Beautiful serpent or bright linden tree
The etymology of Belinda is debated; it likely combines the Italian 'bella' for beautiful with a Germanic suffix. Historically, it may stem from the Old High German 'Betlinde', referring to a bright linden tree or a protective shield made of linden wood. It gained literary popularity in the 18th century through Alexander Pope's poetry.
Less common today
Belinda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #625 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lead singer of The Go-Go's and solo artist
Swiss professional tennis player and Olympic gold medalist
The protagonist of the mock-epic poem The Rape of the Lock · The Rape of the Lock
The main character in the film Johnny Belinda · Johnny Belinda
Canadian businesswoman and former Member of Parliament
