Dh is set on Beatrice

[cupofteaplease]

I like Beatrice, but I'm not sure if it's 'The One', perhaps because of the nickname Bea being a bit short and plain... If she had to have a nickname, I prefer Betty or Beezus (Ramona's sister in the Beverley Cleary books), so I could live with Beatrice.

But I also quite like Daphne and Greta.

Do you have a preference out of these 3 names, or like none of them?

Thanks

[parkingpermit]

none of the above

[MelinaM]

Beatrice is lovely, how about Beatrix too?

Greta is also a lovely name, but Daphne is hideous

[Beamur]

You might have a clue to my preference with my nickname...

Greta is sweet too but I don't like Daphne.

[Rhubarbgarden]

Much prefer Daphne and Greta. Dozens of little Beatrices around so it's a bit yawn.

[MrsCampbellBlack]

I have a Beatrice and think its lovely obviously and Bea as a nn is very sweet.

[ExitPursuedByAGryffin]

I should leave him

[Beamur]

Bit of a marmite one!

[cupofteaplease]

Are there really a lot of Beatrices around? I've never met one yet!

Beamur, what were people's reactions to your name choice?

[Sinkingfeeling]

I have a Beatrice, so I'm obviously biased, but I do love it. Also love the meanings - given variously as 'voyager through life' and 'blessed'. :)

[cupofteaplease]

I'm loving the fact that everyone hates Daphne . Everyone I've mentioned it too hates it, but for some reason I've always loved it! It reminds me of daffodils.

[MrsCampbellBlack]

I know a couple of other little Bea's and know lots of small children so not massively popular imo but obviously its not massively unusual.

But I prefer classic names and not worried about them being the only one in the village

[MrsCampbellBlack]

I do like Daphne - tis very Mitford'esque - I also like Nancy which has a similar feel.

[Rhubarbgarden]

I like Daphne!

[BikeRunSki]

Don't like Daphne or Greta, but do like Beatrice, and Bea, and Beattie.

IF it is any help,mine, DH and DS (2.10)'s nn don't come from our first names.

[LetThereBeRock]

Daphne is beyond hideous.I don't like Beatrice,but it's better than Daphne.Greta is ok.

[olddeuteronomy]

Beatrice is lovely - I only know of 2 toddlers. One has nickname Bea (Bee) the other has a mother who I think may be Spanish (not sure) and nicknamed Bea (pronounced Bay-ah) which I think is nice.

Love Greta too.

Really do not like Daphne but this is because I am Scottish and it makes me think of the fat unattractive sister in the Broons comic strip (most people may not be aware of this though!)

[HelloKlitty]

Bea is gorgeous! I always think of a little Bee buzzing around!

[Lonnie]

I love Daphne ok about Greta Beatrice is nice but to me its a common name

[HannahHack]

My middle name is Beatrice, and I HATE IT!! Aparently my dad went into work after I was born, told them that he had chosen Beatrice as my middle name and was greeted with the response SHE WON'T THANK YOU FOR THAT!

Plus the child will always be associated with a woman who wore a toilet seat on her head to an event that was broadcast to 2 million.

Just warning you....

[muminthemiddle]

They are not my cup of tea tbh. If I had to choose one it would be Greta.

[thepopsiclekat]

I think Beatrice is gorgeous :) Not so keen on any of its nicknames, though. Or Greta/Daphne for that matter.

[TotallyUnheardOf]

Beatrice is a lovely name. Nickname for it in Italian is Bice (pronounced bee-chay) which is also nice (nicer than Bea, I think).

[SloganLogan]

Beatrice - like, but Bea is nicest nickname IMO. Betty is OK but traditionally short for Elizabeth. Really don't like Beezus.

Daphne - pretty, maybe due a comeback

Greta - one of the current "harsh" fads which are coming in (Astrid/Margot etc). Sounds like regret

[MrsOzz]

How about Beatrix and nn Trix or Trixie