Belinda
Meaning of Belinda
Belinda is a popular and timeless name for baby girls. It has a charming and feminine sound that has been loved by parents for decades. The name Belinda is pronounced as buh-LIN-duh in both American English (/bəˈlɪn.də/) and British English (/bəˈlɪn.də/). It also has a variation, Melinda, which shares the same elegant and melodic qualities.
In terms of popularity, Belinda has had fluctuating occurrences over the years in the United States. In recent times, it ranks around 130-170th in terms of popularity. However, during its peak years in the mid-20th century, Belinda was much more commonly chosen by parents for their newborn daughters. In fact, it ranked within the top 200 names during that period.
Despite its varying levels of popularity, Belinda remains a beautiful and classic choice for parents seeking a name with charm and grace. Its versatility allows it to suit various personalities and backgrounds, making it an enduring favorite among families worldwide.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as buh-LIN-duh (/bəˈlɪn.də/)
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Notable People Named Belinda
| Belinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer known for her role as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's and her successful solo career. |
| Belinda Caroline Stronach is a Canadian businesswoman and philanthropist who also served as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada. |
| Belinda Peregrín Schüll, known as Belinda, is a Mexican singer and actress who began her career as a child actor in Mexican telenovelas. |
| Belinda Carroll is a multi-talented American standup comedian, writer, activist, actress, and singer, known for her contributions to the Portland Queer Comedy Festival and the Portland Dyke March. |
| Belinda Montgomery is a Canadian-American actress known for her roles in films and television series such as Man from Atlantis and Doogie Howser, M.D. |
| Belinda Waimakare Vakarewa is an Australian cricketer from Griffith, New South Wales, known for her role as a fast bowler and for making one international appearance for the national women's team. |
| Belinda de Lucy - Belinda Claire De Camborne Lucy is a British former politician who served as a Brexit Party Member of the European Parliament for South East England from 2019 to 2020. |
| Belinda Wright - Belinda Anne Irene Wright is a prominent wildlife photographer and conservationist, serving as the Executive Director of the Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI). |
| Belinda Cowling - Belinda S. Cowling is a French medical researcher and the co-founder and scientific advisor of the biotech firm Dynacure, specializing in centronuclear myopathy and other disease domains. |
| Belinda Heggen is an Australian journalist and news presenter known for her work at ADS10 in Adelaide and as a finance reporter for Ten Early News in Sydney. |
| Belinda Jones is an English writer known for her travel-themed novels and non-fiction books. |
| Belinda Bauer is an Australian retired actress and working spiritual psychologist known for her film career in the 1980s and 1990s, currently residing in Los Angeles, California. |
| Belinda Castles is an English-born Australian novelist known for winning the 2006 Australian/Vogel Award with her second novel, The River Baptists. |
| Belinda Bauer is a British crime novelist known for her work set in Wales, where she worked as a court reporter in Cardiff. |
| Elizabeth Belinda Douglas-Scott-Montagu, Baroness Montagu of Beaulieu, was a British embroiderer and the former wife of The 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu. |
