Belinda
Belinda has Italian and Spanish origins, derived from the Germanic elements meaning 'beautiful' and 'serpent' or 'soft, tender'. The name gained literary prominence through Alexander Pope's poem 'The Rape of the Lock' in the 18th century.
Current Popularity
#1726 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in multiple languages
- •Has built-in nickname Linda for versatility
- •Less common today but still recognizable and timeless
- •Works well across different cultures and regions
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Statistics
72,852
Total births since 1880
1961
Peak year
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