Girl
Germanic / Italian
3 syllables
Belinda
beh-LIN-duh
/bɛˈlɪn.də/
"Bright and beautiful" — a lyrical name that blends Germanic strength with Italian musicality
Belinda is of uncertain but likely Germanic origin, possibly derived from Betlindis combining elements meaning bright and serpent (a symbol of wisdom) or from the linden tree. Alexander Pope popularized the name in English literature through his 1712 poem The Rape of the Lock, in which Belinda is the witty heroine. It reached peak popularity in the 1960s and has since receded.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesBe · lin · da
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic / Italian
Root WordBetlindis
MeaningBeautiful serpent, bright linden tree
PopularityRare
Peak Year1967
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayFebruary 2
Nicknames
BelBelleLindaLindyBeli
About the Name Belinda
Belinda likely means bright serpent or beautiful linden tree, from Germanic roots. The serpent element historically symbolized wisdom rather than danger.
Belinda is relatively rare today, having peaked in the 1960s. It retains a retro charm that some parents find appealing.
Belinda is the name of the clever heroine in Alexander Pope's mock-epic poem The Rape of the Lock (1712).
Belinda offers several options: Bel, Belle, Linda, and Lindy are all natural short forms.
Belinda Rose, Belinda Ann, and Belinda Grace are classic choices that pair well with the name's three-syllable rhythm.
Linda can be used as a nickname for Belinda, and both may share Germanic roots, but Linda also exists as an independent name derived from Germanic lind meaning gentle.
Personality of Belinda
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Belinda
Creativity
80%
Elegance
78%
Independence
72%
Intelligence
74%
Strength
66%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Belinda
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Belinda Carlisle
American singer, lead vocalist of The Go-Go's, known for Heaven Is a Place on Earth
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Belinda (poem character)
Witty heroine of Alexander Pope's 1712 mock-epic poem The Rape of the Lock
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Belinda
A moon of Uranus discovered in 1986 by Voyager 2
Middle Names for Belinda
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Belinda
Belinda Rose
Belinda Ann
Belinda Jane
Belinda Marie
Belinda Grace
Belinda Claire
Belinda Louise
Belinda Kay
Belinda Dawn
Belinda Lee
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History of Belinda
1712
Alexander Pope uses Belinda as the heroine of The Rape of the Lock, cementing the name in English literature
1800s
Belinda gains steady use across England and the United States
1967
Belinda reaches peak US popularity, ranking in the top 200
1987
Belinda Carlisle releases Heaven Is a Place on Earth, a global hit
Numerology & Symbolism of Belinda
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Gemini
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Teal
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Jasmine
Belinda Around the World
How Belinda is written in different languages and scripts
بيليندا
Arabic
ベリンダ
Japanese
Белинда
Russian
벨린다
Korean
贝琳达
Chinese
Μπελίντα
Greek
बेलिंडा
Hindi
בלינדה
Hebrew
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