As a unique social offspring, name bears a close link to its culture. This paper intends to probe into thecultural mentality of the English and Chinese names, which will be conducive to know better about the cultural similari-ties and differences in Chinese and English names and promote the cross-cultural communication. As a unique social offspring, name bears a close link to its culture. This paper intends to probe into the cultural mentality of the English and Chinese names, which will be conducive to know better about the cultural similari-ties and differences in Chinese and English names and promote the cross-cultural communication.