Invented Girl Names
- Lidda
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Modern invented nameDescription:
Kirsten Dunst played a young woman named Lidda, a synthetic name you may consider as a variation of Biblical place-name Lydda or as a short form of Phyllida.
- Brilie
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Modern invented nameDescription:
Brilie combines elements of the megapopular Briana and Riley to form a pleasant merger. Some would call Brilie a Smoosh Name.
- Taylen
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Modern invented nameDescription:
For girls, Taylin reads like a mashup of Taylor and Kaitlin.
- Rosae
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Modern invented nameDescription:
Created by lovers of the ae vowel combo.
- Brinlee
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Spelling variation of Brinley, combination of Brynn and LeeMeaning:
"burnt clearing; hill + meadow"Description:
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.
- God'iss
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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.
- Camari
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Modern invented nameDescription:
Camari is one of the most evenly matched gender-neutral names, given to girls and boys in equal proportion.
- Marivel
Origin:
English invented nameMeaning:
"marvel"Description:
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).
- Saybie
Origin:
Invented name
- Jamiya
Description:
Jamiya appears to be a contemporary given name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. The name likely draws from the popular name elements 'Ja-' (seen in names like James, Jamaal, and Jasmine) and '-miya' which could relate to the Japanese word for temple or shrine, though this connection may be coincidental rather than intentional. Alternatively, it might be a creative variation of names like Jamila or Jamilah, which have Arabic origins meaning 'beautiful.' Phonetically, Jamiya follows contemporary naming patterns that favor melodic, vowel-ending names for girls. The name began appearing more frequently in American naming records during the 1990s and 2000s, reflecting broader trends toward distinctive, mellifluous names with creative spellings. Its usage demonstrates how modern naming often draws from diverse phonetic influences to create names with a pleasing sound and unique character.
- Shalyn
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Modern invented name<ellipses>sha-la
- Xurelia
- Amalisa
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Modern invented nameDescription:
Amalisa is a smoosh of the prefix of Amabel and Amanda, which means lovable, and Lisa, a diminutive of Elizabeth that's long been used on its own. In some ways, it's an improvement on all of its root names -- fresher and more distinctive than Amanda or Lisa and easier to understand than Amabel, which is often confused with Annabel. Though Amalisa can be similarly confused with Annalisa which will inevitably become annoying.
- Shenna
Origin:
Invented name, meaning unknownDescription:
Strange amalgam with little appeal.
- Nariah
Description:
Nariah is a contemporary feminine name that has gained popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. It appears to be a modern variation or blend of names like Mariah, Norah, or Aria, potentially influenced by biblical names ending with the '-iah' suffix, which means 'of God' in Hebrew. While not having deep historical roots, Nariah has a melodic quality and contemporary appeal that resonates with parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. The name conveys a sense of grace and uniqueness, following naming trends that favor vowel-rich names with flowing sounds. Nariah has steadily increased in usage but remains uncommon enough to be considered a distinctive choice.
- Harleth
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Surname; modern invented nameDescription:
Harleth is a name which probably stems from combining the oh-so-trendy Harlow with the evergreen Elizabeth. However, literary parents may also remember the beautiful but difficult character Gwendolen Harleth from George Eliot's Daniel Deronda. Harleth has a fashionable edge to it, being associated with rising supermodel Harleth Kuusik.
- Blakeleigh
Description:
Blakeleigh is a feminine name that represents a modern elaboration of the name Blake, combining it with the popular '-leigh' suffix. Blake itself originated as an Old English surname meaning "dark" or "black," originally referring to someone with dark hair or complexion or someone who lived near a black stream or hillside. The addition of "leigh" (a variation of "lee" meaning meadow or clearing) creates a distinctly feminine version with a contemporary feel. Blakeleigh emerged during the 2000s-2010s trend of creating longer, more elaborate girls' names from traditionally masculine or surname sources. The name fits with similar popularized constructions like Brinkleigh or Oakleigh. While still relatively uncommon, Blakeleigh appeals to parents seeking a modern, feminine-sounding name with the familiar root of Blake but a more elaborate and distinctive presentation.
- Esmaria
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Modern invented name, combining Esme and MariaDescription:
We think Esmarie rolls off the tongue better.
- Imaray
Origin:
Invented nameDescription:
Miami-based social media sensation Imaray Ulloa catapulted her previously unique name into the charts in 2021. It was one of the biggest debuts of the year, given to 17 baby girls, though it fell to nine girls the following year.
- Lottirie
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
The stylish L leads the way on this unusual girls' name.