Invented Girl Names

  1. Qulyndreia
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Mother of rising star actress Quvenzhané Wallis.
  2. Neah
    • Origin:

      English, invented name
    • Description:

      Sounds like Nia, looks like Leah.
  3. Jaylee
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Jaylee belongs to the family of names including Haylee and Caylee, all of which experienced their greatest popularity five to ten years ago.
  4. Julissa
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Julia
    • Meaning:

      "youthful or sky father"
    • Description:

      Julissa is a Spanish version of Julia used mostly in Latin America. It peaked in the 1990s and early 2000s and now hovers near the bottom of the Top 1000.
  5. Celimene
    • Origin:

      Literary name
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly strength"
    • Description:

      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.
  6. Irelynn
    • Description:

      Irelynn is a modern feminine variation of the name Ireland, drawing inspiration from the beautiful island nation. This elegant name combines elements of 'Ireland' with the popular '-lynn' suffix that appears in many contemporary girls' names. Irelynn began gaining modest attention in the United States during the early 2000s as parents sought unique names with cultural connections. The name evokes images of rolling green hills, rich heritage, and Celtic traditions. While not among the top-ranked names, Irelynn appeals to parents looking for something distinctive yet melodic, with clear cultural roots but a modern twist. The name's soft sound and meaningful geographical connection make it an increasingly appealing choice for parents of Irish descent or those who simply appreciate Irish culture.
  7. Westlyn
    • Origin:

      American invented name
    • Description:

      Westlyn is a hot new girls' names, rising 350 percent in 2017 over the year before in official US statistics. It was given to just over 100 baby girls in 2017. Actor Josh Brolin named his daughter Westlyn Reign. Near-identical twin Westlynn is also growing in popularity, given to about half as many baby girls. Westlyn is a combination of word name West, also becoming more popular in various forms including Weston and Wesley for boys, and the long-used suffix lyn. West is a stylist and attractive unisex short form.
  8. Evrose
    • Origin:

      Invented literary name
    • Description:

      A combination-type name invented by L. Frank Baum for a Princess character who first appears in his book Ozma of Oz.
  9. Malani
    • Origin:

      Invented name
    • Description:

      Girl names ending in lani are one of the hottest trends of recent years, thanks to the lilting and lyrical Hawaiian name Leilani. Leilani has inspired a number of offshoots, including Kehlani and Meilani.
  10. Clarinda
    • Origin:

      Literary elaboration of Clara
    • Meaning:

      "bright, clear"
    • Description:

      A poetic name first used in Edmund Spenser's "The Faerie Queene" in 1596, it had a literary vogue in the 18th century, especially favored by Robert Burns. "inda" names--Melinda, Belinda, Linda" are not particularly in right now.
  11. Braylee
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Combines the prefix of Brayden and the trendy -lee suffix, and has the marks of the popular Bailey.
  12. Alaysia
    • Description:

      Similar to Malaysia, except completely invented.
  13. Ozma
    • Origin:

      Literary invention
    • Description:

      Princess Ozma was the leading character of L. Frank Baum's book Ozma of Oz.
  14. Semaj
    • Origin:

      Variation of James, English from Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"
    • Description:

      Semaj is part of a special club of names created by spelling other names backward (meet the president, Nevaeh). Semaj is a reversal of James and is used primarily for boys. But ever since James became fair game for girls, so did Semaj — it's now unisex in usage.
  15. Quiana
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Quiana might be thought of as the first synthetic name. Quiana was popular in the 1970s and 80s, along with the same-named form of polyester.
  16. Zalie
    • Origin:

      Short form of Azalea or modern invented name
    • Description:

      Zalie -- which may be styled Zayley or Zaylee or Zaylie, among other spellings -- might be a short form of the flower name Azalea or may also be a cute modern nickname-name used on its own. You might think of it as a member of the squad of names that include Bailey, Hayley, Kaylee and so on, which is always welcoming new members and is one of the prime group of cute baby names.
  17. Esmaria
    • Origin:

      English invented name, combination of Esme + Maria
    • Meaning:

      "beloved + drop of the sea"
    • Description:

      We think Esmarie rolls off the tongue better.
  18. Ysanne
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      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.
  19. Everlynn
    • Origin:

      American invented name, variation of Evelyn and Everly, English
    • Meaning:

      "desired; water; island; wild boar in woodland clearing"
    • Description:

      Everlynn combines two of the hottest baby names of the moment — Evelyn and Everly — but can't claim either of their histories. Although if you can't decide between the two, Everlynn is the logical compromise.
  20. Kailey
    • Origin:

      Variation of Kaylee, English
    • Meaning:

      "laurel, crown"
    • Description:

      Kaylee meets Hailey.

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