Anna or Beatrice?

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Torn between these names for our baby girl! Which do you prefer? Surname is two syllables and starts with B.

I like both names but prefer Beatrice. It was on my list for a long time Especially with the nickname ‘Bea’. DP didn’t like it as much! It’s hard to know if it will go with a your surname without hearing it though.

Love both the same
If your surname begins with a B, then Beatrice might be cooler but can't pick really

Anna.

Beatrice. Bea as a nn is lovely!

Anna

Anna

Anna

Do you have a middle name in mind? If not use both!

Both are good though I love Anna so would choose it for that and also because I'm not sure about the B-B. Some double initials work better than others. Julia Johnson better than Beatrice Baker imo for example.

Anna is lovely

Both are lovely, age less names.

Depends what the middle name and your 2nd name are. Which one sounds best.

I love Anna, it was almost my name but didn't fit my surname apparently

Really dislike Beatrice, especially with the double B initial. Anna on the other hand is lovely.

I am Anna and never liked it and don't get called it, Beatrice I do like.

Love Beatrice. Anna is a bit frumpy to my ears.

I prefer Anna.

I love beatrice

Anna, classic and timeless. I met a little Anna not too long ago and thought how lovely, when I met a little Beatrice I thought what one earth. It's personal choice though, I just prefer classic names x

Both cute but prefer Anna.

Anna by miles. Simple, classic, timeless, well known in most countries etc. Easy for a child to learn to write and spell. Just has a nice sound and feel.

Beatrice is OK I guess, but I don't really like the sound it makes in English (beer - triss) and I have the feeling it will turn out to be a bit of a flash in the pan thing as regards to popularity, will fade away again and always be dated to the current period of time.

I really like both but fear Beatrice with a surname beginning with B might be too much.

Love Anna.

Defs Beatrice from me, I think it’s a beautiful name. Simultaneously delicate and strong. Bea is so gorgeous also. Anna is lovely too though and not overused now.

Anna 100%.

Anna