Invented Girl Names

Ungainly hybrid of Randi and Danielle.

An invented name inspired by the Irish/Scottish May Day festival of Beltane. And perhaps a modern way to honor a Tania?

This melodious portmanteau name is borne by Tatewin Means (full name: Tatuye Topa Najin Win), who became the first indigenous woman to run for Attorney General in the 2018 South Dakota election. She had previously served as Deputy State's Attorney of Oglala Lakota County. She is Sisitonwan Dakota, Oglala Lakota, and Ihanktonwan Nakota by heritage.

Borne by Mickalene Thomas, an American artist primarily known for her photographs and paintings embellished with rhinestones and enamel.

Another side of Paradise.

The stylish L leads the way on this unusual girls' name.

This invented name is borne by a Jamaican supermodel.

Anelma derived from the Finnish word anella, meaning "to beg." It was invented in 1906 by a lawyer named Edla Kojonen.

Variation of Lake.

Strange amalgam with little appeal.

A name created for Jellia Jamb, a sweet and beautiful servant in the Royal Palace in the Emerald City of Oz, who appears in several books in the series.