Taichi

Taichi lands with a small confident stride, two syllables that begin wide and taper in. The most common kanji for the name include tai, meaning great or thick, and chi, carrying senses of wisdom, knowledge, or earth. It's a contemporary choice among Japanese parents, part of the move toward names that feel strong without being ornate. English speakers sometimes confuse the romanization with the Chinese tai chi, though the name has no martial-arts association in Japan. The ch in the middle gives it bite; the final short i keeps it from overstaying. Athletic, grounded, modern without trend. A name that walks in.