Beatrix or Iris?

[FingersCrossedLegsNot]

Which would you pick and why? Also, what kind of feel/vibe do you get from the name? Thanks

[Rhubarbgarden]

Iris. Beautiful flower. Not keen on Beatrix and there's a Bea in every playground at the moment.

[Leeds2]

Absolutely love Iris. If I had a DD tomorrow (unlikely, lol!) that is what she would be called.

I would never choose Beatrix, but don't dislike it. Confusion with Beatrice would probably annoy me.

[Beamur]

May I commend you on your excellent taste in names!
I have a Beatrice myself, and Iris was on my short list. Beatrice/Beatrix seems to be hugely gaining in popularity though - I thought we'd picked a less common name, but there are others at her school and I know of at least 2 baby Bea's born in the last year or two. I don't know any little girls called Iris.
I've never had anyone confused about my DD's name - they are similar (Beatrice/Beatrix) but do sound clearly different at the end.

[telsa]

Go for Beatrix.any name with an x in it is so cool and you get some lovely nn potential.
I know quite a few Irises and think the name is somewhat ugly and prim.

[ClaraBean]

My 12 year old is Iris, I always wished it was my name, it is just so cool and elegant. I also love Iris Murdoch.
Beatrix was on our long list too, it is funky and cool, rather than timeless and elegant imo, but still lovely.

[mathanxiety]

Beatrix -- far zippier and more stylish. I love the X in it. Iris reminds me of Iris Robinson.

[EatYourCrusts]

Iris.

[melika]

Yuk to Beatrix, Iris is ok. I'm sorry but these names are the dregs.

[FingersCrossedLegsNot]

Oh ClaraBean does your Iris like her name?

[ClaraBean]

Yeah, she really loves it. She is the only one we know, so she loves that she can be Iris and not Ruby H/B/L or whatever. She likes that she was named after somebody special to me and her dad (Iris Murdoch) . It really suits her too. I am still really happy that we chose Iris for her.