Ding

Ding Origin and Meaning

The name Ding is a boy's name.

Ding is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Chinese culture, it's a surname and given name meaning 'strong' or 'steady' (丁), representing the fourth Heavenly Stem in Chinese cosmology. As a given name in Western contexts, Ding is extremely rare and might be used as a nickname or diminutive form. In some European contexts, particularly Germanic languages, it might have evolved as a shortened form of names containing '-ding' elements. The name's brevity gives it a distinct, memorable quality despite its simplicity. While uncommon as a first name in most Western countries, Ding maintains cultural significance in Chinese communities worldwide, where it represents stability and strength.

Famous People Named Ding

• Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling American cartoonist

The name Ding in Pop Culture

• Domingo "Ding" Chavez character in Tom Clancy's novels and video games