Father's surname

Baby names that go with Lim

forest or woods (Chinese / Hokkien)

Lim is rank #56 among Filipino surnames (96,874 people, chinese origin, 1 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank

#56

People

96,874

Syllables

Origin

Chinese

Historical layer

Chinese Filipino

Where it is common

Nationwide

Sound

Soft

Origin and meaning

forest or woods (Chinese / Hokkien)

Lim is a prominent Chinese surname brought to the Philippines by Hokkien-speaking immigrants from southeastern China. It represents one of the foundational Chinese-Filipino family names and has been integrated into Philippine society across centuries.

Lim is the Hokkien romanization of the Chinese surname 林 (Lín in Mandarin), meaning 'forest' or 'woods'. It is one of the most common Chinese-Filipino surnames, introduced via maritime trade and migration predominantly from Fujian province.

First-name pairing notes

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First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Because Lim is a crisp single syllable, it pairs exceptionally well with multi-syllable first names.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Lim.

Best boy names for Lim

John Carlo 87

Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108

Florencio 87

Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282

Guillermo 87

Spanish / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #331

Gian Carlo 87

Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Gian) and free… · PSA #387

Jhon Carlo 87

Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474

Reynaldo 86

Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7

Rolando 86

Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8

Eduardo 86

Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13

Roberto 86

Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14

Rogelio 86

Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17

Ernesto 86

Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27

Ricardo 86

Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28

Rodolfo 86

Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31

Alfredo 86

Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33

Fernando 86

Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43

Anthony 86

English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54

Alberto 86

Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56

Rodrigo 86

Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70

Domingo 86

Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71

Edgardo 86

Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72

Wilfredo 86

Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73

Armando 86

Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80

Virgilio 85

Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100

Juanito 85

Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116

Carlito 85

Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122

Ronaldo 85

Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126

Orlando 85

Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133

Bernardo 85

Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140

Gregorio 85

Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149

Baby Boy 85

English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158

Jericho 85

Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193

Marcelo 85

Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · PSA #199

Crisanto 85

Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202

Gerardo 85

Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212

Norberto 85

Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241

Diosdado 85

Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242

Conrado 85

Spanish / Other · brave counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #254

Mariano 85

Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · PSA #275

Teodoro 85

Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #280

Dionisio 85

Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294

Best girl names for Lim

Mary Grace 88

English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6

Josephine 88

English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9

Catherine 88

English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22

Geraldine 87

English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73

Bernadette 87

Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160

Stephanie 87

English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180

Christine Joy 87

English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182

Jacqueline 87

English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246

Katherine 87

English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249

Shiela Mae 87

English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258

Sarah Jane 87

English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259

Francisca 87

Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267

Jenny Rose 87

English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275

Cherry Mae 87

English · cherry (fruit) and pearl or born… · PSA #338

Sheila Mae 87

English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343

Florencia 87

Spanish / Other · flourishing, blossoming (Latin) · PSA #354

Trisha Mae 87

English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355

Rose Marie 87

English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360

Kristine Joy 87

English / Biblical · follower of Christ, and joy or… · PSA #391

Diana Rose 87

English / Other · divine (Latin) + rose flower… · PSA #407

April Rose 87

English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418

Christina 87

English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #427

Princess Mae 87

English · Princess (royal title) + Mae… · PSA #436

Princess Joy 87

English / Filipino · Royal daughter and joy/delight… · PSA #462

Antonette 87

English / Other · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #478

Genevieve 87

English / Other · woman of the tribe or race (French… · PSA #489

Mary Jane 86

English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11

Marilou 86

Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · PSA #17

Mary Joy 86

English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · PSA #18

Erlinda 86

Spanish / Other · Noble and gentle (Germanic via… · PSA #21

Cristina 86

Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27

Jessica 86

English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29

Virginia 86

Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31

Melanie 86

English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · PSA #34

Rosalie 86

English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · PSA #39

Marissa 86

English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · PSA #42

Mary Rose 86

English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53

Zenaida 86

Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · PSA #55

Marjorie 86

English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56

Kimberly 86

English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70

Best mother's maiden surnames for Lim

Reverse search: which middle names go with Lim?

Villanueva Lim 88

277,730 people · Spanish

Francisco Lim 88

207,840 people · Spanish

Tolentino Lim 88

133,010 people · Spanish / Other

Antonio Lim 88

92,386 people · Spanish

Alcantara Lim 88

82,799 people · Spanish / Arabic

Garcia Lim 86

441,075 people · Spanish

Mendoza Lim 86

372,402 people · Spanish

Bautista Lim 86

287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical

Castillo Lim 86

211,405 people · Spanish

Rivera Lim 86

184,543 people · Spanish

Aquino Lim 86

183,088 people · Spanish

Domingo Lim 86

147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical

Santiago Lim 86

140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical

Soriano Lim 86

140,203 people · Spanish

Mercado Lim 86

125,314 people · Spanish

Navarro Lim 86

113,992 people · Spanish

Manalo Lim 86

111,336 people · Filipino

del Rosario Lim 86

105,210 people · Spanish

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About the surname Lim

Is Lim a last name or a maiden name?

Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.

How do I pick a first name that goes with Lim?

Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Lim as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.