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Invented Girl Names

  1. Jamya

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      A mysterious name found in fantasy fiction and climbing in popularity as a kind of combo of Jamie and Tanya.
  2. Kayley

    • Description:

      Kayley is a modern feminine name with multiple spelling variations including Kayleigh, Kaylee, and Kaley. It originated as an adapted form of the Irish surname Keeley or the Gaelic name Caolaidhe, meaning "slender" or "fair." The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 1980s and 1990s, partly influenced by the success of the 1985 song "Kayleigh" by the band Marillion. Kayley has a youthful, friendly sound that appeals to many parents seeking a contemporary name with Celtic undertones. While its peak popularity has passed in the United States, it remains recognizable without being overly common, offering a balance between familiarity and distinctiveness that many parents appreciate.

  3. Cyder

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Somehow a "y" got stuck in a glass of apple juice.
  4. Jenessa

    • Origin:

      Modern compound name, Jennifer + Vanessa

    • Meaning:

      "white shadow, white wave + butterfly"

    • Description:

      This newer sounding coalition of Jennifer and Vanessa is gaining in popularity, though it's still quite rare. Only 15 baby girls were named Jenessa last year.
  5. Moonee

    • Origin:

      Fictional invented name

    • Description:

      Name invented for the 2017 movie The Florida Project.
  6. Tamia

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Variation of Tamara, popularized by Canadian singer Tamia.
  7. Maylin

    • Origin:

      Variation of May of Mei-Lin, English, Chinese

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved; beautiful jade"

    • Description:

      Maylin is following in the footsteps of Maelynn and Maelyn — two modern invented Mae and Lynn compounds that are on the rise.
  8. Sy'rai

    • Origin:

      Variation of Sarah

    • Description:

      This unusual name, created by the singer Brandy for her daughter, uses punctuation in an inventive way -- a trend that takes creative spelling to a new but sometimes confusing level.
  9. Amantha

    • Origin:

      English, invented name

    • Description:

      Blends Samantha and Amanda, yet feels fresher than either.
  10. Arlenis

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Arlenis Sosa, the hot young supermodel from the Dominican Republic, is popularizing this lovely and unusual choice, related to Arlen or Arlene.
  11. Alijah

    • Origin:

      Variation of Elijah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is Yahweh"

    • Description:

      A little bit Aliyah and a little bit Elijah equals an invented name that moves into the girls' column with its choice by Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Bassett for their daughter. While there is good reason for this name to feel feminine, if you're not aware of the spelling variation, you're likely to just hear Elijah, both traditional and popular for boys. Then again, Noa is doing well for girls, so it wouldn't feel entirely out of place.
  12. Willowdean

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Meaning:

      "willow tree + 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).
  13. Reanna

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Probably an offshoot of Deanna, lacking much identity of its own.
  14. Nellary

    • Origin:

      Literary invention

    • Description:

      An intriguing, plausible name--kind of a Nell-Hillary combo--created by L. Frank Baum for a character in his book The Lost Princess of Oz.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. Laudine

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "woman from Lothian"

    • Description:

      Laudine is a name from Arthurian legend, created in the 12th century by poet Chrétien de Troyes for his romance titled Yvain. Laudine, known as the Lady of the Fountain, marries the protagonist, Yvain, after he slays her husband.
  18. Breana

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Briana

    • Description:

      While this spelling is running a close second on the popularity charts to the original Briana, it feels more invented -- probably because it is. Some parents may want to move further away from Brian, root name for all the feminine variations, and so prefer the e versions. But we like the older, more authentic Briana best. Another spelling way: Breanna.
  19. Jaleesa

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Popular ever since it appeared on the 1987 sitcom A Different World. Inventive variations include Geleexa, Ja Leesa, Ja Lisa, Jaleisa, Jalisa, Jaliza, Jilleesa, Jilleisa, Joleesa, Joleisa.
  20. Dynamo

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a forceful energetic individual"

    • Description:

      Dynamo is a newly-invented word name that's on trend in several different ways. It's got an o ending, an uplifting meaning, and it's gender-neutral. And what kid wouldn't want Dynamo as a middle name?