Belinda

Meaning beautiful snake
Origin German
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 3
Syllabification Be-lin-da

About Belinda

Belinda is a captivating and timeless name for baby girls, originating from Germanic roots. The name's combination of "beth" meaning "bright" or "beautiful" and "lind" symbolizing "serpent" or "dragon" creates a powerful blend of elegance and strength.

Parents who choose Belinda for their daughters often admire its unique and melodious sound. The name has a rich history, appearing in various cultures and literary works, giving it a touch of mystique and charm.

Belinda's versatility extends to its variations like Belynda and Bellinda, offering parents options to tailor the name to their preference. Popular nicknames like Bella and Lindy add affectionate touches to the name's affection.

Throughout history, numerous remarkable women have borne the name Belinda, leaving their mark in fields like music, acting, sports, and more. From the talented singer-songwriter Belinda Carlisle to the inspiring Australian Olympic swimmer Belinda Hocking, Belindas continue to shine brightly.

Fictional characters like Belinda Cratchit from Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and Belinda Blumenthal from Rowling's "Harry Potter" further amplify the name's literary presence.

Choosing Belinda for your baby girl bestows her with a name of grace, allure, and inner strength - qualities that will accompany her as she embarks on her journey through life.

Variations of Name Belinda

Belynda
Bellinda
Belinde
Belinta

Nicknames for Belinda

Bel
Bell
Lindy
Linda
Beli

Famous People Named Belinda

Belinda CarlisleAmerican singer-songwriter
Belinda Peregrín SchüllMexican singer and actress
Belinda EmmettAustralian actress and singer
Belinda MontgomeryCanadian-American actress
Belinda LangEnglish actress
Belinda HockingAustralian Olympic swimmer
Belinda BencicSwiss tennis player
Belinda ClarkAustralian cricketer
Belinda SnellAustralian basketball player
Belinda HeggenAustralian news presenter
Belinda Nana Ekua AmoahMzbel - Ghanaian singer and media personality
Belinda EffahNigerian actress and presenter
Belinda OwusuBritish actress
Belinda Stewart-WilsonBritish actress
Belinda LeeSingaporean actress
Belinda BromilowAustralian actress
Belinda GreenAustralian beauty queen - Miss World 1972

Characters Named Belinda

Belinda "Billie" PikeCharacter in Robert A. Heinlein's novel "The Rolling Stones"
Belinda CratchitCharacter in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"
Belinda BlumenthalCharacter in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series
Belinda MaxwellCharacter in Agatha Christie's detective novel "4:50 from Paddington"
Belinda SwindlehurstCharacter in the British sitcom "Waiting for God"
Belinda MorrisCharacter in Mary Higgins Clark's novel "Where Are You Now?"
Belinda BradleyCharacter in the animated series "The Proud Family"
Belinda McKenzieCharacter in the Australian TV series "A Country Practice"
Belinda CapuletCharacter in the film "Romeo Must Die"
Belinda KeatonCharacter in the TV series "Baywatch"
Belinda SimpsonCharacter in the TV series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody"
Belinda CameronCharacter in the Australian TV series "Neighbours"
Belinda JeffersonCharacter in the TV series "Dallas"
Belinda WongCharacter in the animated series "The Fairly OddParents"
Belinda ArmstrongCharacter in the TV series "Poldark"
Belinda CarterCharacter in the TV series "The Greatest American Hero"
Belinda ReinhartCharacter in the TV series "Dark Shadows"
Belinda HarrisonCharacter in the film "The Parent Trap" - 1961
Belinda WhiteCharacter in the TV series "Skins"
Belinda BraunheimCharacter in the TV series "The Love Boat"