Agnes, Beatrice or Ingrid?

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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?

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

I like Agnes and Beatrice.

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

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

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.

Beatrix.

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

Personally my favourite is Agnes. Very cool.

Really not keen on Beatrice.

Ingrid is nice.

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

Agnes.

Ingrid is beautiful

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

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

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.

Beatrix is great.

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

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!!

Have you thought about Inge or Astrid?

Always loved the name Agnes. Strong rather than harsh

Ingrid. And if you need any convincing just search up Billy Bragg's song Ingrid Bergman!

Agnes. Like Astrid too.

How about Elsie? Or Gretchen? Similar feel (IMO anyway!)

Would you like to be called Agnes? Aggie? Beatrice (Betty) isn't much better, and Ingrid isn't English. My mum was called Beatrice and she hated it. How about Charlotte after the Princess?

Beatrice is my preference from the three names.

I like Agnes pronounced in the French way. Anyess.

Ingrid. I love Agnes but don't like Aggie / Ags and I love Beatrice but I know several Beatrices / Beatrixes under 5.

Those are all amazing names!! Love them all!
Beatrice is quite popular though isnt it? So you might want to factor that in.