冬（dong）
Name meaning
冬 (dong) means winter, the final season of the year. In a given name it can suggest quiet endurance, reserve and winter sunlight, not coldness of character.
Practical naming use
Use 冬 (Dong) for a name that should feel calm, resilient and seasonal. It suits reflective, steady, scholarly or nature-oriented names, especially when paired with warmth or brightness.
Pairing guide
Pair 冬 (Dong) with warmth, brightness or peace: 冬阳 (Dongyang), 冬宁 (Dongning), 冬明 (Dongming) or 冬安 (Dongan). Avoid another cold image unless the intended tone is very austere.
冬阳 (Dongyang): Dong contributes winter, quiet season; Yang adds sun, open brightness.