants to give the panda a name in memory of Steve Irwin…I think the best way to do that with a great name would be to name the panda: Bindi Bob! Steve would love it!

By Doug Mitchell

September 8, 2006 08:32 AM | Link to this

mother and father’s names combined would be appropiate-how does yung-yung sound to you?

By jeff

September 8, 2006 08:36 AM | Link to this

name the baby panda-kiki

By sarah

September 8, 2006 08:38 AM | Link to this

The name should be zin zin

By Medina Bright

September 8, 2006 08:41 AM | Link to this

Congratulation Zoo Atlanta and Mama Panda! I say name he or she “Tini Wini” pronounced Teenie Weenie because he or she is so tiny!!

By Monica

September 8, 2006 08:42 AM | Link to this

How about a compromise? A Chinese tradition of a double name, and a tribute to Steve Irwin: WIN WIN.

By D

September 8, 2006 08:51 AM | Link to this

Le Le (meaning happiness) or Ling Ling or Sun Li

By Danielle Ballard

September 8, 2006 08:53 AM | Link to this

Name the baby panda “WOO-WOO”.

By joy

September 8, 2006 08:55 AM | Link to this

Name the baby Ting Ting

By Michael

September 8, 2006 08:55 AM | Link to this

Scoochy Noochy

By Kolleen

September 8, 2006 08:55 AM | Link to this

Ying Yang—I like it

By SONYA

September 8, 2006 08:56 AM | Link to this

Here is a list of names for baby panda. Cub Yunlan (U-len) Cub Lanyun (Lan-yen) Cub Nuylan (New-len) Yung (Young) Yandori (Yan-dori) Yandora (Yan-dora) Yindori (Yin-dori) Yinya (Yin-ya) Lushi(Lew-she) Lanshi (Lan-she) Nushi (New-she) Yanu (yan-new) LuLu NeNe

By Shelby

September 8, 2006 08:59 AM | Link to this

How about Zing Zing. That could go for either a boy or girl panda.

By joy

September 8, 2006 09:00 AM | Link to this

Name the beautiful baby Ting Ting.

By Cheryl

September 8, 2006 09:02 AM | Link to this

How about Chanta? for China and Atlanta, but I also like Irwin and Bling Bling.

By Shelby

September 8, 2006 09:02 AM | Link to this

Congratulations on all the hard work. The birth is so exciting. The little one is beautiful! I have always loved Pandas ever since my husband of now 34 years bought me a stuffed panda as gift over 30 years ago. I still have it. My nickname is Panda also. I can’t wait to see the baby.

By Danielle Ballard

September 8, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

NAME THE BABY PANDA “WOO-WOO” :-)

By Shelby

September 8, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

Congratulations on all the hard work. The birth is so exciting. The little one is beautiful! I have always loved Pandas ever since my husband of now 34 years bought me a stuffed panda as gift over 30 years ago. I still have it. My nickname is Panda also. I can’t wait to see the baby.

By Debi Shepherd

September 8, 2006 09:04 AM | Link to this

Combine Mommy and Daddy’s name call him or her: Lang Lang and if there is twin Yun Yun

By misspiggy

September 8, 2006 09:07 AM | Link to this

Madison Grace

By Sabita

September 8, 2006 09:08 AM | Link to this

The name of the baby Panda I suggest is

Tun Tun

By Jill W.

September 8, 2006 09:09 AM | Link to this

I really liked the suggestion someone made earlier of Huo Chu…”Fire Bird,” or phoenix, the symbol of Atlanta. I was thinking the same thing myself. And the legend of the phoenix is well-grounded in Asia, so it would be totally appropriate for the Asian-Atlanta connection.

By Sabita

September 8, 2006 09:10 AM | Link to this

The name of the baby Panda I suggest is

Tun Tun

By Lisa & Michele

September 8, 2006 09:10 AM | Link to this

The perfect name for panda baby is BAM BOO

By Jan

September 8, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

I think the baby panda should be named after Atlanta since it was born here, but still keeping with the Chinese style. I like previous suggestion…Cola for a girl, maybe Lanta for a boy.

By Pandamic

September 8, 2006 09:20 AM | Link to this

name the panda Irwan like Mike G said

By Linda Crawford

September 8, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

Fantastic video on the birth! Name the baby ‘Po-Po’.

By cheek

September 8, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

Name it Tu Tu.

By tes

September 8, 2006 09:26 AM | Link to this

drumroll please….and the winner is: BLING-BLING!!!

By Cheryl Mills of Georgia

September 8, 2006 09:27 AM | Link to this

How’s about Lun Ying after both mom and pop panda?

By E.V.

September 8, 2006 09:28 AM | Link to this

Mei Mei would be a nice name, in honor of the 36 year old panda, who died last year at the Guilin City Zoo, in China. By the way, he was one of the oldest captive pandas.

By TGilchrist

September 8, 2006 09:28 AM | Link to this

1st Choice- IRWIN after the Croc Hunter

2nd Choice- CHI-CHI

By lindsey

September 8, 2006 09:46 AM | Link to this

Bling Bling!!!!

By john

September 8, 2006 09:48 AM | Link to this

I think it should be ESSARI. The phonetic for S.R.I.. The initials for Steve Irwin (The Crocodile Hunter).

By Sherry

September 8, 2006 09:51 AM | Link to this

For a female: Miss Scarlet Fora a Male: Rhett Butler

By Vera

September 8, 2006 09:52 AM | Link to this

Name the baby Yang Lun

By Julia

September 8, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this

Name the baby:

Ling Ling or Lunyang if its a girl and Yanglun if it’s a boy.

By Laverne

September 8, 2006 09:56 AM | Link to this

This “designer” baby should be named PRADA PANDA,

By Charlotte Evans

September 8, 2006 10:04 AM | Link to this

In the context of Atlanta being a hip hop town, I think we should go with “Bling-Bling”

By The hot animal lovers

September 8, 2006 10:11 AM | Link to this

We would like to name the baby panda after a child who was abandoned. We would like to suggest the name Shyena. We think this is a beautiful name.

By White Rabbit

September 8, 2006 10:12 AM | Link to this

Oreo. Then Nabisco could sponsor it.

By G Harvey

September 8, 2006 10:12 AM | Link to this

I would like to suggest the following that covers all aspects of the birth, the city, the death of croc lover Steve and panda origin… how about this Name the Panda- SASI- (S)in September, (A)Atlanta, (S)Steve (I)in Chinese. It can go boy or girl!

By Anna Harrison

September 8, 2006 10:24 AM | Link to this

I think “Chanta” or “Chinlanta” would be better derivation of Atlanta and China than “Atlantina” — fewer syllables.

By DONNA

September 8, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this

The baby should be named Gin-Gin boy or girl.

By April L.

September 8, 2006 10:34 AM | Link to this

A panda birth is a truly amazing event. I agree with the others suggestions that if it is a male it should be named after an amazing man who spent his life educating and preserving all animal species. Steve Irwin. Stevo or perhaps the chinese translation of Steve. If it’s a girl, I suggest Bindi.

By Lauren

September 8, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this

Irwin! Irwin! Irwin! For Christ’s sake - name it after Steve Irwin!!!! Even if it is the chinese name for Irwin mentioned above.

By Shirley B.

September 8, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

When I was a child 60 years ago, I babysat a Pekingese. His name was Tiny Yum Yum. I think he would love to pass this name on to the new boy or gir panda.

By Cathy

September 8, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

Lun Yang (after it’s Mom & Dad)

By Terrah

September 8, 2006 10:55 AM | Link to this

My vote is for the chinese translation for Steve Irwin, which means teacher. Yuan Shi Tan Or we can call him Irwin and the Chienese can call him whatever they want when he is moved to China.

By Gwen Lancaster

September 8, 2006 11:09 AM | Link to this

Name the baby Yum Yum in keeping with its parents…and because it is a delicious treat for all Atlanta!!

By Donna

September 8, 2006 11:24 AM | Link to this

I think you should combine the mother and fathers name and could be used for either sex. Lu Ang

By Sherri

September 8, 2006 12:05 PM | Link to this

Why not name the baby Lan-Lan,as in AtLANta?

By SarahMorales

September 8, 2006 12:05 PM | Link to this

Shin Shin. (pronounced more like Sheh Sheh) - it means “Thank You” in Mandarin, and Atlanta is very Thankful for such a wonderful little miracle!!!!

By By: Kathy W

September 8, 2006 12:10 PM | Link to this

I agree that it should have both parents name Lun Yang they both had something to do with this beautiful baby panda.

By Trixy Mcfalls

September 8, 2006 12:16 PM | Link to this

Lets name them Peachy and Peanut.

By Langston Lewis

September 8, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this

name it george after georgia.

By Chandra Powell

September 8, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this

In keeping with the China/Atlanta bod, I say name it Chianta Tao. (pronounced with long I)The Tao means peaches, long life in chinese.

By Lewis in Alaska

September 8, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this

Name it after the dad who finally got the job done. Ying Ying!

By RC

September 8, 2006 12:43 PM | Link to this

If it’s a female, name it “Shirley”. If it’s a male, name it “Franklin”.

By L. Rockel

September 8, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this

What about if a girl, Lin-Len. If a boy, Juin-kein ?

By L. Rockel

September 8, 2006 12:57 PM | Link to this

Great idea too guys! Never thought the zoo might consider a tribute name. Maybe Aussie for a boy in honor of the zoo steve loved and Bisue if a girl after the daughter steve loved so much. As long as Steve’s wife and family wouldn’t mind.

By Glenda

September 8, 2006 01:23 PM | Link to this

Name the baby Ping Pong.

By Glenda

September 8, 2006 01:26 PM | Link to this

Name the baby Ping Pong.

By Emily Creek

September 8, 2006 01:43 PM | Link to this

Here are my suggestions: for a girl, Zhong Tao meaning - China Peach. For either boy or girl, Hua Yi, meaning - non chinese citezen of chinese ancestry. We must all remember that these gentle giants are from China and will therefore be returned to China at some point in time, even the babies born here, they are not ours to keep, but to enjoy. In keeping with Chinese tradition the new baby will have a Chinese name but it’s name in translation can incorporate it’s location of birth. China ultimately has the final approval.

By ??

September 8, 2006 02:20 PM | Link to this

The panda will have to be given a Chinese name in keeping with tradition. I have not seen one here yet that should be taken seriously.

By Betty

September 8, 2006 02:25 PM | Link to this

Name for Panda baby: Pink-pink It looks pink right now and the name would go with the parents’ name.

By juanita

September 8, 2006 03:07 PM | Link to this

I think the baby panda should be named: zing zing.

By Toot

September 8, 2006 03:11 PM | Link to this

Ok, I have a name for the Baby Panda…Tiki

By JoAnn George

September 8, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this

Consider the name : “Xie Xie”. Which is “thank you” in Chinese (Mandarin).

By Shelley

September 8, 2006 03:50 PM | Link to this

I taught a class of 2nd graders today and they all have several name suggestions for the baby Panda… Loo Loo, Ling Ling, Ching Ching, Laylo, Lun Yang, Lang Lang, Cho Cho, Sing Sing

By Shelley

September 8, 2006 03:53 PM | Link to this

I taught a class of 2nd graders today. They came up with a list of name suggestions for the baby Panda… Loo Loo, Ling Ling, Ching Ching, Laylo, Lun Yang, Lang Lang, Cho Cho, Sing Sing

By Robin Hurtt

September 8, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this

Since Margaret Mitchell wrote “Gone with the Wind in Atlanta….I like Miss Scarlet for a girl and Rhett for a boy….

By connie

September 8, 2006 05:33 PM | Link to this

Name the baby Pom Pom

By Serena

September 8, 2006 06:17 PM | Link to this

I like “YUAN YUAN” because in chinese, it means round and cuddly!!!!

By Lee Ann

September 8, 2006 07:32 PM | Link to this

Sexual Harassment Panda

By Panda-gram

September 8, 2006 07:51 PM | Link to this

BOLD: SAN XING

three is lucky, third time is the charm…

Italic: If you know Chinese language, please tell us the best way to say “lucky threesome” or “third time lucky” as it took three long years of waiting for this sweet Panda cub!

By Martha May

September 8, 2006 08:36 PM | Link to this

If it is a male: Sol Li Lun
AND if it is a female: Mun Pi

By Martha May

September 8, 2006 08:42 PM | Link to this

For a male: Sol Li Lun For a female: Mun Pi

By Abbey Boan

September 8, 2006 08:57 PM | Link to this

Ting Tang- Abbey first grade student at Lorraine Elementary, Conyers Ga.

By Taylor

September 8, 2006 08:58 PM | Link to this

Changa-Langa- Taylor, 31/2 year old from Conyers, Ga

By Sherrill Smith

September 8, 2006 09:00 PM | Link to this

Ping-Pong

By Chandler age 7

September 8, 2006 09:13 PM | Link to this

Please name it Chan Chan after me!!!!

By Mary Cate age 7

September 8, 2006 09:17 PM | Link to this

Let’s name it Scooby-Doo after the greatest cartoon ever!!!!!!!!

By Caroline age 4

September 8, 2006 09:20 PM | Link to this

Pea Nut, Pea Nut please name it Pea Nut…after all it is the state “nut”

By lisa

September 8, 2006 10:14 PM | Link to this

Name it cha ching

By Denise

September 9, 2006 12:53 AM | Link to this

For a girl: TARA For a boy: RHETT

By Caryl

September 9, 2006 08:18 AM | Link to this

Since this is the ATL, if it is a boy, how about Jar’fredrick and a girl Lashandrickaa’

By Joy Panjic

September 9, 2006 09:25 AM | Link to this

My 6 year old grandson wants the baby named “Salute” because it sounds like a cool name!

By Harrie

September 9, 2006 11:10 AM | Link to this

My suggested name for a male or female baby Panda is simply “Ya-Ya”. Not original but appropriate still the same! Harrie in Smyrna, Ga.

By anna

September 9, 2006 11:48 AM | Link to this

The baby should be named “blessing” in chinese.

By Mary Burns

September 9, 2006 01:14 PM | Link to this

My suggestion for the name of the new cub is Bling Bling.

Mary Burns mervmary306@yahoo.com

By karen

September 9, 2006 02:02 PM | Link to this

BeeBee to hornor the Zoo’s commitment to animals and to pay tribute to Willie B

By Greg

September 9, 2006 03:47 PM | Link to this

Altho it breaks the double name tradition, how about the Chinese sounding name of: Lan Tah? It gives the birthplace its own honor as well.

By Elizabeth

September 9, 2006 09:51 PM | Link to this

name it Roar!

In October of 2005, My 10 person youth group and I attended the NCYC youth conference held in Atlanta Georgia. To complete the trip the best way we could, it was a unanimous vote to visit the Atlanta Zoo. My group and I stayed at the zoo for hours! We loved it! Our favorite attraction by far, was the panda exhibit. In fact I met a young bo there attended NCYC who was also visitng the panda, and we have become best friends. If it wasnt for a visit to the Atlanta Zoo, I would have never met Sean. Its been almost a year now, and we still talk about seeing the pandas at the Atlanta Zoo, and we really will never forget it. The best name for the panda would be Roar. Its a female and male name, and one that suits a panda perfectly, not by color, but by the strong connection and relationship you can recieve, when you too, visit the Atlanta Zoo. Thank You very much.

By QTee

September 9, 2006 10:58 PM | Link to this

What about Tao-Tao; it means Peach-peach in chinese if its a girl and Hua-Hua if its a boy. It means Peanut-peanut in chinese

By linda

September 10, 2006 08:12 PM | Link to this

What is a web sit that i can see the birth of the new baby panda?

By Pat Radcliffe

September 11, 2006 08:54 AM | Link to this

Why not “Lant Lang”? The cub was born in Atlanta and Lang rhymes with Yang.

By Jonathan

September 11, 2006 03:08 PM | Link to this

I like to name him or her ” Si Hua” is a un-sex Chinese name, mean memory of China.

By Rhonda

September 11, 2006 03:57 PM | Link to this

I think the name should continue Chinese tradition, but also have a meaning to Atlanta on how long with have waited and hoped this would happen. It should also represent something for the future. It should be a Chinese name meaning hope and faith.

By Kay Kay

September 11, 2006 04:09 PM | Link to this

How ‘bout Ying Ling if it is a girl and Ying Ling if it is a boy!

By Leon L. Ross

September 12, 2006 12:17 PM | Link to this

By Leon L. Ross September 12, 2006

Name the baby “Ca Ching”. “Ching-Ching” for short

By Mary Rose

September 13, 2006 01:13 PM | Link to this

I like the name TARA it means love

By Stephanie

September 14, 2006 04:00 PM | Link to this

For a girl: Jia Jiang - beautiful river Zi Jiang - graceful river

For a boy: Wei Jiang - great river Ping Jiang - peaceful river

By ugadogfan

September 16, 2006 05:23 AM | Link to this

That stick of butter comment had me laughing sooooo hard! I would have to vote for Tao Tao if it means peach in Chinese.

By Jessica

September 17, 2006 04:21 AM | Link to this

For A Baby Gurl Panda…

Zing Zing or Jade

For A Baby Boy Panda…

Ping Ping or Pen Pen

or mix it up Ping Zing

By Micky G.

September 17, 2006 08:53 PM | Link to this

I think they should name the baby Fu Xiongmao, which means Lucky Panda. They could call it “Fu Bear” for short.