Beatrice

At a Glance: Name: Beatrice – Meaning: one who brings happiness (also glossed "blessed one") – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BEE-uh-tris

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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

Phonetic: BEE-uh-tris   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Beatrice mean?

One who brings happiness (also glossed “blessed one”). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Beatrice)

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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