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Two very similar names for dd..

17 replies

AnnoyedByAlfieBear · 10/07/2014 13:57

Which do you prefer. We are genuinely on the fence and don't want to ask people in real life as we want to keep it a surprise.

Beatrice or Beatrix?

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TryingToBePractical · 10/07/2014 13:58

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Bowlersarm · 10/07/2014 13:59

I prefer Beatrice

burgatroyd · 10/07/2014 14:04

Beatrice. More sophisticated. Don't like nn Trixie

HattyMonkey · 10/07/2014 14:21

Beatrice

DitzyDonkey · 10/07/2014 14:22

Beatrix

Sophronia · 10/07/2014 14:24

Beatrice, like burgatroyd said, Beatrix could get the nickname Trixie, which I don't like.

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 10/07/2014 14:47

Well I love both and Beatrix is a little more unusual but

(i) can you stand people saying Potter immediately after Beatrix,
(ii) Beatrix wouldn't automatically be shortened to Trixie but how do you feel about that?

squoosh · 10/07/2014 15:09

Beatrix.

Beatrice is a bit stuffy.

Superrhan · 10/07/2014 17:39

Beatrice.

I love it!

I do also love Beatrix, but not sure I could actually name a child that.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 10/07/2014 17:43

Beatrice.

AllDirections · 10/07/2014 17:47

Beatrice

Gingerjv · 10/07/2014 19:30

For sure BeatriCE!!Love this name)

AnnoyedByAlfieBear · 10/07/2014 20:11

I don't mind Trixie as a nn. Although it does make me think of the phrase turning tricks. Hmm I like the posher side of Beatrice as much as I like the quirky side or Beatrix.

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Ludways · 10/07/2014 20:28

Beatrice

Alisvolatpropiis · 10/07/2014 23:09

I just hear beer tricks re Beatrix. Which is a shame because I think Trixie is a great nickname.

So...Beatrice gets my vote.

Only1scoop · 10/07/2014 23:10

Beatrix

BlueStarsAtNight · 11/07/2014 07:36

Beatrice

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