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Invented Girl Names

  1. Riverlynn

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Riverlynn is a modern feminine name that combines the nature word 'River' with the popular name suffix 'lynn,' which means lake or brook, creating a flowing, melodic name that evokes natural beauty.
  2. Imari

    • Origin:

      American invented name, Japanese place name

    • Description:

      A novel creation in the vein of Amari and Akari. Imari is also a place name, connected to the Japanese city, and is the English term for Arita porcelain.
  3. Kyubey

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Meaning:

      "incubator"

    • Description:

      The name Kyubey was created for the primary villain of the anime series Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. It was derived from the word "incubator," which relates to the character's lack of a personal soul and desire to gain energy from girls. Kyubey is sonically resonant to kyuubi, mythical nine-tailed Japanese foxes.
  4. Banksy

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Credit, of course, to the artist for inventing this secretive pseudonym, but we actually have Hilary Duff to thank for Banksy as a baby name. Banksy is Duff's nickname for her daughter Banks, born in 2018. Banksy debuted on the charts in 2020, when it was used for seven baby girls.
  5. Icelyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Icelynn or Iceland, invented English name

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful ice; frozen lake; Iceland"

    • Description:

      Icelyn and its more popular sister Icelynn have been among the fastest-rising girls' names in the US in recent years.
  6. Villemo

    • Origin:

      Swedish, literary name

    • Description:

      Invented by Swedish author August Strindberg for a 1909 poem of the same name, this quirky choice is rare even in its native land but would make for an extremely eye-catching choice outside it. It may be based on Vellamo, a Finnish sea goddess.
  7. Jahzara

    • Origin:

      American variation of Zara, Hebrew and Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "blooming flower; God remembers"
  8. Maybrie

    • Origin:

      English, modern invented name combining "May" and "Bree"

    • Meaning:

      "Bree"

    • Description:

      "May" is a hot sound in girl names — just look at the rise of Maeve — which makes it ripe for creative new inventions. This cheerful, breezy number has been low-key on the US charts since 2011.
  9. Jadine

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Unusual and unfashionable name found in Toni Morrison's novel Tar Baby.
  10. God'iss

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      God'iss Love is the full name of the daughter of R & B singer Lil' Mo, who decided to move beyond Trinity and Genesis and turn her child's name into a statement. Her sister is called Heaven.
  11. Kyler

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name, combination of Kyle and Tyler, or Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "archer"

    • Description:

      Used for baby girls every year since the 80s, Kyler provides an alternative for parents wanting something with the sounds or style of Skyler, Carter, Kaia, Kylie, and Kyla.
  12. Clor

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Description:

      Cloris is bad enough without shortening. Consider FLOR instead, a beautiful Spanish name.
  13. 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.
  14. Abrielle

    • Origin:

      Short form of Gabrielle

    • Description:

      Sometimes, a new name is created by lopping off the first letter or letters. Such is the case with Abrielle, which feels like Gabrielle without its shirt.
  15. Jaylani

    • Origin:

      modern invented name

    • Description:

      A recent addition to the name lexicon with some real potential.
  16. 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.
  17. Birdella

    • Origin:

      American invented name, variation of Bird

    • Description:

      A hybrid of Birdie and Ella used briefly in the early 20th century.
  18. Naveah

    • Description:

      Naveah is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of the more commonly seen 'Nevaeh,' which is 'heaven' spelled backward. The altered spelling gives the name a unique twist while maintaining the same celestial reference. Created in the late 20th century, this name gained popularity in the United States during the early 2000s. Unlike traditional names with centuries of history, Naveah represents a modern naming trend of creative spellings and meaningful reversals. The name carries spiritual connotations and is often chosen by parents who appreciate its heavenly association and contemporary feel. Though less common than Nevaeh, Naveah offers a slightly distinctive variation on the same beautiful concept.

  19. 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.
  20. Qulyndreia

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Mother of rising star actress Quvenzhané Wallis.