Belinda

Belinda is a feminine given name used in the English-speaking world and in many other countries. The etymology is uncertain, but the name has appeared in English-language usage since the 17th century and has since been adopted in various languages and cultures. It remains a recognizable, though not overly common, name today.

Notable people named Belinda include Belinda Carlisle, American singer and former lead vocalist of the Go-Go’s (born 1958); Belinda Bauer, British crime novelist (born 1962); Belinda Emmett, Australian actress and singer (1974–2006); and Belinda Bencic, Swiss professional tennis player (born 1997). In literature, Belinda is the heroine of Alexander Pope’s mock-epic poem The Rape of the Lock, where she embodies the poem’s central female figure.

Beyond real individuals, Belinda has been used as a fictional character name in various works, and it appears in titles and character lists across film, television, and literature. The name’s continued presence in popular culture reflects its enduring, neutral appeal in many cultural contexts.