Overview
Gender Distribution
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Unknown, but possibly Germanic or Old English
Meaning
Belinda is a feminine name that may have originated from the Germanic or Old English words for 'bright' or 'beautiful'. It was created by 18th-century English poet Alexander Pope for his poem 'The Rape of the Lock', and later became popular in the 19th century. Belinda is a name that connotes beauty, happiness, and charm.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
+ 52 more countries
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