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Invented Girl Names

  1. Kelis

    • Origin:

      , modern invented name

    • Description:

      Hot R & B singer Kelis Rogers's name is a combination of those of her parents' -- Kenneth and Eveliss.
  2. Brennex

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Description:

      Americans love an X in their baby names, so we're not surprised that 15 sets of parents came up with Brennex for their sons and daughters in 2018. It has not been on the charts as a girl name since then, though it is still used for baby boys.
  3. Zeborah

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Zippier Deborah.
  4. Ehlani

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Girl names ending in -lani are invented every year — Ehlani is among the latest pseudo-Hawaiian inventions.
  5. Menna

    • Origin:

      Welsh, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      Menna is used regularly in Wales in modern times. Its origins are uncertain: perhaps created by a poet, or possibly connected with the Menai Strait that separates the island of Anglesey from mainland Wales. Either way, it's pretty, straightforward, and honor Welsh heritage without screaming it.
  6. Alaysia

    • Description:

      Similar to Malaysia, except completely invented.
  7. Jellia

    • Origin:

      Invented literary name

    • Description:

      A name created for Jellia Jamb, a sweet and beautiful servant in the Royal Palace in the Emerald City of Oz, who appears in several books in the series.
  8. Zamora

    • Origin:

      Spanish place- and surname

    • Description:

      Heard in Spain more as a last name, but would work here as an alluring first.
  9. 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.
  10. Nariah

    • Description:

      Nariah is a contemporary feminine name that has gained popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. It appears to be a modern variation or blend of names like Mariah, Norah, or Aria, potentially influenced by biblical names ending with the '-iah' suffix, which means 'of God' in Hebrew. While not having deep historical roots, Nariah has a melodic quality and contemporary appeal that resonates with parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. The name conveys a sense of grace and uniqueness, following naming trends that favor vowel-rich names with flowing sounds. Nariah has steadily increased in usage but remains uncommon enough to be considered a distinctive choice.
  11. Esmerlinda

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Esmerlinda appears to be a blended name, combining "Esmeralda" and "Linda".
  12. Anelma

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "asked for"

    • Description:

      Anelma derived from the Finnish word anella, meaning "to beg." It was invented in 1906 by a lawyer named Edla Kojonen.
  13. Maleni

    • Description:

      Maleni is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Hawaiian, it's a variation of Malani, meaning 'buoyant' or 'heavenly,' while some sources connect it to Latin American origins as a derivative of Magdalena. The name has also been used in Indian communities. Maleni has a melodic quality with its balanced structure and flowing sound. This relatively uncommon name has experienced modest usage across different cultures but has never reached mainstream popularity. Its appeal lies in its exotic feel, gentle pronunciation, and cross-cultural versatility. The name offers parents a distinctive choice that sounds modern while potentially honoring various cultural traditions. Maleni has gained slight visibility through occasional use in entertainment and social media.

  14. Illusia

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Meaning:

      "illusion"

    • Description:

      Illusia was created in 1944 by the Finnish author Yrjö Kokko for his fairy tale Pessi and Illusia. In the story, Illusia is a rainbow-dwelling fairy who falls in love with an initially-pessimistic troll, appropriately named Pessi. The fairy tale was adapted into a movie in 1984 and is also a ballet in Finland.
  15. Willadeen

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Meaning:

      "will + 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). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.
  16. Taniyah

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Synthetic name on the Top 1,000 list.
  17. Mickalene

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Description:

      Borne by Mickalene Thomas, an American artist primarily known for her photographs and paintings embellished with rhinestones and enamel.
  18. Maisyn

    • Origin:

      Variant of Mason

    • Description:

      Parents seem to have decided that this spelling of popular boys' name Mason belongs to the girls -- perhaps because of its proximity to fashionable Maisie. It grew significantly in popularity throughout the 2010s.
  19. Laudomia

    • Origin:

      Literary creation

    • Description:

      This name, created by Italo Calvino, has been spotted as a name in England.
  20. 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.