Jun 19, 2008

Over 4000 Chinese babies named 'Olympic Games'

A report on BBC News says that:

More than 4,000 children in China have been given the name Aoyun, meaning Olympic Games, in the past 15 years.

It is not uncommon for Chinese children to be given names of common events and popular slogans - such as Defend China, Build the Nation and Space Travel.

It is not uncommon for Chinese children to be given names of common events and popular slogans - such as Defend China, Build the Nation and Space Travel.

The rise in popularity of the name Aoyun, meaning Olympic Games, is a sign of support for the Games being staged in August in Beijing.

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