Invented Girl Names

Variation of Tamara, popularized by Canadian singer Tamia.

An elaboration of popular Nova, that first appeared in the US baby name charts in 2020.

Douglas Adams invented this name for a character (aka Tricia) in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It has a nice, trilly sound, and is accessible via its kinship with Gillian/Jillian.

This aqueous name has been seen on TV as Laverne Fox's character on Weird City.

A name inspired by such popular choices as Hailey, Halsey, and Hallie.

Jamiya appears to be a contemporary given name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. The name likely draws from the popular name elements 'Ja-' (seen in names like James, Jamaal, and Jasmine) and '-miya' which could relate to the Japanese word for temple or shrine, though this connection may be coincidental rather than intentional. Alternatively, it might be a creative variation of names like Jamila or Jamilah, which have Arabic origins meaning 'beautiful.' Phonetically, Jamiya follows contemporary naming patterns that favor melodic, vowel-ending names for girls. The name began appearing more frequently in American naming records during the 1990s and 2000s, reflecting broader trends toward distinctive, mellifluous names with creative spellings. Its usage demonstrates how modern naming often draws from diverse phonetic influences to create names with a pleasing sound and unique character.

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.

Chavelle is used both as a variation of Chevelle, an American name created by Chevrolet for a 1964 car model, and as a variation of Elizabeth.

Caylee was the third fastest-rising name in 2009 and peaked then at Number 263, but has since dropped in the charts, perhaps due to the Caylee Anthony association.

A famous bearer is Valaida Snow (1904-1956), an American jazz musician who achieved international renown.

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.

A fanciful concoction whipped up by L. Frank Baum for a beautiful and powerful princess in one of his Oz books.

Blakelyn is a modern feminine name combining the surname Blake with the popular suffix -lyn. Blake itself has Old English origins meaning 'dark' or 'black,' possibly referring to someone with dark hair or complexion or someone living near a black stream. Emerging primarily in the United States in the early 21st century, Blakelyn represents the trend of creating distinctive names by blending traditional elements with contemporary suffixes. Though relatively uncommon, it appeals to parents seeking unique names with familiar components. Blakelyn offers a feminine alternative to Blake while maintaining its strength and modern appeal, fitting well with similar constructed names like Lakelyn or Braylyn.

This smoosh between Samantha and Amanda might be in for some 'salamander' teasing.

One of several creations with the anda ending, this one drawing on the Muslim favorite Rashad.

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.

Nouveau name related to Adele, Adeline, and the boys' biblical Adlai.

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.

Jehilyn is a non-intuitive spelling of the popular Jaelyn, which has a wide range of well-used spellings from Jayleen to Jaylin to Jaelyn to Jaelynn. Adding all its spellings together, there were roughly 1000 baby girls given this name last year, the same number as were called Kendall and Maggie.

Jazelle is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It can be viewed as a creative elaboration of names like Jazz or Jasmine, combined with the popular feminine suffix '-elle.' The name conveys a sense of musical elegance and uniqueness. While not among the most common names in the United States or other English-speaking countries, Jazelle gained some recognition in the early 2000s as parents sought distinctive yet melodious names. The name carries connotations of liveliness, rhythm, and contemporary style. Its exotic sound makes it appealing to parents looking for a name that stands out while remaining relatively easy to pronounce and spell.