Invented Girl Names
- Moonee
Origin:
Fictional invented nameDescription:
Name invented for the 2017 movie The Florida Project.
- Amiracle
Description:
Amiracle is a contemporary feminine name that emerged from English-speaking countries, particularly in American naming trends. As its spelling suggests, it combines the prefix 'a' with 'miracle', creating a name that literally evokes the concept of being a miracle. This meaning-rich name likely appeals to parents who view their child as a blessing or miraculous gift. Amiracle began appearing in naming records in the late 20th and early 21st centuries but remains uncommon. The name has four syllables with a rhythmic quality and a distinctly modern, inspirational feel. Its uniqueness ensures that a child named Amiracle would stand out, carrying a name that inherently celebrates her existence.
- Liquia
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Invented nameDescription:
This aqueous name has been seen on TV as Laverne Fox's character on Weird City.
- Cardi
Origin:
Nickname nameDescription:
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.
- Brenlynn
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American invented nameDescription:
Up-and-coming combo of trendy syllables that could work as a modern way to honor a Brenda or Brendan.
- Sideræl
Origin:
Invented nameMeaning:
"with respect to the distant stars"Description:
Grimes and Elon Musk created this name for their daughter Y, full name Exa Dark Sideræl. Grimes explained it is "a more elven" spelling of sidereal, "the true time of the universe, star time, deep space time, not our relative earth time."
- Laikynn
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Invented nameDescription:
Variation of Lake.
- Aibileen
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Invented NameDescription:
Variation of Abilene.
- Jathryn
Origin:
Invented nameDescription:
Variation of Kathryn.
- Brynnlee
Description:
Brynnlee is a feminine name representing the modern trend of combination names, blending elements of Brynn (which has Welsh origins meaning 'hill' or 'mound') with the popular suffix '-lee' (meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'). This contemporary creation emerged primarily in the 2010s as part of the movement toward unique spellings and compound names. Brynnlee follows the pattern of names like Brynlee and Brinley, but with the distinctive double 'n' spelling. The name has gained modest popularity particularly in the United States, appealing to parents seeking names that sound traditional yet remain distinctive. Brynnlee combines the strength associated with Brynn and the feminine, nature-inspired quality of the '-lee' ending.
- Izela
Origin:
NahuatlMeaning:
"unique"Description:
Streamlined Isabella alternative that may have been inspired by names such as the Nahuatl Isel or Dutch Iselle.
- Sherlyn
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
This effort to update Sheryl combines Sher- with the familiar -lyn ending. Sherlyn was given to 145 baby girls in 2022, and seems to be on the rise.
- Abbeline
Origin:
Variation of Apollonia or Abilene, or invented nameDescription:
For those who are trying to nudge Abeleen, the Texas place-name, toward Adeline, the stylish girls' name. Unfortunately, you arrive somewhere short of a happy medium.
- Blakelynn
Origin:
Modern invented compound name, EnglishMeaning:
"dark, black + beautiful, delicate, lake"Description:
A modern sounding choice, blending unisex Blake with trendy suffix -lynn. It could give you the meanings "dark lake" or "dark and beautiful", depending on which root of Lynn you choose to follow. Given to around 150 girls in a recent year, this spelling is currently preferred to Blakelyn (chosen for around 100 babies).
- Kaidyn
Origin:
Spelling variation of Kayden, modern invented nameMeaning:
"round or barrel"Description:
The popular Aiden has spawned a legion of offshoots used mostly for boys but sometimes for girls too: Brayden, Caden, Kayden, Zaiden and so on. While it is now predominantly used on boys, back in the late 2000s and early 2010s, it was used more equally on girls. In a recent count, the name has fallen out of favor, with only 14 girls receiving the name in 2023.
- Wyomia
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Invented nameDescription:
Famed track and field sprinter Wyomia Tyus's name never caught on after her multiple gold medals in the 1964 and 1968 Olympic Games.
- Ysanne
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
This ancient-looking name is actually a 20th century invention, on the model of Suzanne, Marianne, Yvonne and other similar names. It is the name of a seer in Guy Gavriel Kay’s Fionavar Tapestry trilogy, and notable real-life bearers include musician and food writer Ysanne Spevack, and English actress Ysanne Churchman.
- Sala
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Modern invented nameDescription:
Name of a feminist air pirate with an evil bent, Sala is also the word name for 'room' in Spanish. Salah is a common Arabic name.
- Laudomia
Origin:
Literary creationDescription:
This name, created by Italo Calvino, has been spotted as a name in England.
- Kaavia
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Actress Gabrielle Union and basketball great Dwyane Wade brought this one into the lexicon when they chose in for their daughter, Kaavia James.
