Is 翥 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, 翥 is primarily used in classical and literary contexts. It's quite rare in everyday modern Chinese.

What kind of imagery does 翥 convey in names?

It conveys imagery of soaring flight, high aspirations, and majestic movement, often associated with mythical birds like phoenixes.

Generally no, as it carries strong, majestic connotations that typically read masculine in Chinese naming traditions.

翥Tone 4

zhù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

to soar;

to fly high (of birds);

to rise up;

used in literary contexts to describe upward flight or ascension.

to soarto fly high (of birds)to rise up

soaring phoenixdragon soaringhigh soaringsoaring flightsoaring ambitionliterary talent soaring

Often used in classical poetry and literature to describe the majestic flight of birds, particularly mythical creatures like phoenixes and dragons.
Carries connotations of ambition, success, and rising above ordinary circumstances.
The character is composed of 者 (phonetic) and 羽 (feathers/wings), visually representing flight.