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At a Glance
- Meaning
- One who brings happiness (also glossed "blessed one")
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- BEE-uh-tris
Beatrice is a Latin name meaning "one who brings happiness," also glossed as "blessed one." It's pronounced BEE-uh-tris, and it carries a vintage feel that fits parents drawn to names with historical depth. If you're weighing Beatrice for a daughter, its meaning gives the name a warm, hopeful note to build on.
Meaning & Origin of Beatrice
Meaning: One who brings happiness (also glossed "blessed one").
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Beatrice
BEE-uh-trisIPA /ˈbiːətrɪs/
Popularity of Beatrice
Beatrice peaked at #36 in 1910, when 2,459 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #579, with 518 girls named Beatrice that year — still in use, just far from its early-1900s high.
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FAQ
What does the name Beatrice mean?
One who brings happiness (also glossed “blessed one”). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Beatrice?
Beatrice is pronounced BEE-uh-tris (IPA: /ˈbiːətrɪs/).
Is Beatrice a popular name right now?
Beatrice peaked at #36 in 1910 and is ranked #579 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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