tóng · tone 2
Meaning
paulownia tree
In names
桐 (tóng) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “paulownia tree”. In names, it carries a 'natural / elegant' feel. A tree name with a gentle, literary feel. It appears in names such as 桐旭, 佳桐. The tone is 2; practice the sound before you introduce the name.
Structure and etymology
A common character in Chinese given names.
Names that use this character
Naming notes
A tree name with a gentle, literary feel.
Tags: natural, elegant. It reads as unisex in modern names.
Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.