Family Name: The surname 顾 (Gù) originates from the ancient state of Gu during the Xia Dynasty, located in present-day Fan County, Henan Province. After the state was conquered by the Shang Dynasty, the descendants of the ruling family adopted the state name as their surname. Another branch of the Gu family traces back to the descendants of King Goujian of Yue, who were granted the fiefdom of Gu and took the place name as their surname.
Given Name: The name signifies profound grace and auspicious nobility, akin to the mythical qilin.