Invented Baby Names
Some parents attempt to come up with a cool name by inventing one of their own. They may alter a too-ordinary name, vary a spelling or a pronunciation, or cobble together several euphonic but previously unrelated syllables. We have heard of a few such invented baby names that may hold some appeal -- a short list follows.
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Alivia
While Alivia may not have achieved the megapopularity of its mother name, it's in the 200s, which means there are an awful lot of little girls with this same-but-different name. Alivia combines... Read More
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Brayden
One in the currently modish aden family of boys' names beginning to be used for girls as well as boys. Read More
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Brienna
An amalgam of Brianna and Sienna that doesn't quite work.Read More
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Brogan
Brogan is a cheerful Irish surname that would fit right in with the Logans and Br-starting names now trendy for boys. It's been on the pop list for the past three years, though it's sliding... Read More
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Bryson
A surname name that can transition to first -- it entered the Top 1000 in 1980 and is now in the Top 100 at number 94. Actress NeNe Leakes chose it for her son. R&B singer Bryson Tiller's growing... Read More
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Calton
The kind of hybrid name -- it sounds like a blend of the popular Caleb and Colton -- that could catch on despite its lack of pedigree. Read More
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Cason
Cason's entire raison d'etre: It's a rhyming variation on the popular Jason, Mason and Brayson. Casen, Kasen and Kason also have crept into the Top 1000 in recent years.Read More
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Chasen
Once strictly a surname--Chasen's was an old Hollywood hangout--it's now catching on as a first name, both as an elaboration of the popular CHASE, and in following the pattern of popular... Read More
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Christia
Christia is a rare Chris name that doesn't add much to the mix. We'd prefer lengthening Christia to Christiana or shortening it to Christa.Read More
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Garren
Though it's a new name, sounds almost as dated as GARY and DARREN.Read More
