Beatrice

kaylynne

WDYT?

elizhope

Im curious to see your responses on this one. Beatrice is a huge family name for us and my mom has been begging us to use it... but Im not so sure.... lol

kpaivel

Love.

kck329

Love it, especially with the nickname Bea

WashingtonQueen

I like it but, I think it needs a cute NN for childhood.

CarolynTheRed

I like it.

Zimger

I think it generally gets a good reception on this board. It isn't my style but I think it is still a nice name.

GWUAlum

I'm not crazy about it.

kaylynne

Thanks all.

As for the childhood nn.... what do you think of Bebe, Trish, Reece, Betty or Tris?

WashingtonQueen

kaylynne:

Thanks all.

As for the childhood nn.... what do you think of Bebe, Trish, Reece, Betty or Tris?

I love Bebe and Betty!

BlindysWife

I just added Beatrice to my long list. I like both that, and Beatrix. Bea is a super cute nn.

mjune3881

Not a fan

JustWonderin805

Love. I really like Beatrix, too. I like the NN Bea, as well. 

Todd&Laura

It's my mom'smn. I like it. She hates it. We didn't consider it because we didn't like it enough to use it, but it does fit our style.

TofuMama7

I'm not a fan. DH really wants to name this LO Beatrice (he likes that it's uncommon but people have all heard it before and it has a great nickname - Bea). I just can't get on board. Not sure why, I like most other "old lady" names, this one just isn't my style.

Raeily

I like it. It's a pretty classical sounding name and it has some pretty cute nn possibilities. 

dressandtie

I'm not a huge fan..

Crys1925

It makes me think of a fat old lady, even though I don't know a single Beatrice.

MoreThanABride

I like it.

Notwifezilla7

I like it. I really like the NN Bea  

alohamora

This name is my style, but for some reason I've never liked it.  I don't know why.  I wouldn't side-eye someone for it though.

abbieaggie

Notwifezilla7:

I like it. I really like the NN Bea  

This, although I think your other nn will work too.

Skyjewell23

Definitely NMS, but it is a good name

JLGY

I don't like it. I think it needs to stay firmly in the past.

BLPL101

Very pretty!

TheWop

Love.

orleyl

I don't like it but am but surprised this board loves it

frasey

kaylynne:

Thanks all.

As for the childhood nn.... what do you think of Bebe, Trish, Reece, Betty or Tris?

Beatrice is a great name. But honestly I think the NNs you have listed are a stretch... seems like they were forced out of the name, and not natural. Bea is the common short form, so I guess Bebe is OK.... 

this decaf life

DH suggested it when we were name-storming but I just couldn't get on board. I already responded to your Eloise post but that is the name we chose instead!

MotherMayEye

kaylynne:

Thanks all.

As for the childhood nn.... what do you think of Bebe, Trish, Reece, Betty or Tris?

I like Bea over the nicknames above. You could always do Bee, too.

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MySallyGirl

I think this name is cute but I like old fashioned sounding names.  I could see naming a little girl this and calling her Bea or Bug when she was small as a cute little baby nickname. 

 The first thing I thought of was Beezus from the Beverly Cleary "Ramona" book series though.  : )

sweetjay6891

LOVE this name. One of my top female names. I love the nickname's Bea and Betty. 

It's such a classic and oldie!