1. What do you think of
Beatrice?
I love it! It's been on my favorites list for awhile, and it has been slowly creeping higher and higher. I would seriously use it as a FN. or a MN. It wouldn't matter, but my point (lol, if I ever have one) is that it's not one of those names on my list because I just like it; I'd actually use it! :)
2. How does it compare to
Beatrix?
I prefer
Beatrice a lot more. I don't like the -trix on the end; it seems trashy, and it is harsh sounding.
3. Other than
Bea, are their any known/acceptable nn's that might develop?
I don't know. I would probably call her
Bea part of the time (I think it's cute), but I love
Beatrice whole!
4. What about these combos:
Beatrice Helen - Very classical to my literary ears. I like it; it's very pretty, and it flows well.
Beatrice Susan - I don't like
Susan much, but I think it seems sort of stunted in the middle, especially with some soft like
Beatrice as the FN.
Beatrice Kay - Don't like the flow.
Beatrice Mary - It's nice. I'm so used to seeing Marie/Maria as a MN that this is sort of refreshing, but still not my favorite.
Beatrice Clare -
Love this, but
Clare happens to be on my list, too. This spelling!
5. Others?
I'm having a hard time with that myself, but some that I've considered lately:
Beatrice AmeliaBeatrice ConstanceBeatrice LouisaBeatrice SofiaMargot BeatriceAdela BeatriceCora Beatrice
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This message was edited 6/12/2006, 11:50 AM