Start with surname and everyday speech
Say the full name at a normal pace, then slowly, with your family surname. A single attractive character can sound quite different once it follows a one-character or compound surname. Check whether syllables repeat or create an unintended phrase.
Balance sense, writing and readability
Look at each character’s basic meaning, then consider the combined impression. Prefer legible forms that the people around the child can reliably recognize and write. A poetic character is not always a suitable given name.
Test across generations and regions
Ask relatives who speak different Chinese varieties to read the complete name. If the child may live abroad, check whether people can approximate it respectfully. Try both traditional and simplified forms if those will matter.
Before registering
Confirm the final spelling with the relevant civil registry and family requirements. Never rely on popularity, stroke-count numerology or an automated score as a guarantee of future success.