Invented Girl Names

  1. Gracyn
    • Description:

      Gracyn is a modern feminine name that has gained popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. It represents a contemporary variation of Grace, derived from the Latin 'gratia' meaning elegance or goodwill. The distinctive spelling with the 'y' gives the classic name a fresh, contemporary feel while maintaining its elegant associations. Gracyn embodies qualities of beauty, poise, and divine blessing. This name has particularly resonated with parents seeking names that sound traditional yet feel unique. Its rise coincides with the trend toward names ending with the '-yn' sound. Gracyn offers the perfect balance of familiarity and distinction, making it increasingly popular for baby girls.
  2. Bixby
    • Origin:

      Invented name
    • Description:

      Along with Siri, Alexa, and Cortana, Bixby joins the ranks of virtual assistant names.
  3. Kayleen
    • Description:

      Kayleen is a feminine name with Irish and American origins, created as a modern variation of Kathleen or a combination of the popular Kay and the suffix -leen. The name carries the meaning 'pure' or 'slim and fair' from its Kathleen roots. Emerging in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s in the United States, Kayleen exemplifies the trend toward creating unique variations of traditional names. The name has a melodic quality with its long 'ay' sound followed by the soft ending. While never reaching top ranking status, Kayleen appeals to parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet distinctive, offering a more elaborate alternative to Kay while maintaining its friendly, approachable quality.

  4. Brinlee
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Brinley, combination of Brynn and Lee
    • Meaning:

      "burnt clearing; hill + meadow"
    • Description:

      One of many variations of the name Brinley, with its on-trend -lee ending and inclusion of the "Brynn" sound. This form has never been in the US Top 1000, though Brynlee, Brinley, and Brynleigh are.
  5. Tinley
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Ultimately, many parents attracted to Tinley's appealing -inley rhythm may decide they can do better with the first syllable than "tin" and move on to Finley, Brinley, or Kinley.
  6. 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.
  7. Zaylie
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Inspired by Hailey, Kailey, and Bailey, Zaylie is the second most popular spelling of this modern invention, which is predominantly spelled Zaylee. Possibly drawing inspiration for floral Azalea and French Zélie too, it was given to more than 50 girls in a recent year, while the -ee spelling was chosen for 350.
  8. Blakelyn
    • Origin:

      American invention
    • Meaning:

      "dark and pretty; dark lake; delicate and dark"
    • Description:

      A modern creation, blending unisex Blake with that popular suffix, -lynn, Blakelyn was given to more than 100 girls in a recent year. Sister spelling Blakelynn however, was slightly preferred, given to 150 babies.
  9. Tacy
    • Origin:

      American invented name
    • Description:

      Looks very much like it lost its first initial.
  10. Zeborah
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Zippier Deborah.
  11. Moonee
    • Origin:

      Fictional invented name
    • Description:

      Name invented for the 2017 movie The Florida Project.
  12. Abbetina
    • Origin:

      Invented name, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      An amalgam of too many diverse elements.
  13. Kida
    • Description:

      In Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Kida is a warrior princess from the lost city of Atlantis. Her full name in the film is Kidagakash, which was created for the film. Read more about Kida and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.
  14. Jazlynn
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Less popular than spelling variation Jazlyn. The extra n does not make this name any better. Nonetheless, this spelling entered the US Top 1000 in 2007 and peaked at Number 573 in 2011.
  15. Avalee
    • Description:

      Avalee is a feminine name with a melodic, contemporary feel. It appears to be a modern variation or elaboration of names like Ava, possibly combined with the popular '-lee' suffix that adds a musical quality. The name might also draw inspiration from 'avalon,' the mythical island from Arthurian legend, giving it subtle literary connections. Avalee has gained modest recognition in the 21st century as parents seek unique yet accessible names. Its flowing sound and intuitive spelling make it appealing while still being distinctive. The name carries a gentle, nature-inspired quality reminiscent of valleys or flowing water. Avalee offers an uncommon yet recognizable option for parents drawn to names with a soft, feminine character.
  16. Tribeca
    • Origin:

      American place-name
    • Description:

      Tribeca was the term created for New York City's TRIangle BElow CAnal Street. Stangely enough--that aside--it almost does sound like a plausible girls' name, nicknamed Becca.
  17. Jaslene
    • Origin:

      Invented name
    • Description:

      Jaslene, a reality show-related name via former America's Next Top Model winner Jaslene Gonzalez, a smoosh of Jasmine and the 'ene' ending, has dropped from Number 599 in 2007 to 976 in 2010.
  18. 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.
  19. Haisley
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Combine two parts Paisley with one part Hazel and one part Harley, add a dash of Hayes, and voila: Haisley.
  20. Tamia
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Variation of Tamara, popularized by Canadian singer Tamia.