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.
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
