Except that it's not an English name

@Serrure, you comment about James no 15. No word of a lie, I worked in a language centre in Shanghai and there were 5 expat teachers, named Mark. Go figure.

Having been in China 10 years, I can now cope with Chinese names. But when I first arrived, I couldn't even recognise Chinese names, and separate them from the other new 'sounds' I was hearing.
Some Chinese names, mispronounced can also be upsetting. For example, Yao2 Ming2 is a name, when pronounced yao4 ming4 it is a threat.

I also think it is a matter of personal choice.

@tigertiger
Hey! The "MAN" from "U.N.C.L.E." was named Napoleon Solo - he was pretty cool (back in the day), right?

Depending on one's perspective of culture - names are critical issues. So if you're SERIOUS about a name, jump on the internet to look up names which describe the qualities or characteristics that you seek in yourself and how you would like people to perceive you, as opposed to something that sounds close to your Chinese sounding name.

It reflects a deeper understanding and respect for the language and respective culture the name originated from. Examples from judeo-christian cultures include Michael (arch-angel), Abraham, Moses, and of course, Christ's disciples (plus Paul) - although Judas, the great betrayer may not be a wise choice (or it can be a redeeming choice, depending on your perspective). Some names - steeped in religion, philosophy, politics, military, arts & literature, science, etc. Old China (and apparently, in contemporary China), people would choose "style" names - to represent some heroic or similar trait, so "style" yourself if you must...

starbuck, nah! spock, nah! apollo, snigger. thor, double snigger. unless you are from some countries where some names are common, i would leave well alone. adolf, jesus, mohamed, stavros, nurbert, avoid names related to fruit or candy, unless you wanna be a male pole dancer.

@tigertiger thank you for your idea, tigertiger. and my chinese name reading is Lei4 Qiao2, so about Richard, a simple and easy name?

That's my brother's name. It's a good name.

@nnoble thank you so much for your specific explains . what I consider is that they are hard to call me correctly, so for convenience, I want a english name. and I will not give up my chinese name, I introduce myself to foreigner friends with English name and to my chinese friends with chinese name. as you said,the name represents one person, it is not good to change it . your advice is so deep and thoughtful :)

@Alian

The Arabs struggle with 'P's, they're fine with 'B's, (Benghazi, Baghdad, Ali Baba etc)

When I say struggle with their P's I mean in pronouncing words beginning with them, not as in they cant handle a plate of Jolly Green Giant.

Yes, Richard is a perfectly good name.

@Napoleon: you're right about the B's and P's with Arabic speakers, that's what I meant to say.