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Berlinda

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How to Pronounce Berlinda

Pronounced ber-LIN-duh /bərˈlɪn.də/Medium

Meaning: Berlinda is a variant of Belinda, a name of debated origin: often traced to Italian bella ('beautiful') with a Germanic -linda ('soft, tender, serpent'), and possibly an older Germanic Betlindis.Low

In 30 seconds: Berlinda is a variant of Belinda, usually read as 'beautiful and tender' from Italian and Germanic roots (said 'ber-LIN-duh').
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Origin LowItalian, Germanic
MeaningBerlinda is a variant of Belinda, a name of debated origin: often traced to Italian bella ('beautiful') with a Germanic -linda ('soft, tender, serpent'), and possibly an older Germanic Betlindis.
U.S. rank (2006)#15426 ↘ Falling
2006 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 960

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119342006

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Berlinda is a variant of Belinda, whose origin is debated: many link it to Italian bella ('beautiful') plus the Germanic element -linda ('soft, tender'), with a possible older Germanic source in Betlindis.

Berlinda itself stayed rare, cresting around 1961 amid the mid-century vogue for -linda names like Linda, Melinda and Belinda. It reads as a warm, slightly formal name of that generation and has not revived.

Did you know? Belinda, Berlinda's parent, was made famous by Alexander Pope's celebrated 1712 mock-epic poem, whose heroine is named Belinda — one reason the -linda family stayed in the air.
Overall data confidence 45%
Behind the Name — Belinda — disputed origin; bella + -lindaU.S. Social Security Administration — c.1961 peak, -linda vogue

Variations

BelindaBellinda

Nicknames

LindaBerlie

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If you like Berlinda…

Belinda— the standard name Berlinda varies
Melinda— a sister -linda name of the same era and sound
Linda— the short root name at the heart of the family
Glenda— another gentle -nda name of the mid-century

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Berlinda mean?

Berlinda is a variant of Belinda, usually read as 'beautiful' (Italian bella) with the Germanic -linda, 'soft, tender'.

How do you pronounce Berlinda?

It's said ber-LIN-duh /bərˈlɪn.də/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Berlinda a boy or girl name?

Berlinda is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Berlinda?

Berlinda is a rare mid-century variant of the better-known Belinda.

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