Meaning: Associated with blessed; possibly from voyager
The story
Beatrice is the Italian form of Beatrix, whose history may involve a traveler name reshaped by Latin blessed. Dante’s Beatrice and Shakespeare’s character give it distinct literary associations.
Nicknames
- Bea
- Bee
- Trixie
- Bice
Spellings & variants
- Beatrix
- Beatriz
Famous namesakes
- Beatrice PortinariDante’s muse
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Climbing in the latest US data
Style
Origins
Beatrice comes from Latin and Italian.
More like Beatrice
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Violet
Marcella
Diminutive of Marcus; probably related to Mars
Camilla
Form of Camillus; ancient meaning uncertain
Emilia
Rival, through Aemilius
Serena
Clear; tranquil; serene
Stella
Star; Greek Stella can also shorten Styliani
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