Beatrice
Beatrice is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Italian origin, meaning “She who brings happiness”.
| Meaning | She who brings happiness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | BEE-uh-tris |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Italy, United States, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Beatrice
Beatrice comes from the Latin Beatrix, probably originally Viatrix, 'voyager', which was reshaped by association with beatus, 'blessed, happy'. It became famous through Dante's Beatrice, the woman who guides him through Paradise in the Divine Comedy. Shakespeare's witty Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing added to its appeal, and it is borne today by Princess Beatrice of York.
Is Beatrice a Christian name?
Beatrice is borne by several Catholic saints and blesseds, and its Latin root 'blessed' gives it a Christian feel, but it is now used widely as a classic, non-religious name.
How popular is Beatrice?
Enjoying a revival in Britain and other English-speaking countries; a long-standing classic in Italy.
Gifts with the name Beatrice
- Beatrice name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Beatrice
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Beatrice mean?
Beatrice means 'She who brings happiness'. It is of Latin, via Italian origin.
Is Beatrice a Christian name?
Beatrice is borne by several Catholic saints and blesseds, and its Latin root 'blessed' gives it a Christian feel, but it is now used widely as a classic, non-religious name.
How do you pronounce Beatrice?
Beatrice is pronounced BEE-uh-tris.
Is Beatrice a boy or girl name?
Beatrice is usually a girl name.