Invented Girl Names

Braylynn is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary American naming trends combining popular sounds and elements. Created by blending the popular prefix "Bray-" (found in names like Braylon) with the fashionable suffix "-lynn" (as in Brooklyn or Katelynn), it represents the creative naming approach popular since the 1990s. The name has a distinctly contemporary feel without specific historical roots, though it echoes traditional names like Lynn. Braylynn began appearing in American naming records in the early 2000s, gaining modest usage as parents sought unique yet familiar-sounding options. The name offers a balance between uniqueness and recognizability, with a soft, feminine sound and memorable construction that feels fresh without being difficult to pronounce or spell.

Janyla appears to be a modern invented name that emerged in American naming practices during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name likely combines the popular prefix 'Jan-' (found in names like Janet or Janice, ultimately derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious' in Hebrew) with the increasingly common suffix '-yla' that appears in many contemporary names. This construction follows patterns seen in modern naming innovations, where familiar elements are combined to create distinctive sounds. Janyla has seen modest usage since the 2000s but remains relatively uncommon. The name exemplifies contemporary creative naming practices, where parents blend recognizable name components to create unique personal identifiers. The soft vowel sounds and flowing quality of the name align with current preferences for melodic feminine names.

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.

Is it related to Angela? Or Tangelo? One invention that doesn't improve on any original.

Elaboration of Sophia created for the character Sophitia Alexandra in the video game Soulcalibur.

Fanciful feminissima name created by L. Frank Baum for a character in The Patchwork Girl of Oz.

It may have been made up for a futuristic television show, but this name would not be out of place among such present-day trendies as Kayla and Taylor.

Made-up name that tried to feminize Terry and copycat Sheryl.

Brenley: a compound of trendy syllables or Brinley variation? It's totally up to you. It was chosen by American Idol contestant Triston Harper and his wife Paris Reed for their daughter in 2025.

Up-and-coming combo of trendy syllables that could work as a modern way to honor a Brenda or Brendan.

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

If you're torn between Marissa and Alyssa.

Swinging London songbird Petula Clark claims that this name was her father's invention; in any case it hasn't seen much copycat usage.

Sweet but sleek, Ivalene can be considered an elaboration of the international Iva, or a compound name, blending Iva with Arlene, Darlene, Abilene, or similar. Quietly used in the first half of the 20th century, it was also chosen in 2024 but a a Nameberry user.

This invented name is borne by a Jamaican supermodel.

Cerie -- which may be thought of as a variation of Siri or Cherie or Ceri but in fact is related to none of them -- is the name of Liz Lemon's assistant Cerie Xerox on 30 Rock. The gorgeous Cerie's name is pronounced seh-REE. As baby names go, you could do worse. But you could also do a lot better.

Several hundred parents last year chose Jakayla, an elaboration of Kayla, or hybrid of Jacqueline and Makayla.

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