Invented Girl Names
- Illusia
Origin:
Invented nameMeaning:
"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.
- Kaylynn
Origin:
Spelling variation of KaylinDescription:
Kaylynn follows a current trend in naming: add a -lynn or -lin suffix to a simple, single-syllable moniker. Alternate spellings include Kailyn, Cailin, and Kaylen. This variation has one too many Ys, and one too many Ns.
- Caralena
Origin:
English, invented nameDescription:
You could either see this as a smoosh of Cara + Lena (or any name ending in -lena), or a variation on Carolina. Either way, it's a pretty, melodious name that first appeared on the US charts in 2008, and has been used sparingly ever since.
- Wrenly
Description:
Wrenly is a modern feminine name inspired by the small songbird, the wren, known for its sweet singing despite its tiny size. This nature-based name emerged in the early 21st century amid growing trends for unique botanical and animal-inspired names. Wrenly combines the natural charm of the bird reference with the popular feminine '-ly' ending found in names like Emily and Lily. Still quite rare, Wrenly appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet melodic and meaningful. The wren symbolizes joy and liveliness in various cultures, lending the name positive connotations of cheerfulness and resilience. As a contemporary creation, Wrenly lacks historical usage but fits well with current naming trends celebrating nature and individuality.
- Khelani
Origin:
Variation of Kaylani, HawaiianMeaning:
"majestic"Description:
We've lost count of how many Kaylani variations rank on the national charts. But here's another one.
- Braylee
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Combines the prefix of Brayden and the trendy -lee suffix, and has the marks of the popular Bailey.
- Westlynn
Origin:
American invented nameDescription:
Westlynn and even more so Westlyn are among the hottest new names for baby girls, rising hundreds of percentage points in use every year. Over 50 baby girls were named Westlynn in 2017, and more than 100 were called Westlyn. The attractive unisex nickname is West.
- Sayori
Origin:
Japanese invented nameDescription:
Sayori was invented for a character in the popular anime series Doki Doki Literature Club. Creator Dan Salvato said that Sayori is an "unholy fusion between 'Sayuri' and 'Saori.'"
- Adelei
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Nouveau name related to Adele, Adeline, and the boys' biblical Adlai.
- Ozma
Origin:
Literary inventionDescription:
Princess Ozma was the leading character of L. Frank Baum's book Ozma of Oz.
- Rilynn
Origin:
Modern Invented NameDescription:
A variation of Riley with an added -lynn suffix, this girl name is bubbling right underneath the Top 1000.
- Maz
Origin:
Diminutive of Mazikeen, Mazarine, invented name, FrenchMeaning:
"harmful spirits; blue"Description:
An unusual nickname for unusual names — Mazikeen, a name invented by Neil Gaiman for his Sandman comics, and Mazarine, a French color name.
- Eclipsa
Origin:
Invented nameMeaning:
"eclipse"Description:
Eclipsa Butterfly, also called Eclipsa the Queen of Darkness, is a character on the Disney Channel show Star vs. the Forces of Evil. Both Eclipsa and Solaria, the name of her mother, debuted on the charts in 2021, two years after the series finale.
- Starlynn
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
As modern "smoosh" names go, Starlynn is not bad. Over the past two years nearly 40 American girls have been given this name. There may be some confusion with the name Starling (a type of bird), but that shouldn't be too difficult to overcome. Beware, however, its similarity in sound to Russian dictator, Stalin.
- Garcelle
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
It sounds like a genuine French name, but it's an invention, made famous by actress Garcelle Beauvais.
- Milvi
Origin:
Estonian diminutive of Miranda, LatinMeaning:
"marvelous"Description:
The Estonian writer Mats Tõnisson created Milvi as a nickname for Miranda. It's also connected to the Estonian word miilama, meaning "glow" or "burn slowly".
- Annistyn
Description:
Modern variant spelling of Anniston
- Narnia
Origin:
Literary place-nameDescription:
This Latin-sounding place-name, created by C. S. Lewis for his Chronicles, will undoubtedly be adopted by a few admiring parents.
- Cardi
Origin:
Nickname nameDescription:
Cardi B is the stage name of the rapper born Belcalis Almanzar. The name Cardi originated as a short form of Bacardi, a nickname the musician got because her sister is named Hennessy, after the cognac. The B, she says, stands for a range of things, depending on the day, including Belcalis and Bacardi. Cardi is one invented name that's found instant fame and could go much further. For now, it's definitely one of the most talked-about girl names starting with C.
- Ysanne
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
This ancient-looking name is actually a 20th century invention, on the model of Suzanne, Marianne, Yvonne and other similar names. It is the name of a seer in Guy Gavriel Kay’s Fionavar Tapestry trilogy, and notable real-life bearers include musician and food writer Ysanne Spevack, and English actress Ysanne Churchman.