Beatrice
bee-AY-triss
✦ Meaning
“From Latin 'beatrix,' meaning 'she who brings happiness.' A name popularized in medieval Italy and immortalized by Dante's muse in 'The Divine Comedy.'”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #582 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Beatrice of York
- Dante's Beatrice
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across English, Italian, Spanish, and French-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
From Latin 'beatrix,' meaning 'she who brings happiness.' A name popularized in medieval Italy and immortalized by Dante's muse in 'The Divine Comedy.'
Beatrice is currently ranked #582 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Beatrice include Bea, Beatrix, Trixie.
Names that pair beautifully with Beatrice include Cordelia, Rosalind, Leander, Juliana, Cosima.