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Beatrice?

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igglepiggle599 · 09/02/2025 11:58

I'm not a fan of unusual names and I don't particularly need my children's names to be unique or 'special'. I do, however, feel strongly about them not having names that could be ridiculed or that they would be likely to dislike.

I love the classic name Beatrice, but I've read a few comments online by people who feel that it's 'frumpy' and they also have concerns that it can be read as 'beat rice' (a bit far-fetched in my opinion! When would anyone use the phrase 'beat rice'?). Ultimately the name would be for the child and not for me, so any honest thoughts would be welcome!

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ACynicalDad · 11/06/2025 23:16

Having just read a thread where they called their poor baby daughter Harris, 10 year old Harris will gladly swap names. Beatrice is lovely.

MaybeItWasMe · 11/06/2025 23:18

Beautiful, classic name. I’ve taught quite a few over 20+ years and don’t remember one I didn’t like!

sprinklesandshines · 11/06/2025 23:24

Reminds me of Prince Andrew’s daughter

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