See the results of this poll: Bea?
Respondents: 45 (This poll is closed)
- Yes : 41 (91%)
- No: 4 (9%)
yes to both your questions.
Of course it depends on the first name, having [name]Bea[/name] as a mn would generally work with a longer fn.
I secretly love names that sound like letters. [name]Bea[/name]. [name]Kay[/name]. [name]Jay[/name]. [name]Elle[/name]. Que. [name]Zee[/name] (my dad wanted to name my sister that). It makes saying the entire name effortless. I’d much prefer a [name]Susan[/name] [name]Bea[/name] [name]Anthony[/name] to a [name]Susan[/name] B. [name]Anthony[/name].
Yess I think that’s a very cute idea! And would invite nn’s as well. I have a friend who goes by [name]Bea[/name] ([name]Beatrice[/name]) so I might be a bit bias 
This very idea had crossed my mind just recently as well! But I think I’ve come to the conclusion that I wouldn’t want everyone asking what the “B” stands for! That would turn such a sweet classic name to frustration really fast! Altho that’s something you would have to consider, too, it’s completely up to you!
Would you mind sharing the first name options? I’m all about syllables and it would be interesting to see what you would pair it with 
Are you pronouncing it like [name]Bee[/name]-uh or just “B”? For the first, yes of course. But if it’s just like the initial, I’m not really a fan.
I agree! great perspective…
Have you thought about the name [name]Beata[/name] it is pronounced as [name]Bee[/name] ah tah. Polish.
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