Beatrix, Beatrice or Beata?

I’m absolutely positive that I’m going to bump a [name_f]Bea[/name_f]- name into my fourth spot in my Top 5, but I’m not sure which one to use. I’m hoping you guys could help me make the final decision. I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions.

[name_f]Beata[/name_f] - I like [name_f]Beata[/name_f] and it’s Polish(bonus for me), but worry that everyone will only see and pronounce it [name_f]Beat[/name_f]-a.
[name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] - This is my great grandmothers first name and I absolutely love it. I do worry that it might be too old fashioned with Adalind, [name_f]Katarina[/name_f] and [name_f]Lilith[/name_f]. If I use this I’m considering using [name_f]Beata[/name_f] as a nickname.
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] - I don’t love it, but think it fits the style of the three names below more than [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f].

Which name would you pair with Adalind, [name_f]Katarina[/name_f] and [name_f]Lilith[/name_f]?

I love [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]! I think it is both quirky and classic at the same time. It would be my choice from your list but if you don’t love it then you shouldn’t use it. [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] is also nice and given you love it and the family connection I would say that would probably be your best bet. I have never heard of [name_f]Beata[/name_f] and I would pronounce it Beet-uh. What is the proper pronunciation?

I love [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] and I don’t think [name_f]Katarina[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] is too old-fashioned.

I love [name_f]Beata[/name_f]. I’m a big fan of Polish names (due to my Polish heritage). But I’m afraid most people in English speaking countries would pronounce it [name_f]Beat[/name_f]-a, which is a shame, because it’s definitely my favourite of your list.
[name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] is my second favourite. I think it sounds great with Adalind and [name_f]Lilith[/name_f].

[name_f]Beata[/name_f]- I’m an English speaking American and I don’t think I’ve ever heard this pronounced and I wouldn’t say [name_f]Beat[/name_f]-a. The general public may, but the general public can’t even prounce my name ([name_f]Alexandra[/name_f]) which is super common, and apparently thinks [name_m]Ezra[/name_m] is a girl’s name. It’s not like [name_f]Beata[/name_f] is hard to prounce once you hear it said, or hard to spell.

[name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] - I think this goes find with your other names and isn’t too dated!

[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] - my favorite on the list, however it’s growing a ton in popularity.

[i]On my own list , i have [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] " [name_f]Beata[/name_f] " cause i couldnt choose between these two . In general i love [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] more . I think its absulotly gorgeous and i love the connection with [name_m]Dante[/name_m] .

Though with Adalind, [name_f]Katarina[/name_f] and [name_f]Lilith[/name_f] I would choose [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] .[/i]

I love [name_f]Beata[/name_f], but, unless you are in the Polish-speaking area, chances are it will be mispronounced.
I prefer [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] to [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f], but I would recommend against using a name you don’t love. Also, I think [name_f]Beata[/name_f] could work as a nickname for [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f].

Oh [name_f]Beata[/name_f], [name_f]Beata[/name_f], [name_f]Beata[/name_f], I love this name! I know the “beat” thing is off-putting, but the name pronounced correctly is sublime!

[name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] is one of my favs!

I love [name_f]Beata[/name_f]!

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and opinions. I think I’m going to go with Beatrice nicknamed Beata. I’ll be able to have the old fashioned family name with a nickname that will go well with my other names.

I use the be-AH-tah pronunciation, but I’ve seen the first syllable pronounced at ‘bay’ before also.

ETA:

I just realized Beatrice nicknamed Beata and Adalind are not possible for me because Ada and Beata are way too similar for sisters. :frowning: I’m going to drop Beata, but might revisit it later on.