Invented Girl Names

Rosalynn is a feminine name of English origin, created as a variation of Rosaline or a combination of Rosa and Lynn. Its roots connect to the Latin 'rosa' meaning 'rose,' symbolizing beauty and love. The name gained notable recognition in the United States through Rosalynn Carter, First Lady from 1977 to 1981. Though never extremely common, the name experienced modest popularity during the late 20th century. Rosalynn combines classic floral imagery with a distinctive spelling, offering a balance between traditional and unique. The name evokes qualities of elegance, grace, and natural beauty while maintaining a gentle strength.

This newer sounding coalition of Jennifer and Vanessa is gaining in popularity, though it's still quite rare. Only 15 baby girls were named Jenessa last year.

Eliette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of names like Elie (the French version of Elijah) or Elizabeth. The name carries the meaning 'the Lord is my God' through its connection to these Hebrew-origin names. With its distinctly French flair, Eliette combines elegance with a gentle, sophisticated sound. Though relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, it has maintained modest usage in France and French-speaking regions. The name offers a refined alternative to more common El- names, appealing to parents seeking something melodic with European charm. Eliette's soft syllables and graceful ending create a name that sounds both classic and somewhat unexpected, conveying femininity with subtle strength.

Lusamine was created for a character in Pokemon Sun and Moon. Her name was based on the word balsamine, which refers to the balsam plant.

Kyrie elieson is one of the oldest religious refrains, meaning Lord, have mercy. As a first name, though, Kyrie is less a name of God and more a nickname-name that might be short for Kyra or a diminutive that stands on its own, a la Kylie. The best-known Kyrie is the male basketball player Kyrie Irving, who pronounces the first syllable to rhyme with my rather than fear. He has inspired more than 1000 baby boys to be given this name one recent year in the US, while it was given to 178 baby girls. Impressive numbers.

Arizbeth is a compound name particularly popular in Mexico and among Hispanic parents in the US. Created by blending Ariel or Ariana with classic Elizabeth, it is one of the hottest unique names currently around.

A modern invention that combines the popular sounds of Taylor (or Teagan and Octavia) with the trendy -lynn ending. Given to 63 girls in 2023, the name may feel more popular than it actually is, owing to the number of variations, including Taylnn, Taelynn, and Taylyn, which, when combined, mkaes this feel like a Top 1000 choice.

One of a handful of invented names inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, along with Kovid and Krown.

A rarely used play on Amber, making it more feminine and both more modern and old-fashioned at the same time.

Célimène is a literary name invented by the 17th century French playwright Molière for a character in his 1666 play Le Misanthrope. It may be derived from Latin and Greek elements meaning "heavenly" and "moon" or "strength". Notable real-life bearers include French singer Célimène Gaudieux and pianist Célimène Daudet.

A versatile name with multiple origins, Anylah - and its more popular sister spelling Anyla - have quietly risen up the US charts since the 2000s. As a Hindi and Sanskrit name, it is a feminine form of Anil, the Hindu god of the wind, while in Albania, Hungry, Poland, Sweden and Finland, it is a form of Anila or Anilla, in turn variations of Anna and Agnes, There is also the possibility that this is a created name, inspired by the rise of Nyla.

Debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2016, only to immediately dip back under the radar. While Maylee is an invented name, it can also be considered a compound name made up of May and Lee. May is a month name that's a diminutive of Mary and Lee commonly means meadow.

The Social Security Lists show this name to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states, where it likely appealed alongside Clarabel and Marigold. It feels part double-barrel, part surname, and part nature-inspired, which may encourage more parents to consider it in the future.

The beauty brand name L’Oréal is rumored to derive from L’Auréale (literally translating to "the halo"), a popular hairstyle in France in the early 1900s. The first product created by Eugène Schueller, who would eventually go on to found L’Oréal, was a hair dye called Oréal. It is related to the French word for gold, or.

What a lovely name for the much-longed for daughter - no wonder Aino is in the Top 5 in Finland, whence the name originates. Like other popular Finnish names, Aino is short and avoids the ubiquitous "a" ending we usually see in feminine names, which gives it a fresh feel and sound.

A contemporary choice, Kayley blends elements of Kayla, Hayley, Michaela, and Keeley. Likely invented as a variation of Kayla, it can be considered a combination of popular sounds, though it may also have been inspired by the Hebrew Kelilah or Keila meaning "crown" or "fortress", by the sounds of Michaela meaning "who is like God?", or by the Irish Ceilidh, which is a gathering for dance and folk music.

A contemporary creation, blending the Tay sound of Taylor (or perhaps Teagan, Dante, Anastasia, and Octavia) with the popular suffix -lynn. Given to more than 90 babies in 2024, it began to rise in usage back in the mid-2000s, then more notably during the 2010s. Alternative forms Taelyn, Taylynn, Taylin/n and Taylyn are also in use and when you combine all the spelling variations, the name is given to nearly 350 girls each year, which could make it feel surprisingly like a Top 1000 name, ranking along side Azaria, Pearl, Robin, Maisy, and Zayla.

Riverlyn is a contemporary feminine name combining nature elements with a lyrical suffix. This modern compound name blends 'River'—representing flowing water, continuity, and natural beauty—with the popular feminine suffix 'lyn.'

One in the currently modish aden family of boys' names beginning to be used for girls as well as boys. The name Brayden was given to 15 baby girls in the US last year....and over 5000 baby boys, so it can hardly be considered gender neutral, but rather a boys' name occasionally used for girls.

Cinderella stepsister type Victorian-valentine name.