This book gently explains the meanings and cultural depth of Vietnamese names, showing why names matter as lifelong gifts filled with hope, emotion, and identity. Written in simple, child-friendly language, it helps parents choose names confidently, children understand and feel proud of their names, and families explain meanings with ease. Names are arranged alphabetically, each presented as a small story with correct pronunciation, gender use, and carefully verified meanings. Beyond definitions, the book explores how names reflect Vietnamese culture-nature, values like kindness and strength, and family wishes for safety and happiness. Short story snippets bring each name to life in everyday moments, helping readers feel how a name sounds and lives in use. Especially helpful for people living outside Vietnam, the book builds confidence and connection rather than difference. Calm, respectful, and unhurried, it invites readers to slow down, listen to names, and rediscover their warmth, meaning, and enduring place in personal and cultural identity.