Belinda

I like Belinda. I suppose it must feel a bit or a lot dated in the English-speaking world because it's so similar to Linda, and here in Poland it feels a tad bit snobbish for the same reason, but I like the name nonetheless, because despite the similarity to Linda it's a lot more interesting and unusual. It's not an extremely unique name that would raise eyebrows, but it's unique just enough to feel interesting and catch attention in the crowd. It has something really charming and elegant to it, even if perhaps not in a classic way. Something about it also makes it feel kind of quirky to me, which makes me think of someone quite eccentric when I think of Belinda. I find the nickname Billie super cute for Belinda, and I can never make up my mind whether I prefer Belinda or Melinda, because I like both. Definitely nowhere near enough to use them for a potential child, but still quite a lot. One thing about Belinda that I'm not a big fan of is the meaning. Beautiful serpent sounds rather weird.

This name has always had a mysterious vibe to me. I loved The Rape of the Lock (satire is one of my nerdy obsessions) and I read a novel once about babies switched at birth and Belinda was the poor child raised as a rich one which made her haughty while her "sister" thought to be the adopted ward daughter of a servant was the real heir (Lucie) It is like their raising gave them their personalities, Lucie becoming humble and generous. Both finding out who they really were around the age of 11-12. Because of that novel I sometimes think of Belinda as a little troublemaker but I still like it. And I also like the fact that it is heavily underused so it would make a namebearer stand out.

My name is Belinda, born in 70 and I love my name.
Meaning; Beautiful Serpent/dragon. A very rare and strong name. Those with the name should appreciate it.

Beautiful name! Unusual, not used much, I think, Belinda is a really strong and feminine name, a good quality name!

"Beautiful SNAKE"? No offence, but somehow I just feel like this is the name of a mean girl with high pompous eyebrows and a leer. But perhaps it's just me reading Opal Koboi's human name is Belinda, from the Artemis Fowl series.

Well I absolutely love my name. I think it’s unique and cute. I got my name from both my parents. My mom's name is Lynda and my dad's name is Bedard, so I think it’s pretty cool and I was born in 2005.

I love the old-school easygoing charm of this name.

Yeah. My name is also BELINDA. Sounds nice. I love it!

Alrighty, If you happen to be reading this comment thread you’re probably a Belinda yourself, if you aren’t, you probably know one.
What I’m trying to say is, don’t let these hurtful hate comments about the name get to you. Ok? My name is Belinda, I was born in 2007. (“Ooh! A young one!” Yeah, shut up.) I love my name. I am growing up with being called by this. Many people despise this name. Which, of course is completely okay to have your own opinion on things.
I’ve never ever disliked my name one bit. Until I saw this comment section. Anyways, on a positive note I am glad to see comments of people who love this name!

I like the name Belinda all on its own. It is also one of the few names where I actually like the nicknames: Belle, Bella and Lindy. Stay away from Linda though, it is over used.

To me Belinda sounds soft, old fashioned and feminine, like a girl with long hair in a beautiful blue lace gown.
However, the name Linda is really worn out and all used up.. better left in the fifties.

My name is also Belinda, I get compliments on my name all the time. My Dad's name is Bob and my Mom's name is Linda, they combined the 2 names, pretty cool if I must say so myself. Some nicknames I have are Beebs, Bee, Belin, BB (second B is because my maiden name began with a B). So, to all you haters... It's all good, I'm the only one who really cares what my name is and to be honest... I love it! Oh, and by the way... True story, my husband's 2 brothers (both) married a Belinda, so there were 3 of us all married to brothers :P

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Belinda :)

My name is Belinda and I love my name and so does everyone who knows me or has met me over the years. It has different meanings to it- I like beautiful serpent. The name isn't very popular, I haven't met a lot of Belinda's but I love my name and everyone who doesn't like it don't even matter. They call me Bee, Linda or Bella. It's a lot of haters on here, the ones who don't like it must be miserable you know what they say... misery loves company.

I named my daughter Belinda in 1990. Though it was not a popular name at the time, I thought it was pretty. She doesn't appreciate it but loves her nickname, Lindy. She never uses Belinda. Maybe when she's older, she'll like it better.

Belinda means beautiful and serpent-like. It's my name and I wouldn't ever change it. However, some nicknames are preferred more over others. Friends and family mostly call me Bel, which I love. Other favorites are Billie, used by my Aunt and Beela as dubbed by my 2 year old nephew, which I plan on keeping! B reminds me of my cousin Beatrice, so in my eyes that nickname is already taken, as well as Linda by my Aunt Herlinda. I've been told Belinda is a perfect name for me, which is such a compliment since in my eyes it really is a lovely name.

I, too, am a Belinda and while it was not a popular (back in the 80's when everyone had pins, shoelaces, etc. with their names on them) name, I just thought of it as being different. It didn't dawn on me to see it as reminding others of animals, or being disgusting as I've seen described. It is really interesting to find out it is an old name, especially back to the settlers of the 13 colonies.

I'm a Belinda, born in 1953 and have always liked my name. I haven't run across very many others with this name. It is different without being weird.

It sounds a bit coarse and chunky clunky.

My name is Belinda & I love it. It has so much meaning, describing me to a 't'. It is fairly unusual, and different friends have their own short version... B, Bels, Belins, Belle of the Ball. I particularly like the meaning of the lindi snake & tree. How unique! Our namesake has purpose, spiritual, guidance etc.. I give thanks for my name as it explains a lot about me. You can't please everyone but the spirits know best!♥x.

I am a Belinda born in 1949. I knew that I was named after the movie Johnny-Belinda which was in theaters in 1948 or 1949. My Mom died when I was 28 so I don't know if she ever saw the movie. But I'll bet she didn't because when I finally saw it after she died, I discovered Belinda's last name in the movie was McDonald.

I think Belinda is a beautiful name- unique but has a history, easy to spell and pronounce, plus there are many nickname options! Bee is super cute (if I knew a little girl named Belinda and I would call her Bumblebee), Belle is beautiful (if a tiny bit pretentious), and Linda is very normal/grown up. I'm surprised by the negative comments; this name seems pretty unoffensive to me.

I myself, am also a Belinda. I have NEVER had any negative connotations attached to my name. I like Belle and Bella as nicknames, although people in my life prefer the original. :) There is also an old song called Pretty Belinda.

I'm a Belinda and I love my name. Wasn't always a popular name amongst my peers in the 80's, came in for a bit of ridicule over it. But as an adult I love its uniqueness. I use Belle for a nickname. Similar name, same meaning, but more pleasing to the masses.

This was one of my great grandmothers names she was born in 1856. I guess the name had some popularity at the time she was born in the mid west (Iowa) and from an Irish catholic family. I like the name as Belinda but not just plain Linda.

Despite what most people think, I like this name. It's sweet, simple, quite pretty and very feminine. I like Linda as a nickname. I've also known a South African girl called Belindi.

The name Belinda was given to 232 baby girls in the US in 2012.

I don't know why so many people think of it as a frumpy name...
Personally, I was surprised when I saw one of the possible meanings was "beautiful serpent" because that's kinda how I always thought of it. One of my favorite characters I've made has been a evil vampire queen named Belinda.

If you want a good nickname with this name, I can give you a example, like I said in my last comment, Belinda Peregrín is commonly called Beli by her fans.
So, Beli would be a good nick if you happen to have this name.
Also, I think this name is cute, meant for a really cute girl.

I just think of a big, dumb animal.

I can't hear this name without thinking of bellies. Don't like it at all.

This name makes me think of "The Muppet Christmas Carol" when Mrs. Cratchet (Miss Piggy) kept confusing her twin daughters Bettina and Belinda. XD

This is such a beautiful name, one that is both modern yet rare, as not many Belinda's around. I like it as it is an old name with history, one to keep.
RE: Those awful comments above are simply JEALOUS of such a lovely name. Shame such viciousness on this interesting website.

YUCK I hate this name! It's so irritating! The way it sounds, so rough and ugly. No offense to anyone with this name :)

I never, ever liked this name before. But I'm really liking it today for a middle name. It spices up a name.

I don't really like this name. But if you're stuck with it you can go by Billie which is cute.

I prefer it to Linda alone, but the name makes me think of mean high school girls from the 80s. It sounds a bit like the name of an airhead, I'm not sure why. Somehow it has the air of a rather superficial and vapid girl or woman.

Wow, I'm surprised so many people dislike this name. I always thought it was very beautiful. I still do. It conjures up images in my mind of a young woman with long dark hair and beautiful brown eyes.

I love Belinda. At first I thought it was a really stuffy, frumpy name, but now I love it. It seems more youthful and pretty to me. It puts me in mind of someone really graceful and lovely. I like the nickname "Bee" for it.

This is an ok name. I don't really like the sound of the B, it has a coarse ring to it. I prefer Melinda.

Belinda is a beautiful elegant name.

I really, really hate this name. It is awful.

I have mixed feelings about this name. It is sort of boring, kind of ugly, and rather old-fashioned. On the other hand, the meaning of 'beautiful' is a bit enticing. However, I would be perfectly fine with this name becoming popular, because I hate it when my favorite names top the popularity charts.

I utterly loathe this name because it reminds me of something, well, bovine - yuck! It's nauseating, antediluvian, and not lady-like at all! I have a morbid reaction to see this name come back into style. The only thing that can be worse would have to be Belinda dragging along Bobby, Stacy, Tracy, Shaniqua, Teniqua, Wendy, Debra and Linda back into the spotlight of the Popularity Charts!

Belinda is a very beautiful name. Easy to grow up with and not a fad name. I like the nickname Belle for it.

I love this name. With the popularity of Isabella and Isabelle with the nickname Belle, I am surprised this name isn't used more. Belle would be a great nickname for this name.

I have a friend named Belinda, and I think her name is ugly.

I like spelling Belinda as Belle-Lynda.

This name Belinda IS MORE than the meaning or history of the name... the name IS A BEAUTIFUL word to me! Only ONE Belinda in my life and that IS my wonderful little sister!