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Invented Girl Names

  1. Capitola

    • Origin:

      Literary invention

    • Description:

      Capitola owes its position on the US Top 1000 to the 1859 novel The Hidden Hand, also known as Capitola the Madcap. It was written by E. D. E. N. Southworth — the initials stand for Eliza Dorothy Emma Nevitte — and serialized first in the 1860s, then in 1883, and was published as a book in 1888.
  2. Xela

    • Origin:

      Galician

    • Meaning:

      "angel"

    • Description:

      A diminutive of Anxela in the Galician language of north-eastern Spain. Also used as a modern invented name in the US, for example as a backwards spelling of Alex.
  3. Jadine

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Unusual and unfashionable name found in Toni Morrison's novel Tar Baby.
  4. Ranielle

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Ungainly hybrid of Randi and Danielle.
  5. Aino

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "the only one"

    • Description:

      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.
  6. Birdella

    • Origin:

      American invented name, variation of Bird

    • Description:

      A hybrid of Birdie and Ella used briefly in the early 20th century.
  7. Avalyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aveline or Avalon, combination of Ava and Lyn

    • Meaning:

      "desired; island of apples; life, water or bird + lake or beautiful"

    • Description:

      Part Ava, part Evelyn, this name made its first appearance in the US Top 1000 in 2013 when it was one of the fastest-rising names of the year. Joining Gracelyn, Raelynn, and Emmalyn in the charts, Avalyn followed the same pattern of smooshing together a popular name with the suffix -lynn.
  8. Kiari

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Kiari is the middle name of the celebrity child of rappers Cardi B and Offset...and also the first name on her dad's birth certificate. If you like unique modern names, this is an attractive option that's a fresh spin on more established options for both genders, such as Kiara and Kyrie.
  9. Kincső

    • Origin:

      Hungarian

    • Meaning:

      "treasure"

    • Description:

      Kincső was invented in the 19th century by the Hungarian author Mór Jókai for his book A jövő század regénye, "The Novel of the Next Century." It's still a Top 100 choice in Hungary, where it peaked in 2007.
  10. Morticia

    • Origin:

      Fictional invented name

    • Meaning:

      "mortician"

    • Description:

      Charles Addams invented the name Morticia for the mother in his cartoon series "The Addams Family." The name comes from the word mortician—very appropriate for this macabre mom.
  11. Zylah

    • Origin:

      Variant of Zilla

    • Description:

      This spelling of the Old Testament girls' name feels more energetic and modern than the more traditional Zilla or Zillah -- which is probably why it's been a fast-growing name for years.
  12. Zemi

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      The advent of Zemi is likely due to the ultra-stylish name Remi, which has been picking up steam for girls and boys. Zemi debuted in 2020, when it was given to six baby girls.
  13. Neah

    • Origin:

      English, invented name

    • Description:

      Sounds like Nia, looks like Leah.
  14. Timberlyn

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Description:

      Timberlyn is a unique invention that is given to a small number of baby girls each year. It doesn't have an official meaning, however, taken together, the elements "timber" and "lyn" would mean "wooded lake."
  15. Maleni

    • Description:

      Maleni is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Hawaiian, it's a variation of Malani, meaning 'buoyant' or 'heavenly,' while some sources connect it to Latin American origins as a derivative of Magdalena. The name has also been used in Indian communities. Maleni has a melodic quality with its balanced structure and flowing sound. This relatively uncommon name has experienced modest usage across different cultures but has never reached mainstream popularity. Its appeal lies in its exotic feel, gentle pronunciation, and cross-cultural versatility. The name offers parents a distinctive choice that sounds modern while potentially honoring various cultural traditions. Maleni has gained slight visibility through occasional use in entertainment and social media.

  16. Zoella

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "life + girl"

    • Description:

      A modern combo name created from Zoe + Ella – or, in the case of influential British Youtuber Zoella, from Zoë + Elizabeth.
  17. Petula

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Swinging London songbird Petula Clark claims that this name was her father's invention; in any case it hasn't seen much copycat usage.
  18. Cardi

    • Origin:

      Nickname name

    • Description:

      Cardi B is the stage name of the rapper born Belcalis Almanzar. The name Cardi originated as a short form of Bacardi, a nickname the musician got because her sister is named Hennessy, after the cognac. The B, she says, stands for a range of things, depending on the day, including Belcalis and Bacardi. Cardi is one invented name that's found instant fame and could go much further. For now, it's definitely one of the most talked-about girl names starting with C.
  19. Willadeen

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Meaning:

      "will + valley"

    • Description:

      The Social Security Lists show Willodean and all its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.
  20. Florinda

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese elaboration of Flora or Florence

    • Description:

      Florinda may be taking a good thing, the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and springtime, and making it too elaborate.

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