Invented Girl Names
- Armida
Origin:
Italian, literary nameDescription:
Torquano Tasso likely invented this name for the magical enchantress who beguiles the crusaders in his celebrated poem Jerusalem Delivered. Armida is also the eponymous heroine of a Handel opera.
- Sirje
Origin:
EstonianMeaning:
"blue-feathered"Description:
Sirje is a uniquely Estonian name of unconfirmed origins, although the story goes that it was created and offered up by Julius Mägiste, a linguist, in 1929. He derived it from the word sinisirje, meaning "blue-feathered" and tied to a mythical bird creature in the Kalevipoeg, Estonia's national epic. Eugen Kapp used Sirje for one of the characters in his 1945 opera Tasuleegid, which roughly translates to "The Flames of Fame."
- Maelynn
Origin:
Combination of Mae and LynMeaning:
"beloved; drop in the sea + beautiful; soft; lake"Description:
If you can add Lynn to a name, someone will and Mae is no exception to the rule. This compound name sits somewhere between the mid-century charm of Marilyn, Jerilyn, and Jocelyn, and the contemporary cool vibes of Jazlynn, Oaklynn, and Emberlynn.
- Lusamine
Origin:
Invented nameMeaning:
"balsam plant"Description:
Lusamine was created for a character in Pokemon Sun and Moon. Her name was based on the word balsamine, which refers to the balsam plant.
- 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.
- Zixi
Origin:
Literary characterDescription:
Name of the imaginary Queen of Ix created by L. Frank Baum for one of his Oz books.
- Alaysia
Description:
Similar to Malaysia, except completely invented.
- Willadeene
Origin:
American invented nameMeaning:
"will + valley"Description:
The Social Security Lists show Willodean and 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.
- Iyana
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Iyana is a new name with a New Age feel that's been on the popularity charts since 2000, related to cousins Aiyana and Ayanna.
- Rilynn
Origin:
Modern Invented NameDescription:
A variation of Riley with an added -lynn suffix, this girl name is bubbling right underneath the Top 1000.
- Kaleigh
Description:
Variation of Kaylee and Kali with the popular "-leigh" suffix.
- Sophitia
Origin:
Invented name; variation of SophiaDescription:
Elaboration of Sophia created for the character Sophitia Alexandra in the video game Soulcalibur.
- Nailah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"One who Succeeds"Description:
Rising star Nailah Blackman is a Trinidadian singer.
- Jazlynn
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
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.
- Willadeen
Origin:
American invented nameMeaning:
"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.
- God'iss
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
God'iss Love is the full name of the daughter of R & B singer Lil' Mo, who decided to move beyond Trinity and Genesis and turn her child's name into a statement. Her sister is called Heaven.
- Willodean
Origin:
American, meaning unknownDescription:
The Social Security Lists show this name 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.
- Brinlee
- Garcelle
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
It sounds like a genuine French name, but it's an invention, made famous by actress Garcelle Beauvais.
- Taylin
Origin:
Modern InventedDescription:
A mix-and-match unisex name inspired by Taylor.