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Personally, I prefer Alice over Beatrice. For some reason, I associate the name Beatrice with Amelia Bedelia (don't ask me why lol).

I would chose Beatrice. Alice is too boring for me.

Alice. It's just a nicer name imo.

Alice

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I don't think Alice and Beatrice are too similar for siblings. Lots of people have two daughters with names both ending in 'a' so too names ending with an 's' sound should be fine.

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Alice reminds me of "Alice in Wonderland," and Beatrice brings to mind the works of Beatrice Potter. They are both cute and literary together with a classic vibe.

This message was edited 8/22/2018, 4:24 PM

Alice

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I don't dislike Beatrice but I have no connections to it, whereas Alice is a family name and has been a favourite name for years. I like the shortness and neatness, the history, and the sound in multiple languages. And there are some good contemporary and science associations, as well as all the others.

Definitely Alice. Alice sounds real and competent. Beatrice sounds prissy and sheltered - almost smarmy to me.

Both! But I vote Alice.

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I’m not sure why they couldn’t be a sibset. They aren’t very similar, except for being literary and classic.

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I really like Beatrice, which makes me think of Dante, as well as Shakespeare. However it is pronounced different ways and it feels like a bit of mouthful of vowels to pronounce, for me personally and it feels more formal. I like Bea for short, but then I don’t get to use the grander name.

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Alice is classic, short and sweet. And I get to say the whole name as much as I want.

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Alice and Bea would be cute on sisters.

Alice by a landslide

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Very classic and endearing. Beatrice on the other hand is just dated. A name fitted for a mutually disliked teacher or headmistress everyone wishes would retire already, or most everyone at least. She is overly strict and rarely expresses genuine happiness. Most if the time her face is devoid of any positive emotions. She's miss Trunchbull but behaves in a more civilized, less grotesque manner.

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Don't ask me where my mind came up with that specific imagery. All I know is that it has stuck. In any case, I just don't picture it on a younger individual. Alice I can see fitting on every age.

Alice! It is easier and not that old-lady-like. And I absolutely love the "Alice in Wonderland"-story.
Beatrice is also a favourite of mine, but I think it seems to be a bit more upper-class and old-fashioned.

Alice

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Beatrice’s popularity waxes and wanes far more than Alice’s, meaning Alice sounds more classic, while Beatrice has a bit more of a trendy/dated cycle. I still like Beatrice too, though. Alice and Beatrix might be different enough for siblings.

This message was edited 8/22/2018, 7:51 AM

Beatrice

Beatrice

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I really like both, and Alice has an association I love, but I think Beatrice stands out more, despite growing popularity, and that decides it for me.

Beatrice.

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Commented on why yesterday.

This message was edited 8/22/2018, 5:40 AM

Alice

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Beatrice sounds awful to me, I know two and they both go by Bea which is sweet, but I also have a sister Bianca who goes by B and a friend Rebecca who goes by B. So if I wanted that sweet nickname I wouldn't pick mouldy old Beatrice.

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Alice is much more funa and youthful. Every Alice I know goes by Alice exclusively but there is the option of Allie if you want.