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

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The male giant panda cub, born on August 21, 2020, is Mei Xiang's third surviving offspring (Credit: nationalzoo.si.edu)

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.

The 12-week-old giant panda cub's name will be revealed on November 23, 2020 (Credit:nationalzoo.si.edu)

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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703 Comments
  • saisai
    saisaiover 4 years
    OMG I JUST WANT TO SQEEZE IT SOO CUTE!!! IM IN LOVE!!
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    • g-love
      g-loveover 4 years
      AHHHH I WANT TO SQUEEZE IT!! SO CUTE!
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      • calicocat029
        calicocat029over 4 years
        Ok pole ended the name will be... Oreo!!! 🐼🍪😍
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      • fortnite_girl_9
        fortnite_girl_9over 4 years
        Aww that IS SO ADORABLE!!!!✨ I think they should name him oreo that is a good name but I do like the other name suggestions too!
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        • llcrazylazyll
          llcrazylazyllover 4 years
          they should name him max cuz that my name and i love pandas
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          • imtootired00111
            imtootired00111over 4 years
            I JUST WANT TO HUG AND KISS IT OML SO CUTE
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            • pigsandpandas
              pigsandpandasover 4 years
              Oreo is cute for a panda name!!! I think oreo, In a game I play I have a panda and its name is oreo!
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              • pigsandpandas
                pigsandpandasover 4 years
                He is soo cute pigs and pandas are my fav animals, (If you can't tell by my name)
                Reply
                • calicocat029
                  calicocat029over 4 years
                  I think you should name him Teddy like a teddy bear! that would be SO cute! I do love all the other name suggestions though! :) 🐼🐼
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                    cozysocksover 4 years
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