Help Smithsonian's National Zoo Name Its Adorable Giant Panda Cub

While giant panda cubs are always popular, 22-year-old Mei Xiang's latest offspring, born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo on August 21, 2020, is particularly so. The daily live-stream of the adorable male cub, whose birth brought much-needed cheer during the COVID-19 pandemic, has garnered over a million virtual visitors. Hence, it is only fitting that zoo officials are asking fans to help name the precious 12-week-old.

Those wishing to participate can visit the National Zoo's website and choose from one of four names selected by the Zoo and Chinese partners. They include Fu Zai (Mandarin Chinese for "prosperous boy"), Xiao Qi ji (Mandarin Chinese for "little miracle"), Xing Fu (Mandarin Chinese for "happy and prosperous"), and Zai Zai (a traditional Mandarine Chinese nickname for a boy).
Fans can vote for their favorite name once per day from November 16, 2020, to Nov. 20, 2020. The most popular name will be announced and bestowed on the cub on November 23, 2020. Be sure to get your vote in today!
Resources: nationalzoo.si.edu

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593 Comments
- lolapanda18Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 1:18 pmCute
- nacelanu-158575728276Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 7:42 amso cute
- sparklecornWednesday, January 20, 2021 at 5:39 amSooooooooooooooooo cute
- awes124Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 3:20 pmsooooooooooooooooooo cute
- coolgirl888Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 1:18 pmAww, its name should be cuddles
- kittiesmamaTuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11:48 amIts a boy
- dacoder42Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6:36 amname him Fuzzi!
- bookwormgirlMonday, January 18, 2021 at 1:14 pmThat panda is sooooooo adorable. 🐼🐼🐼
- thebest777Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 5:26 pmBambi would be a great name like Bamboo?
- jyroligykunixyFriday, January 15, 2021 at 7:03 pmawww so cute!! I love pandas I have always been a pet lover!! Any type of animal I love!!