Invented Girl Names

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

A newly created compound name, blending popular name element Lynn with the Italian name Ginevra. It was chosen by a Nameberry user in 2024.

Lyja was created as a name for the Marvel Comics superhero in 1984. Her name has not caught on, but its similarity to names like Lila and Leah makes it a plausible choice, although pronunciation could be an issue (we would say LYE-uh).

Cloris is bad enough without shortening. Consider FLOR instead, a beautiful Spanish name.

While Kayla has been a mainstay in the US Top 1000 list since the 1960s, alternate version Keyla is relatively new, first entering the charts in 2002. While this spelling also has the possibility of being pronounced KEE-lah, it's most likely to cause confusing and frustration in the shadow of the much more popular spelling.

A mix-and-match unisex name inspired by Taylor.

Variation of Kathryn.

Americans love an X in their baby names, so we're not surprised that 15 sets of parents came up with Brennex for their sons and daughters in 2018. It has not been on the charts as a girl name since then, though it is still used for baby boys.

This name can be seen as a newly invented name, a sort of elaboration on Jane. It is also a rare Hebrew name—also spelled Jania—that means "from Jana." It has been declining steadily in the US since its peak between 2004 and 2008.

Sounds like Nia, looks like Leah.

Ungainly hybrid of Randi and Danielle.

Inspired by the Mazda sportscar. 'Nough said.

This name received modest usage throughout the twentieth century, though it was never given to more than a handful of girls in any given year. Its etymology most likely involves the combination of Lou and Eugenia.

A famous bearer is Valaida Snow (1904-1956), an American jazz musician who achieved international renown.

Dynamo is a newly-invented word name that's on trend in several different ways. It's got an o ending, an uplifting meaning, and it's gender-neutral. And what kid wouldn't want Dynamo as a middle name?

A mysterious name found in fantasy fiction and climbing in popularity as a kind of combo of Jamie and Tanya.

Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la... Shalonde, Shalondie, Shalondra, Shalondria.

While this spelling is running a close second on the popularity charts to the original Briana, it feels more invented -- probably because it is. Some parents may want to move further away from Brian, root name for all the feminine variations, and so prefer the e versions. But we like the older, more authentic Briana best. Another spelling way: Breanna.

Braylynn is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary American naming trends combining popular sounds and elements. Created by blending the popular prefix "Bray-" (found in names like Braylon) with the fashionable suffix "-lynn" (as in Brooklyn or Katelynn), it represents the creative naming approach popular since the 1990s. The name has a distinctly contemporary feel without specific historical roots, though it echoes traditional names like Lynn. Braylynn began appearing in American naming records in the early 2000s, gaining modest usage as parents sought unique yet familiar-sounding options. The name offers a balance between uniqueness and recognizability, with a soft, feminine sound and memorable construction that feels fresh without being difficult to pronounce or spell.