Global contest to name Panda triplets draws 1.2 million entries
全球唯一大熊貓三胞胎 命名萌帥酷

The world’s only living panda triplets have finally been named, more than three months after their births at the Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park. The names were chosen through a worldwide competition, which had more than 1.2 million submissions.

The panda cubs have been international celebrities since they were born on July 29. But until this Monday, they did not have names.

A worldwide naming contest was launched on their one-month birthday. And the winning entries were finally unveiled at a naming ceremony at the Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park.

They are called Mengmeng, Shuaishuai and Kuku.

"The names were chosen to reflect each cub’s characters. These names are popular, and we hope the panda cubs will grow healthier," Dong Guixin, general manager of Chimelong Safari Park, said.

Mengmeng is the oldest sister. Her name means "cute". Shuaishuai, meaning "handsome," and Kuku, meaning "cool," are her two younger brothers.

At the ceremony, pianist Li Yundi was named the Panda Ambassador. He played melodies for the three cubs, and called for the protection for their species.

Since the panda triplets made their debut in public, around 1,000 visitors have seen them everyday. Now that they have been given names, excitement around them is sure to grow, with more visitors keener to follow their growth.