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Beatrice or Beatrix?

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ThatsNotMyPirate · 12/03/2009 19:35

I quite like both these names for a girl....but which is better? And what can they be shortened to...I am not keen on Trixy as a nn.

Or any other sugestions of similar names? Also like Clementine, Florence, Evelyn, Esme.

So hard this name business!

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GColdtimer · 12/03/2009 20:33

beatrice. love it.

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Northernlurker · 12/03/2009 20:23

We call our Bea BB too! Do you look familiar???

squeaver · 12/03/2009 20:10

Beatrice. I know a Beatrice who is Bea or BB. She's adorable.

Northernlurker · 12/03/2009 19:59

I've got a Beatrice known as Bea - it's working out fine as a name so far

Knax · 12/03/2009 19:54

i agree, beatrice and bea lovely

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ThatsNotMyPirate · 12/03/2009 19:54

Thank you all for your replys. Out of the hundreds names i have suggested DH actually doesnt mind these two.... he's difficult to please.

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dizzydixies · 12/03/2009 19:53

beatrice nn Bea

bergentulip · 12/03/2009 19:46

I like Beatrix - and it's very continental and regal..... if I had had a girl I would have called her Beatrix - after Queen Beatrix in The Netherlands.

Far more unusual than all the Beatrices around.

And plus, Queen Beatrix is infinitely more dignified than princess beatrice in the UK...

TheFallenMadonna · 12/03/2009 19:39

Beatrice

Cies · 12/03/2009 19:39

I agree that Beatrice is softer. Bea is a nice nn.

slowreadingprogress · 12/03/2009 19:38

I think Beatrice is just that bit prettier. Bea is a lovely shortening.

ramonaquimby · 12/03/2009 19:36

beatrix a bit 'harsh'