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Opinions on Adeline or Beatrix

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Lizzymcc · 14/01/2017 00:01

It's a miracle we have got two names to consider, but wondered what people thought of them.

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indigo13 · 24/01/2017 09:30

I loved Adeline (addaline) since watching the film with Blake lively. its worth correcting people for such a great name

thanksamillion · 23/01/2017 22:44

My dd is Adelina which is a Romanian version. Most people pronounce it fine with the occasional Angelina or Madelina. I think the line/lean thing would annoy me with Adeline

BingThing · 23/01/2017 22:30

I love both names. Also like Beatrice and Adina. I think Bea and Addie are lovely nn too.

EsmesBees · 23/01/2017 19:51

I love Adeline. Have done ever since watching Guys and Dolls as a child. I would pronounce it Add-a-line.

MiddlingMum · 23/01/2017 19:44

If a Beatrix was signing her name and then adding kisses, it would look like Beatrixxxxxxxxxxxxxx Maybe not a problem, but worth considering.

buckyou · 23/01/2017 13:01

I really like Adeline. But our surname is Addy so no good for us!

Not massively keen on Beatrix but I do like the NNs Trixie and bea.

Joeybee · 23/01/2017 09:12

Beatrix is adorable, and strong and I feel it's a name that could grow with a little girl, into a woman. Plus the Beatrix Potter association is ace.
Adeline is nice too and I don't think anyone would have too much trouble with that spelling of it.

Jemimapuddleduk · 14/01/2017 19:08

I adore Beatrix and it was on our list. I have never come across the name Adeline before but I quite like it- a pretty name but strong sounding.

MontserratCaballe · 14/01/2017 19:03

My granny was called Adeline and was known as Dolly. Sweet name. Love Beatrice too.

DramaAlpaca · 14/01/2017 19:01

I like Adeline best.

Beatrix could get the nickname Trixie which you may or may not like. I really don't, so that would put me off Beatrix.

AtSea1979 · 14/01/2017 14:45

Don't particularly like either but if you call her Beatrix, people will often ask if it's Beatrix or Beatrice and if it was me that would drive me mad.

CoffeeDiamonds · 14/01/2017 14:44

Thank you Not that's lovely!

JournosAreLazy · 14/01/2017 14:35

Love both and both were on my list for DD. Eventually discounted Adeline due to potential pronouncation issues. On that basis I would go with Beatrix.

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Lizzymcc · 14/01/2017 14:04

I think it's going to be a see what suits the baby when she is born.
I'm more Adeline (add-eh-line) and hubby is Beatrix (he doesn't like Beatrice)

Thank you for your thoughts

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ClaryIsTheBest · 14/01/2017 13:42

I like both :)

I love Adeline (but actually kind of dislike Adelaide). Beatrix is also really pretty.

Adeline Beatrix would be lovely imo.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 14/01/2017 13:42

The second one Beebee.

KoalaDownUnder · 14/01/2017 10:36

Adeline.

Prefer Adelaide, though.

Beebeeeight · 14/01/2017 10:33

Is it adel-een or adel- eye-n?

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 14/01/2017 10:29

Adeline is beautiful.

Bobochic · 14/01/2017 09:34

Beatrice is also much more beautiful than Beatrix.

The suffixes -ine and -ix are very harsh and bit trashy!

Bobochic · 14/01/2017 09:33

Adèle (a-dell) or Adele (a-day-lay) are so much prettier than Adeline!

Northernlurker · 14/01/2017 09:06

I think you've got two great names. See what she looks like and then decide.

KissingAFool · 14/01/2017 09:04

If you're slightly pretentioso like me, you could go for Beatriz, Spanish version!

Lessthanaballpark · 14/01/2017 09:03

Adeline

PetalMettle · 14/01/2017 09:01

I don't like Adeline at all but that cold be as I knew a really bratty one. Love beatrix, trixie for a little girl, bea for a grown up