The name Belinda first appeared in English literature in the 17th century as the name of a nymph character in Alexander Pope's poem, "The Rape of the Lock." It gained popularity in the 20th century and is now a relatively common name.
Belinda comes from the Germanic word 'lind', which means soft, tender and beautiful. It also has Spanish roots as a diminutive form of 'Isabel', meaning God is my oath. The meaning of this name is not known for certain. The first element could be related to Italian bella meaning "beautiful". The second element could be Old German lind meaning "soft, flexible, tender" (and by extension "snake, serpent"). This name first arose in the 17th century, and was subsequently used by Alexander Pope in his poem The Rape of the Lock (1712). Belinda is used mainly as a girl's name, but it can also be used as a surname. It is more popular in English-speaking countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Belinda is a name taken from the Italian word ‘bella’, meaning ‘beautiful’. Alternatively, it can also be from the Old German word ‘betlinde’, meaning ‘bright serpent’ or ‘bright linden tree’.