Every child is unique and deserves a unique name. If you are looking for invented or made-up baby names, this post is for you. The latest trend among new parents is to invent a unique name for the apple of their eyes. While some parents merge their names and make up a memorable name, others alter the spelling. Some of them bring variations to the common names, while others change the pronunciation to give it a modern twist. If you are also planning to invent a unique name for your little one, you could draw inspiration from this list of interesting yet meaningful baby names.
Invented Or Made-Up Baby Names
1. Auburn
It is a unique reddish-brown color. Parents who like special or rare colors name their children after it.
2. Ace
In Latin, “Ace” means “unity” or “one.” If your handsome boy completes your family, you can name him “Ace.”
3. Aven
“Aven” can also be spelled as “Eaven ” and is a mountain flower from the Rose family.
4. Brevin
The name “Brevin” doesn’t have a meaning but is a variant of “Kevin” and “Devin.”
5. Brixton
It refers to “Brox’s town in England.” “Brixton” is known to have originated from the word “Brixistane,” which means “the stone of Brixi (a Saxon lord).”
6. Bryden
It has been derived from an English surname “Braden,” which means “a dweller near the broad valley.” A few other variations can be “Brayden,” “Bradon,” and “Braydon,.” You can even use “Brydie” or “Bryder-man” as nicknames.
7. Bryson
“Bryson” is an invented name with no specific meaning but has a Celtic-sound and the suffix -son, making it unique.
8. Calton
“Calton” is a hybrid of the names of the famous Survivor duo “Colton” and “Caleb.” It is a unique choice for a boy.
9. Charleston
Some new parents name their children after place names. “Charleston” is a city in South Carolina and also refers to the “Town of King Charles.”
10. Crispin
The name seems to have been derived from “Crispinus,” which refers to “curly hair.” It is also an old Roman family surname.
11. Cruz
In Portuguese and Spanish, “Cruz” is a derivative of “cross,” a Christian symbol. It is a surname and is now being used as a first name.
12. Cyler
The invented boy name “Cyler” probably originated from a Dutch word, “Cuyler,” which refers to the “people’s victory.”
13. Dax
“Dax” is a made-up name and refers to “a leader” or “a celebrity” in French.
14. Declan
It refers to “a man of prayer.” It is a traditional Irish term that has become popular in the last few years.
15. Ebenezer
A few parents like to name their children after their favorite characters from novels or movies. “Ebenezer” is a character from the book ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens and also means “stone of help,” in Hebrew.
16. Garrett
It is an English name derived from ther German-origin name, “Gerard” or “Gerald.” “Garrett” refers to “strong with the spear” or “ruler with the spear.”
17. Graylen
“Graylen” is a unique name for a son. Itt refers to “miracle” and is of African origin.
18. Harper
It is a unisex name, originally a surname for a person who earned money by playing the harp.
19. Ike
“Ike” is a short form of the name “Isaac.” It sounds modern and cool.
20. Jaspin
It sounds like a character name. In Indonesia, “Jaspin” refers to “handsome” or “noble.”
21. Judson
“Judson” means “son of Judd” and is of English origin.
22. Kai
“Kai” is a rare name, and the word has different meanings in different languages. For instance, in Japanese, “Kai” refers to “snow,” while in Hawaiian, it refers to “sea.” In Maori and Navajo, “Kai” refers to “food” and “willow tree,” respectively. Parents can choose the name for their son if its meaning has some personal connection.
23. Kale
“Kale” is a simple, short, and sweet name invented for a boy. It is also a variant of “Cale.”
24. Kayden
It is American-origin name that refers to “a fighter.”
25. Kellan
It has its origin in Irish and means slender. “Kellan” also refers to the “descendant of the bright-headed one.”
26. Kesden
The name “Kesden” sounds unique and modern. It is an invented name and doesn’t have any references.
27. Kingston
Singers Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani named their children after their favorite places. They named their sons “Kingston” and “Zuma.”
28. Kole
The name “Kole” can also be spelled as “Cole.” It refers to the “victory of the people” in Slavic.
29. Kyan
“Kyan” can also be spelled as “Cian” or “Kian.” It is a stylish name that may not have any meaning in English. But in Persian, it refers to “king.”
30. Lathan
It is a variant of the common name, “Nathan.”
31. Leland
It is an English-origin name that refers to a “fallow.” “Leland” also has its roots among Irish and Scottish people, and it is close to the terms “McLelland” and “McClellan.”
32. Lysander
“Lysander” is a blend of two names, “Lysis” and “Andros,” meaning “freedom” and “man,” respectively.
33. Marvel
The French-origin name refers to “admire” and “wonder.” If you think your baby boy is extraordinarily wonderful, “Marvel” could be an appropriate made-up name for him.
34. Maverick
It’s an American-origin name, which refers to “wildly independent.” “Maverick” is commonly named after boys but can be used for a girl too.
35. Maxton
The name “Maxton” means “from Maccus’ Town.” It is also a blend of two popular names, “Max” and “Braxton.”
36. Nellary
The invented name “Nellary” is a variant of “Hillary.”
37. Nestor
It has its origin in Greek and refers to “homecoming.” Also, “Nestor” in Spanish means “wise.”
38. Ode Mountain
Photographer Ethan DeLorenzo and actress Jena Malone have named their boy “Ode Mountain.” They have not disclosed the inspiration behind the chosen name, but it is quite unique.
39. Omari
It is of Hebrew origin and refers to the “chief” or “speaker.” “Omari” is also derived from a famous name “Omar,” and another variation could be “Omri.” The name also has different meanings in different languages. In Swahili, it means “God is exalted,” and in Arabic, it means “flourishing.”
40. Oz
In Hebrew, “Oz” refers to “strength.” It is a unique name for a baby boy who is his parent’s strength.
41. Paxon
The name “Paxon” doesn’t have a meaning but is a name of a fun-loving town, Paxon Chute, in Keith Cartlidge’s novel that goes with the same name.
42. Psalm
“Psalm” refers to a religious hymn and is a unique name for a boy.
43. Reign
We have known about the unique names of Kardashian’s children. Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian named their son “Reign.” It sounds like a wild and specially invented name.
44. Remy
It has its origin in German and French. It is a derivative of “Remedius,” which means “remedy for a problem.” It is also derived from “Remigus,” which is a Latin name.
45. Riggan
The English-origin name is known to be derived from Norse regn and refers to a “wise man.” A few variations of “Riggan” are “Regan” and “Regin.”
46. Rocco
It is an Italian name of German origin. “Rocco” refers to rest.
47. Slash
Model Amber Rose and her partner Alexander Edwards named their baby boy “Slash.” It could possibly be after the Guns N’ Roses guitarist.
48. Taden
The made-up name “Taden” has several variations, including “Tadan,” “Tashan,” “Tadhgan,” and “Tayden.”
49. Tadeo
It is an invented name that doesn’t have a specific meaning, and its variations can be “Todd” or “Teddy.”
50. Taven
It is a popular character in the Mortal Kombat, a video game series. “Taven” has its origin in Latin.
51. Tevin
The American-origin invented baby boy name “Tevin” refers to “handsome.”
52. Theoden
It is a fictional character in the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkein. “Theoden” refers to the “king” or the “leader.”
53. Varian
It is a French-origin name and refers to “variable.” In Latin, it means “fidde.”
54. Wilder
It is a fancy name menaing “wild animal” or “close to nature.” “Wilder” is a suitable invented name for a boy whose parents think he is a blessed gift of nature.
55. Wrenlow
It is a made-up name for a British boy and is a variation of “Wren.”
56. X Æ A-12
Elon Musk and Grimes chose “X Æ A-12” for their son. According to them, X is the unknown variable, Æ is the eleven spelling of Ai (Artificial intelligence or love), and A-12 is the precursor to their favorite aircraft SR-17.
57. Zabe
It is a modern made-up name and has its origin in Iran and Persia. “Zabe” is a reduced form of the name “Elizabeth” and suitable for a baby boy.
58. Zee
It is a Hebrew name derived from “Ezekiel.” This unique, invented baby boy name refers to “God’s strength.”
59. Zell
The Hebrew-origin name “Zell” refers to “peace” and “wise.”
60. Zayden
It is or Arabic origin and refers to “bountiful” or “increase.” Some of the variations of “Zayden” are “Zayd,” “Zidan,” and “Zaydan.”
61. Aniya
“Aniya: is a lovely invented name for a girl. It is a variant of “Aaliya,” “Anja,” and “Anya.”
62. Amara
It has its origin in Latin, Greek, and German and refers to “bitter or eternal”.
63. Amya
It comes from “Amaya” and has different meanings. In Arabic, it means “soft,” and in Basque, it means “the end.” “Amaya” in Japanese means “night rain.”
64. Blaise
The Latin origin name refers to the “one who lisps or stammers.” Another variation of “Blaise” is “Blaze,” which refers to ‘fire.’ A few other variations include “Blasia,” “Blasé,” and “Blais.”
65. Brylie
It is a made-up name for a girl and is similar to popular names such as “Kylie” and “Rylie.”
66. Cersei
“Cersei” is a pretty name for a girl. It has its origins in Greek and refers to a “bird.”
67. Clia
It is a Greek-origin name that refers to “praise.” The modern word “Clia” is catchy and means “little flower.”
68. Crimson
The English-origin invented baby girl name refers to the “beautiful dark red color.”
69. Coco
It is an invented name that sounds quirky and modern. Also, parents who have “Coco” in their names can go for it as Courtney Cox did for her daughter.
70. Curie
It is a French name that refers to “a stable hand.” It is a lovely name for a girl.
71. Dalise
It is a unique made-up name of Latin-origin for a baby girl and refers to “delight” or “pleasure.” “Dalise” can be alternately spelled as “Delicia.”
72. Devony
The name has its origin in Irish and refers to “dark-haired.” It is a unique invented name for a little girl.
73. Djuna
The invented name “Djuna” is an exotic name for a girl. “Djuna Barnes,” a novelist, got the name from her father.
74. Elisana
The invented baby name “Elisana” refers to “God’s promise of grace.”
75. Ezria
The Hebrew-origin name refers to “help.” It is an uncommon name suitable for a girl.
76. Fawn
The English-origin name refers to “a young deer.”
77. Fyra
“Fyra” is derived from the Dutch word “fier” meaning “pride.”
78. Garcelle
It is a French name that means “little spear.” The actress Garcelle Beauvais popularized this famous name.
79. Gravity
Parents can name their children after nature and its phenomenon too, just like models Lucky Blue Smith and Stormi Bree did by calling their daughter “Gravity.”
80. Hestia
The Greek-origin name “Hestia” refers to “heart or fireside.”
81. Hilkiah
“Hilkiah” a Biblical name meaning “God is my portion.”
82. Honesti
It is a derivative of the English word “honesty,” which means “truthfulness.”
83. Jenaya
It is an English-origin name based on an ancient word “Janai,” meaning “God has answered.” Some of its variations include “Jane” and “Jean.”
84. Jyn
“Jyn” has its origin in English and refers to the “gift of God.”
85. Kelis
It is a unique name for a baby girl and refers to “a beautiful gift.”
86. Kinsley
The English-origin name “Kinsley” is a classic name that refers to “the royal victory,” or “the king’s meadow.”
87. Idalia
The Spanish-origin name refers to the “Sun” and is a beautiful invented name for a baby girl.
88. Imari
The made-up African-American name for a girl, “Imari” refers to “faithful, strong, or resolute.”
89. Jonet
It is a variation of the famous name, “Janet.” “Jonet” is a unique invented name that rhymes with “Monet” and is also a feminine variation of “Johny.”
90. Laniakea
In Hawaiian, “Laniakea” refers to “immense heaven or open skies” If you are looking for an exclusive name, this can be an ideal choice.
91. Lovelle
It is a lovely name of French origin and refers to the “wolf cub.”
92. Maxon
It is an invented name meaning “the son of Max.” “Maxon” sounds simple and is a special name for a boy.
93. Maisie
It is a Scottish pet form of Margaret and is derived from the Greek word “maragon,” meaning “a pearl.”
94. Merise
The Latin-origin name means “of the sea.” It is a distinctive name invented by parents for a little girl.
95. Million
It is a Hawaiian-origin name that refers to “God’s gift.”
96. Navy
As already mentioned, some parents like to name their children after colors. If you think blue or violet are common, you can choose “Navy.” It is a name chosen by Jason Aldean and Brittany.
97. Nim
It is a modern invented name for a girl inspired by the children’s book Nim’s Island.
98. Noalie
“Noalie” is a unique made-up name and a variation of “Noah” and “Natalie.” Another variant of the name is “Rosalie.”
99. Ozma
It has its origins in Scandinavian and means “protection from God.”
100. Paizlee
The English-origin name means “unique” or “smart.” “Paizlee” in itself is a uniquely made-up name for a girl.
101. Paloma
It is a derivative of a Latin name “Palambus,” which refers to the symbol of peace, “dove.”
102. Raddix
In Latin, “Radix” refers to “root.” Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have named their daughter “Raddix.”
103. Romina
Rome is a unique name for Christians, mostly French, Italians, and Romanian. “Romina” means “gift from God” or “land of Christians” in a feminine way.
104. Samanda
It is a blend of two famous names, “Samantha” and “Amanda.” “Samanda” is an uncommon name and is also known to be a feminine form of “Samuel,” which refers to “God.”
105. Sayyora
It is a unique invented name that has an Uzbek origin. “Sayyora” is known to be a derivative of “Sayyar,” which refers to “constantly moving.”
106. Selene
It is the name of a female deity from Greek mythology. She was an ancient lunar deity. “Selene” is an uncommon and unique name for a baby girl.
107. Shoshana
In Hebrew, “Shoshana” refers to “rose” or “lily.”
108. Sophiel
It has its origin in Greek and French and refers to “wisdom.” “Sophiel” is a modern unique name and is a variant of “Sophia” and “Sophie.”
109. Stevie
“Stevie” has its origin in Greek and refers to “crown.” It is an appropriate invented name for a girl.
110. Stormi
Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner have named their daughter “Stormi” but have not given any explanation. It is an invented name, which sounds unique.
111. Talia
“Talia” is a Hebrew name, meaning “Dew of Heaven.” The variants of this name include “Taliah” and “Taaliah.”
112. Tessadora
It is a Greek mythological name that sounds classic and has a short form, “Dora.”
113. Tinley
It is a sweet-sounding name invented for a girl.
114. Tippi
It is a name derived from the Swedish word “Tapusa,” which refers to “sweetheart.”
115. Versailles
The French-origin name “Versailles” means “the light of her father’s life.” It is a beautiful made-up name for a girl.
116. Veruca
“Veruca” has its origin in Latin and refers to “Wart.” It is a made-up character’s name for a little girl in the movie “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
117. Ysanne
“Ysanne” in Hebrew and French word meaning “grace.”
118. Zavya
It has its origin in Arabic and refers to “a beautiful angel.” The variations of “Zavya” include “Zaviya” and “Zoya.”
119. Zuri
“Zuri” is a variant of the popular name “Zoe.” It is an African-origin name meaning “beautiful.” Some of its variants are “Zuenna” and “Zoro.”
120. Zyra
It rhymes with Myra and has its origin in Arabic and African. In African, “Zyra” refers to ‘the one,’ and in Arabic, it means “a guest.”
