#still better than names like surprise or newyear or fourwheels though 💀

[gunsatthaphan]

Hi. I hope this isn’t a rude question but do thai actors know what their names mean in english (ie:Gun, Pond ect) and if they do is there a reason why they get that name and why some have “english” names like jimmy and max? And do the actors who have “thai” sounding names (tay,phuwin) , are they just written in english or are they also a nickname not a birth name? Last bit, when actors are in the opening credits to a show is the name written in thai, their birth name or nickname just written in thai? Ps love your blog!! Have a great day :)

hi anon!

I'm pretty sure they know what their names mean lmao but it's not up to them because it's their parents who give them the nickname lol.

A thai friend told me that some parents name their kids based on what they want for them in life or as a good omen for their future (Book for intellectuality, Force for strength, Win & First for determination etc.) but some also just take a syllable from their first name or something that sounds similar (tay tawan, win metawin, nat natasitt etc.) and others just keep their first name like phuwin, talay, pawin, etc. but yeah it's up to the parents lol.

About the names in the credits - that depends on the show. Some have their nicknames, first names and last names listed but in most cases it’s just their first and last name, much like at school or other official occasions. Their nicknames are mostly just used by family and friends.

I hope this answered your question anon! have a lovely day as well and thank you for liking my blog! 💜

xxx