2 Beatrice Related Questions

[EmilyRoo]

Hi,

I'm changing my name from Emily for various, solid reasons and I am 95% that Beatrice/Beatrix is IT! I have two qualms about it though;

1. Is Beatrice boring? I am in the US and for my year of birth it was in the low 700s so it's not that common. I just have friends named out-there things like Aston, Anastasia, Caledonia (Callie) and Annika, so in comparison...although I'm NOT comparing myself to them which I know is exactly what it sounds like!

2. Beatrice or Beatrix? The x version would take care of the boring qualm, but the -ice ending is prettier plus I'd rather a British princess than a Dutch queen, even if said British princess wears dubious hats!

Would love your opinions on this, also this is my last post, so as to not hog the boards!

How do you feel about Beatrix Potter?

I think I would pick the X version, just because it's a bit more unusual. They are both beautiful names.

Beatrice is loads nicer imo

Beatrice is a lovely classic name, not boring at all.

Beatrix is not as nice - too dominatrixy.

Beatrice is much nicer - not a harsh sounding

I picked Beatrix for DD1's middle name - went for the more unusual X ending.

Since wish I hadn't - the Beatrice sounds much nicer I think (I had to make a rush decision re the 2nd name as urgently needed passport for DD).

Uma Thurman's character in Kill Bill was called Beatrix Kiddo.

Kick ass name.

I wasn't allowed to call dd2 Beatrice so I suggest it on every name thread I come across! (same with the name Rose, dd1)

If you chose I can finally be at peace. It's a lovely name, many friends and family react v. Positively when I mention it as the name that never was.

I have a Beatrice, known as Bea. I've only ever met 2 others. I love it. Obviously!

I think that Beatrice/Beatrix is a very boring name.

Sorry.

I have a Beatrice known as Bea too. It's a lovely name and not dull at all. Ours was because of the Shakespearean connection. I also have a Miranda and a Rosalind.

I think Beatrice is more English/American sounding. Betrix always seems a bit Germanic to me.

Beatrice. No question.

My maternal grandmother was a Beatrice. She hated it and was always known by her initials :o

Love Beatrice, DD3 was very nearly Beatrice until dh reminded me that I'd had it all my own way naming the other 2! Still love it.

Thanks for all of the helpful input! I guess it's sound versus popularity, because I think going from a name that has been #6 for the past decade to a name that is much lower will make it more interesting...

[b]squoosh[/b] What names do [i]you[/i] find interesting?

Beatrice is nicer

I'm leaning toward Beatrice as the Shakeapear and the Dante references are lovely! Just want to make sure is Beatrice/Beatrix rather classless? I know it's timeless...

I don't think it's classless. You would find many more Beatrices in the middle and upper class than in the working class.

It is definitely an upper/upper middle class name in the UK for an adult now - although it is gaining some momentum now across the classes due to old lady name fashions.

You've posted exactly this question before.......

Nothing is classless in Britain. Everything you wear, every time you open your mouth and speak, and every time you give your name someone will put you in a certain class, or try to. It's reflexive for the British.

Thank you for the insight everyone!

I believe it will be Beatrice Rose then. Rose honors someone otherwise I wouldn't use it, but Id like something rather stunning a a second middle. Any thoughts?

Congratulations!

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