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Agnes, Beatrice or Ingrid?

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toomanybirds · 08/05/2018 08:12

Which of these three? I prefer strong names and I love them all but have minor doubts about each - that Agnes and Beatrice will spike (have spiked?) in popularity, that Agnes is too harsh and Beatrice too soft, and that using Ingrid without any Scandinavian connection is a bit weird/pretentious. Thoughts?

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ElizaDontlittle · 08/05/2018 20:27

I think Ingrid is ok, as other Scandinavian names become more accepted as 'ordinary' British girls' names (Freya, etc) who is to say it can't be.
I like Beatrix/ce better though - I know a Beatrix and it was one of those few moments where you hear a friend announce the baby's name and think oh, now that is perfect.
As an aside I love the Polish version of Agnes - Agnieska - sorry for lack of accents - now that would sound somewhat questionable to use with no Eastern European roots!!

2tired2bewitty · 08/05/2018 20:25

I have a Beatrice, she is lovely but definitely not soft! Do check how it sounds in your local regional accent if applicable - we named her while living down south but are about to move to an area of the north where it comes out as Beetriss Hmm

felicitythemangyfox · 08/05/2018 20:22

Beatrix is great.

daisypond · 08/05/2018 19:51

Not Ingrid - unless you've got Scandinavian connections. I think it sounds silly in the UK, like you're playing at fancy dress. I like both Beatrice and Agnes. I prefer Beatrice - because of its associations with Dante, and I like the sound of it, too - but Agnes is also good and less common. Both are good strong names.

Anxiouschild · 08/05/2018 19:45

Ingrid is my favourite of those three. It was on my shortlist but vetoed Sad

LifeinColour · 08/05/2018 18:25

We have a Beatrix! Wasn't sure till she was born but so glad I chose that name.. she goes by Bea, bixiebear, trixiebee, beabop lots of nicknames to be had Grin

IceSwan · 08/05/2018 17:53

Ingrid is beautiful

Herja · 08/05/2018 17:46

Agnes.

felicitythemangyfox · 08/05/2018 17:45

And in terms of popularity Beatrice is something like 80 whereas Agnes is 361 (if that bothers you)

felicitythemangyfox · 08/05/2018 17:43

Agnes - Agnes Dean
Beatrice - Princess Beatrice
Ingrid - Ingrid Bergman

Personally my favourite is Agnes. Very cool.

Really not keen on Beatrice.

Ingrid is nice.

MrsMozart · 08/05/2018 17:28

Beatrix.

Shiftymake · 08/05/2018 17:25

Love Ingrid and would be on my top list if I ever get a girl, not very fussed with the others but Beatrice is preferred over Agnes, sadly that name just grates me the wrong way no matter who carries it.

LarkDescending · 08/05/2018 17:18

I like Ingrid best from your list - also, with a similar feel, Astrid, Elka and Greta.

RoundaboutSnail · 08/05/2018 15:44

I like Agnes and Beatrice.

In Grid sounds like a road sign. It's quite nice with the softer Scandinavian pronounciation though.

Mousefunky · 08/05/2018 15:29

Beatrice. The other two sound like stern old German women Grin.

Standardpubquizname · 08/05/2018 15:28

All lovely names. Beatrice seems to be a lot popular than the other two ime. I wouldn't see using Ingrid without being Scandinavian as pretentious at all.

ZebraKid71 · 08/05/2018 14:55

I love ingrid! The only reason I didn't name my DD Ingrid is due to the shortenings of it.

Not fussed on the other two.

Ikabod · 08/05/2018 14:38

Beatrice

AnyaMoondial · 08/05/2018 13:58

Have you considered Ida? A wonderfully strong name imo with vintage style.

AnyaMoondial · 08/05/2018 13:50

Love them all! Ingrid is my favourite.

deptfordgirl · 08/05/2018 13:22

I actually think Agnes is very cool and definitely hasn't spiked in popularity. Beatrice is a lot more popular.

userabcname · 08/05/2018 13:21

Agnes - I think it sounds cool and classy.
Second choice would be Beatrice - I do like the Bea shortening.
Not keen on Ingrid.

Naberes · 08/05/2018 11:58

Love Ingrid and Agnes, less keen on Beatrice (I do find it a bit soft and hissy) but love Beatrix! I’d probably go for Ingrid of the three. How about Ines?

chezmk1988 · 08/05/2018 11:16

Don't like Ingrid but like Agnes and Beatrice. I'd probably choose Beatrice

RedDwarves · 08/05/2018 09:20

Ingrid, but I'm not fussed on any of them.

How about Greta? It has a similar vibe as the others, is uncommon but not unheard of, and is quite a strong name.