Invented Girl Names

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

An elaboration of popular Nova, that first appeared in the US baby name charts in 2020.

One of several creations with the anda ending, this one drawing on the Muslim favorite Rashad.

Synthetic name on the Top 1,000 list.

One of the many -lani names to be created in recent years, this one a variation of JWOWW's invention Meilani.

An amalgam of too many diverse elements.

An intriguing, plausible name--kind of a Nell-Hillary combo--created by L. Frank Baum for a character in his book The Lost Princess of Oz.

A pretty but none-too-classy amalgamation of Nicole and Keesha.

Also appearing as Jaliyah and Jaleah, Jalayah is mostly likely to be another variation of the popular Aliyah, which has both Hebrew and Arabic origins. In this case, the sounds of Amaya and Alaya might also have been thrown into the mix.

Sounds like Nia, looks like Leah.

A name inspired by such popular choices as Hailey, Halsey, and Hallie.

A really inventive invented name, with a little of this and a little of that. Has a somewhat rhythmic African feel.

The name Magnethia was created for Winx Club, a children's TV series about villain-fighting fairies. Magnethia is the mother of Tecna, the fairy of technology.

Variation of Tamara, popularized by Canadian singer Tamia.

Ziana could be used as a Xiana variant or nickname for Luziana or Graziana, but fair warning — it's also the name of prescription acne medication.

Only in use in the US since the late 1950s, Marivel may have originated as a creative spin on Marvel, perhaps influenced by Maribel, which has followed the same popularity trajectory (although much higher up the charts).

A sweet modern combination of Kim and Marie, never given to more than 10 baby girls per year in the US.