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Iris or Beatrix?

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threecurrantbuns · 31/10/2011 20:50

There is still sometime to change my mind but atm I am getting there with a boys name.

So I'm between Iris and Beatrix for a girl both with Elizabeth as a middle name.

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emmyloo2 · 04/11/2011 06:43

Gosh, I love love both of these names and both are on my list should I ever have a DD.

I honestly don't know which I love more. Probably Iris has the edge for me but they are both lovely! Good choices!

CaptainNancy · 03/11/2011 23:09

I prefer Beatrix- was on our list for DC2 (who turned out male in the end)

BibiBelle · 03/11/2011 23:08

I think they're both lovely (although prefer Beatrice) can you not wait and see which suits her more?

proudfoot · 03/11/2011 23:05

Iris is really pretty. Not mad on Beatrix but do like Beatrice.

Ephiny · 03/11/2011 14:15

I think Iris and Daisy are fine for sisters, yes they're both flower names but not too similar otherwise.

I've never heard Iris shortened to a nickname. Don't think it needs it really!

TheQueenOfDeDead · 03/11/2011 14:09

I have an Iris and another flower name. Also two boys.

Initially feared it might be too twee but love Iris, and we don't have a nn.

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threecurrantbuns · 03/11/2011 14:04

Awful typos again a rushed message via my mobile

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ViviPru · 03/11/2011 14:02

Iris Elizabeth = Rissy Lizzie

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threecurrantbuns · 03/11/2011 14:02

Mmm I really can't decide either the other day I was set on Iris now I'm going back and fourth again.

Part of the reason I liked Iris is because I didn't imagine it to me shortened?

All my dcs have names that imo can't be shortened which I like. Otherwise it isn't often you hear their real name.

I do have a Daisy though. I don't see a problem with it but some have said I shouldn't have two flower names?

In this area I would say Iris is less come across actually I haven't come cramps one at all yet but have come across a Beatrix a few times. I do like that version but not the nn and part of me think Beatrice is a bit more classic

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Ephiny · 03/11/2011 14:00

Iris, definitely. Iris Elizabeth is absolutely lovely.

Beamur · 03/11/2011 13:23

Both lovely names (I have a Beatrice myself) and whilst we preferred that spelling, I think the Beatrix version looks fresh and modern. Trixy is a bit of a marmite nn though.
Iris was on my long list of names but DP wasn't keen.

ripstheirthroatoutliveupstairs · 03/11/2011 13:20

I like Iris but not Risso or Rissy, I prefer Beatrix to Beatrice and the NN Trixy is for poodles.

GirlWithTheMouseyHair · 03/11/2011 13:12

Seriously can't decide, I love both of them but a close friend has a Beatrice and DH doesn't like Iris - but they're both gorgeous and seriously cool names

Although if Beatrix I'd go with Bea not Trixie

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threecurrantbuns · 01/11/2011 19:52

Think that is true bird.

Also think Iris is probably a bit more timeless

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birdofthenorth · 01/11/2011 15:11

Iris.

Elegant for an adult, Risso and Rissy and cute nns for a child!

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threecurrantbuns · 01/11/2011 14:34

Actually 'quite likes'

Really should switch off my predictive text

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threecurrantbuns · 01/11/2011 14:34

I'm a bit torn as I've always wanted Iris during my previous pregnancies and dh was completely against it So I thought of Beatrice/Beatrix and grew to love that two.

Now dh decides he actually stimulidp Iris!

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CurwySwide · 01/11/2011 12:24

Iris is beautiful and my favourite of the two. Love Beatrice but not Beatrix so much.

Montsti · 01/11/2011 11:20

LOVE Beatrix or Beatrice and think Bea or Bebe are gorgeous nns. Beatrix Elizabeth is a bit of a mouthful and doesn't flow, but don't think that's a disaster.

BustersOfDoom · 01/11/2011 00:58

My GGM was Florence Beatrice and one of her daughters was called Iris Beatrice. Both Iris and Beatrice are lovely. I personally wouldn't go with Beatrix though.

OvOntToSuckYourBlood · 01/11/2011 00:35

Iris.

mathanxiety · 01/11/2011 00:26

Beatrix. Iris will always be iris Robinson for me; before she made the news I always considered it a name for a wallflower. So to speak.

Beatrix imo has a lot of feistiness.

DessieLou · 31/10/2011 23:19

I just posted on your other thread! Your girls names are 2 of my favourites too! Plus we would also have Elizabeth as a middle name! So, Iris is my fave of the 2 but that is because I much prefer Beatrice to Beatrix. I completely agree that Trixie sounds like a porn star....sorry to any mums of Trixie's out there!

WestsAwake · 31/10/2011 22:02

Beatrix is lovely. Stronger than Iris, imo.

racheltherecycler · 31/10/2011 21:36

Beatrix is a lovely name. I think it works really well with Elizabeth as a middle name (as long as your surname doesn't begin with a D).

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