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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pet form of Beatrice (or Beatrix/Beatriz)
- Origin
- English (short form of Beatrice)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- BEE
Bea is a short form of Beatrice (also used for Beatrix or Beatriz), with English roots. It has a clipped, one-syllable simplicity that works well on its own or as a nickname within a longer name. If you're drawn to Beatrice-family names but want something shorter for everyday use, Bea covers that ground.
Meaning & Origin of Bea
Meaning: Pet form of Beatrice (or Beatrix/Beatriz).
Origin: English (short form of Beatrice).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Bea
BEEIPA /biː/
Popularity of Bea
Bea hit its high point back in 1908, when it ranked #834 with 22 babies given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #2150, with 88 babies recorded that year.
Names Like Bea
These names have followed a similar path to Bea in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Bea mean?
Pet form of Beatrice (or Beatrix/Beatriz). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Bea?
Bea is pronounced BEE (IPA: /biː/).
Is Bea a popular name right now?
Bea peaked at #834 in 1908 and is ranked #2150 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1883–2024.)
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