Votes now open till Nov. 7
After much anticipation, Singapore's favourite panda cub is finally about to get a name.
Image screenshot from Mandai Wildlife Reserves/Facebook.Shortlisted names
In the blink of an eye, Jia Jia's baby boy is now 81 days old and more than 4kg heavy.
According to tradition, panda cubs are given their names within the first 100 days of their birth.
Image screenshot from Mandai Wildlife Reserves/Facebook.After the panda cub's gender was revealed on Sep. 10, the public was given the opportunity to suggest name options for the panda cub.
The suggested names should be catchy, easy to remember, reflecting characters with positive meanings or attributes, have relevance to Singapore heritage and culture as well as significance to the friendship between Singapore and China, Mandai Wildlife Reserves said previously.
The judging panel is led by Speaker Tan Chuan Jin and includes representatives from the Chinese embassy.
Mandai Wildlife Reserves also explained that some names did not enter the shortlist as they already belong to other pandas with the same names.
Globally, each panda name is unique to the animal and no two pandas have the same name.
To vote for your favourite name, click here.
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