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Invented Baby Names (with Meanings & Popularity)
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Evella
Invented literary name
Though it doesn't have historic roots--it was created by L. Frank Baum for a Princess character in his book Ozma of Oz --Evella could fit well into the Eve-Eva-Evelyn group now coming back into favor.
Brinlee
Spelling variation of Brinley, combination of Brynn and Lee
"burnt clearing; hill + meadow"
One of many variations of the name Brinley, with its on-trend -lee ending and inclusion of the "Brynn" sound. This form has never been in the US Top 1000, though Brynlee, Brinley, and Brynleigh are.
Jaylee
Modern invented name
Jaylee belongs to the family of names including Haylee and Caylee, all of which experienced their greatest popularity five to ten years ago.
Jayleen
Modern invented name
"pretty jaybird"
Jayleen is one of those modern creations that could be seen as an attempt to be trendy yet retro at the same time. Part Jaylee, part Aileen, Jayleen could be an honor for a Jane or a James, an…
Avayah
English
"life"
An elaboration on popular Ava which was chosen by YouTubers the Banks family in 2019, and subsequently became the fastest rising girl name of the following year.
Jaylene
Variation of Jayleen
"pretty jaybird"
Jaylene is one of those modern creations that could be seen as an attempt to be trendy yet retro at the same time. Part Jaylee, part Arlene, Jaylene could be an honor for a Jane or a James, a Helene,…
Jaylin
Spelling variation of Jalen
Jalen variations are all over the Top 1000 of 2015 for both genders, and this oddly-spelling version earned spot Number 933. This trend is clearly on the decline, however. A male bearer of this…
Jaylin
Spelling variation of Jalen
This spelling of popular Jalen ranks in the Top 1000 for both girls and boys.
Jaylynn
Modern invented name
This spelling of the name entered the US Top 1000 in 2001, rising until it found its apex at Number 487 in 2009. It has since been trending in the opposite direction. As with all her sister…
Jayvion
Modern invented name
It's a little bit Jay, and a little bit J.V., and a little bit any name ending with -ion. A few hundred parents choose this name each year for their baby boys, placing it in the Top 1000, but we…
Jazelle
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…
Anduin
Modern invented name
Anduin is the Sindarin name for the Great River of Wilderland in Tolkien’s fictional Middle-earth. The word means "long river" or "great river". Anduin is also a character name in the popular World…
Alaysia
Similar to Malaysia, except completely invented.
Jazlynn
Modern invented name
Less popular than spelling variation Jazlyn. The extra n does not make this name any better. Nonetheless, this spelling entered the US Top 1000 in 2007 and peaked at Number 573 in 2011.
Jedah
Invented name
The -ah ending makes Jedah read feminine, but it was actually created for a male character in the video game Darkstalkers . One of the many unique baby names inspired by the gaming world.
Jelani
Swahili
"mighty"
Unisex Swahili name rising in popularity. Musician Jelani Aryeh may be an influence.
Jelco
Modern invented names
One of the many outlandish names to come out of Canadian sci-fi series Killjoys .
Jellia
Invented literary name
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.
Jenessa
Modern compound name, Jennifer + Vanessa
"white shadow, white wave + butterfly"
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.
Evalynn
Variation of Evelyn or combination of Eva + Lynn
"desired, wished for; life + lake; life + beautiful"
Is Evalynn an alternative spelling for the popular Evelyn or is it a smoosh name blending Eva and Lynn? It could be either, so the choice is yours. As a variation of Evelyn, it derives from the…