Patterson in Chinese

How do you say Patterson in Chinese?

Patterson is 帕特森 (Pàtèsēn) in Chinese. A full name keeps its English order with a dot between: Sarah Patterson is 莎拉·帕特森 (Shālā Pàtèsēn).

What Chinese family name is like Patterson?

潘 (pān), 彭 (péng), 裴 (péi): each sounds like the start of Patterson, so a Chinese-style name for you can begin with one.

How does Chinese write English names?

By sound, with characters picked for how they are said: Michael is 迈克尔 (Màikè’ěr). Newspapers, subtitles and books use one usual form for each common name.

Can I use this name?

It’s a starting point. Ask a Chinese speaker or teacher before you put it on anything that lasts, like a tattoo or a document.

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