A translator is not a naming method.
A Chinese name translator usually converts sounds or words. That can be useful for a quick label, but it is not the same as composing a name. Sound translation can produce accidental meanings; word translation can produce a name that no one would actually use.
Three different jobs
Transliteration matches sound; translation matches meaning; composition designs a name from sound, meaning, family style and elemental balance. A product that only transliterates is doing the first job, not the third.
Where translation goes wrong
An English word may have a positive meaning but an awkward Chinese homophone. A sound match may use a rare character or a name that sounds like a brand. These problems are hard to see without a native check.
A better workflow
Decide whether you need a social name, a professional name or a cultural name. Shortlist characters, read the whole name aloud, check the associations, and only then commit. A composed name is usually more durable than a translated one.
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Can I translate my English name directly?
You can transliterate it, but check the characters and homophones before using it seriously.
Is a translated name wrong?
No, but it is a different kind of name. It may be less natural than a composed name.
Can I use an online translator?
Use it for a first draft, not as a final authority. Ask a native speaker to review the result.