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Beatrix

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polkydot · 29/06/2014 13:55

I am pregnant with my first, we don't know sex yet but have a boy's name that we're agreed on. What do you think of Beatrix for a girl?

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Gingerjv · 10/07/2014 19:57

I like more Beatrice. Don't like x-ednings(

burgatroyd · 10/07/2014 08:16

Prefer Beatrice. Lovely name, either of them

daisydee43 · 09/07/2014 23:33

i had a dolly called beatrix when i was a kid, love the name and spelling

Marnierose · 09/07/2014 23:23

Both are going to be really popular. I'm
A midwife soI see the trends! But still a really lovely name which is the most important thing.

newyearnewshoes · 09/07/2014 22:43

Love it!

picnicbasketcase · 30/06/2014 13:55

I prefer Beatrice but Beatrix is still nice.

RockandRollsuicide · 30/06/2014 13:48

Hate TRIXIE, love beatriX

stripedtortoise · 30/06/2014 13:35

Great name, and a bit different from Beatrice which has exploded in popularity.

Cardinal · 30/06/2014 13:34

I prefer Beatrice. Seems softer than an X.

Love Bea as a nickname for both though.

Jemimapuddleduk · 30/06/2014 13:22

Love it! Trying to decide between Beatrix or Constance for girls name option for our baby due in September.

MrsWombat · 30/06/2014 08:01

This is on my potential name list as well with a nn of Bea. But can't decide between Beatrix and Beatrice. DS is Alex so I don't know if it would be weird or cool to have two children with the /ix/ sound in their names.

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polkydot · 30/06/2014 03:09

I'm convinced. Agree with pp about Trixie though, not a fan. That'd be my only concern. I can't beleive it's unanimous!

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ancientbuchanan · 29/06/2014 23:53

Like it lots.

DramaAlpaca · 29/06/2014 23:51

Love Beatrix, nn Bea.

Trixie is a name only suitable for a small yappy dog with a bow around its neck.

MyrtleDove · 29/06/2014 23:48

Love Beatrix and nn Trixie.

FeelingIrie · 29/06/2014 23:25

Love it. Love Bea as a nn also. Was on our list but doesn't go with our surname (starts O'... )

Nereida · 29/06/2014 23:20

I prefer Beatrice, but Beatrix is still nice. Don't like the potential nickname Trixie though.

MsKittyKat123 · 29/06/2014 19:05

I love the name Beatrix, much nicer than Beatrice

DinoSnores · 29/06/2014 15:32

names.darkgreener.com/#beatr shows the stats for Beatrix and Beatrice. Neither of them are in the Top 100 in England and Wales.

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polkydot · 29/06/2014 15:24

Thank you.

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Only1scoop · 29/06/2014 15:18

I only know one and that was years ago at school.

Don't let that put you off It's a beautiful name.

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polkydot · 29/06/2014 15:08

I had no idea it's becoming so popular, just been looking and some lists have it in the top 40.

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DinoSnores · 29/06/2014 15:01

I think it is pretty.

thecuntureshow · 29/06/2014 14:58

Please don't use it OP. I want it and I don't want it to become too popular Wink

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polkydot · 29/06/2014 14:52

I guess there's worse things to be called than Potter...

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