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Middle name for Beatrice

48 replies

inneedofaliein · 31/12/2016 08:09

Due DD2 v soon and trying to finalise a name decision as last time I was hopeless at making decisions the other side!

We have a Harriet ( Hattie) Rose.

This was our shortlist for number 2;

Beatrice
Juliet
Pippa
Alice
Grace
Kate
Jessica

Pretty sure Beatrice is the front runner but what for middle name? Do we use one of the others in the list? Elizabeth is a family name we could use but not essential. I think Beatrice Elizabeth is a bit bulky though..

DD1 has a second middle name, a family one so slightly feel should give this baby two also but perhaps not..

Our surname is two syllables...

Opinions gratefully received!

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 31/12/2016 18:45

Beatrice Belle
Beatrice Mary
Beatrice Ursula

Sophronia · 31/12/2016 15:47

Beatrice Anna
Beatrice Mary
Beatrice Ellen
Beatrice Emily
Beatrice Evelyn
Beatrice Hannah
Beatrice Helen
Beatrice Clara
Beatrice Ivy
Beatrice Imogen
Beatrice June
Beatrice Joy
Beatrice Jane
Beatrice Lily
Beatrice Eliza
Beatrice Ruby
Beatrice Ruth
Beatrice Violet

Glitterous · 31/12/2016 13:43

Beatrice Fleur
Beatrice Noelle
Beatrice Marie

SausageSoda · 31/12/2016 13:04

I like Beatrice Juliet or as a PP suggested, Beatrice Joy. Depending on what your surname begins with I wouldn't worry too much about BJ. Though the name Merryn means joyful so you could go with Beatrice Merryn.

LouiseBrooks · 31/12/2016 12:19

Elizabeth was my immediate thought. I don;t think it's bulky, to me it just sounds right.

MiriAmmerman · 31/12/2016 12:12

I know a 13yo Beatrice Charlotte, which I think is a lovely combination. I also like Beatrice Mary or Beatrice Eleanor.
I actually think 2 syllables works well - there's a nice rhythm to it.

Holding · 31/12/2016 10:54

What does your surname begin with? I would avoid any middle names beginning with J, M, O or S for a start. And probably I and K too!

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 31/12/2016 08:42

Beatrice Eliza
Beatrice Olivia
Beatrice Sophia
Beatrice Ellen

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inneedofaliein · 31/12/2016 08:26

I think Joy would be lovely but am wary of the BJ initials.. Confused

I agree that one syllable is best but is Grace ok with the same "ce" ending?

The family name we'd use would be Elizabeth..

Harriet is Harriet Rose __ ( two syllable family name). I am not dead set on using a family name tbh. I only did for DD1 due to a bereavement at the time which felt right.

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stillwantrachelshair · 31/12/2016 08:19

Beatrice Eleanor
Beatrice Catherine

ICanCountToOneHundred · 31/12/2016 08:18

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Manumission · 31/12/2016 08:18

It ate my underscores Sad

ICanCountToOneHundred · 31/12/2016 08:17

Joy
Hope

OliviaStabler · 31/12/2016 08:17

Beatrice Grace.

beela · 31/12/2016 08:17

Beatrice (autocorrect, sorry!)

Hippychickster · 31/12/2016 08:16

Beatrice Joy?

Beatrice is lovely, but I think needs a one syllable name to follow. I love Joy because it's so … joyful!

beela · 31/12/2016 08:16

I like Beatrix Grace best from your list.

Manumission · 31/12/2016 08:15

I would try for a one syllable middle name. Definitely. The rhythm works so well. Same as your DD1's name.

Beatrice /_
Harriet. Rose /

Cosmicglitterpug · 31/12/2016 08:14

Beatrice Pearl
Beatrice Grace
Beatrice Viola
Like Beatrice Maud too.

calzone · 31/12/2016 08:13

Beatrice Kate would work......

Beatrice May
Beatrice Grace
Beatrice Jo
Beatrice Anne

What family name would you use? I quite like middle names to be family names......

Beatrice Edie Kate
Beatrice Eliza Jane
Beatrice Mary Anne

Love Beatrice by the way.

MrsMontgomerySmythe · 31/12/2016 08:13

I think Beatrice Grace works best from your list. I also love Alice as a name.

Manumission · 31/12/2016 08:12

Beatrice May.

It goes perfectly.

Or Beatrice Maud?

I know Rose and May get a bad press for being v commonly used as middle names, but they work perfectly with your lovely first names.

QuandryQueen · 31/12/2016 08:11

Beatrice Kate from your list

Or Beatrice May

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