Recently we have been loving [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] and have even started calling her [name_f]Bea[/name_f]!
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Recently we have been loving [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] and have even started calling her [name_f]Bea[/name_f]!
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I quite like [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] and [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Fern[/name_f].
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Frances[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Marjorie[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Nell[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Margot[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Marguerite[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Florence[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Antonia[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Helen[/name_f]
I love [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]! (I slightly prefer [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f], but honestly I think they’re both gorgeous).
My favourite is [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] - it’s actually ‘shorter’ than [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] (same number of letters, but [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] has more syllables). It is quite British, but it’s not something I’d be too concerned about - most people won’t even know her middle name!
My second favourite is [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]. I don’t think the initials are a big deal especially as it’s her first and middle name, so most of the time she’ll be B ‘Initial of your last name’. I know quite a few people with those initials and no one’s ever mentioned having a problem with it, my cousin actually uses BJ or [name_f]Beej[/name_f] as has nickname most of the time and I don’t think anyone’s ever mentioned the ‘link’. As for [name_u]June[/name_u], it’s a well known enough name that I don’t think anyone would assume you meant/had misspelled [name_f]Jane[/name_f]. I think [name_u]June[/name_u] is lovely and sweet, and if you hadn’t mentioned it I wouldn’t have thought of the name [name_f]Jane[/name_f] or [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_u]Austen[/name_u] at all.
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] - works nicely, I’m just not a huge fan of [name_f]Hazel[/name_f].
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] - if you’re not excited, don’t bother.
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] - I think it’s gorgeous, I don’t feel like it’s incomplete, but if that’s the vibe you’re getting then you have other lovely options to use instead.
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] - I’m not a fan of [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f], and it is a lot of name.
Suggestions:
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Louisa[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Georgia[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Mila[/name_f]
[name_m]Hi[/name_m]!
I really think [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] is a very cool name to have and is definitely one of those ‘only one in the class’ examples
My favorite first and middle combo is probably [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u], but my second in line is [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] and I think it really means a lot especially as it is dedicated to your Great Aunt. I think that names dedicated to people that are your ancestors, is a really important tradition to keep alive but of course that is a personal preference.
I have got some name ideas just in case though! Sorry if there are any repeats:
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Isadora[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Ramona[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Opal[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Willa[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Georgia[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Jemima[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Imogen[/name_f]
I hope you like these ones, these are the only ones I can think of off the top of my head but I will be sure to get back to you if I have any more ideas
I prefer [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] or [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]. As for the points you made against “[name_u]June[/name_u]”, I say this: No one is going to be thinking about her initials in any context often enough for it to pose a concern. If your last name was J, then that’d maybe give me pause. I work in a company where we simply go by initials for EVERYTHING, so even though we have a BM, a BJ, etc. it really doesn’t open up to any teasing. So, BJ_, no, I really don’t think is going to get her teased. At all. [name_m]Even[/name_m] with monograms, it’ll be b _ j.
Also, as far as the [name_u]June[/name_u]/[name_f]Jane[/name_f] thing goes…that feels a bit…reaching, to me? If I heard you named your daughter [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u], I wouldn’t automatically assume you meant [name_f]Jane[/name_f]. I also think you’re kind of giving the people who know/love you too much credit. Like, yes, some people may know you love [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_u]Austen[/name_u], but using the name [name_u]June[/name_u] isn’t going to cause them to assume you misspelled [name_f]Jane[/name_f]? I don’t know. Definitely a weird point of contention for the name that doesn’t make sense to me.
My final vote is for [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] or [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]. I think [name_f]Primrose[/name_f], [name_f]Daisy[/name_f], and [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] are too much of a mouthful with [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f].
I love [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] and the fact that it’s an honor name makes it even better. I love middle names with meaning!
I also really like [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]. I don’t think the initials are a big deal, or the fact that it looks similar to [name_f]Jane[/name_f]. If anyone thinks you typed [name_f]Jane[/name_f] wrong it’ll be an easy correction… not worth abandoning a great name combo over.
Another vote for [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] (my mind didn’t make the [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_u]Austen[/name_u] reference at all).
My second choice would be [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]. I love how it looks written - neat combo of letters. If you’ve loved [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] for a long time, this is a great choice!
You’re right, it’s probably reaching. But a few people have already assumed I would name this baby [name_f]Jane[/name_f] so I’ve wanted to steer clear of that! If we really love [name_u]June[/name_u], I don’t think I’ll let it stop me.
Thanks for the advice so far, everyone!
I love [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]. I think [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] lightens up [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]. [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] and [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] are a little too prissy in this combo to me, and [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] is too much name. I like [name_u]June[/name_u] but I think you’re right to steer away from BJ if you can. I like [name_f]Ivy[/name_f], [name_f]Nell[/name_f], and [name_f]Helen[/name_f] already suggested (flowy and short names without too many consonants).
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Alma[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Edna[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Fay[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Maude[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Meadow[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Oona[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Polly[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]
ETA: Oops I missed [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]. I think the flow isn’t perfect but it definitely works if it’s meaningful. The cute vintage vibe works well with [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f].
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] is great! [name_m]How[/name_m] about…
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Tess[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Cleo[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Clea[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Hope[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]James[/name_u]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Ada[/name_f]
I think something short sounds great after [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f].
[name_u]Love[/name_u] the energy and significance of [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]! Sarah1800’s suggestion of [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Oona[/name_f] is also gorgeous.
I think with [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]'s middle it helps to either lean into or away from the vintage 1800s vibe—so either something with the vibe of [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] or something bold/modern or even unisex-leaning like [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] or [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]Rue[/name_u].
Ideas for both:
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Aria[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Diana[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Esme[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]Hero[/name_u]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Leila[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Lena[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Liv[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Lucia[/name_f] (not too close to [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] if you use the loo-sha pronunciation?)
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Maisie[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Maren[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Mina[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Neve[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Nova[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Orla[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Petra[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Vera[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Willow[/name_f]
Oh my gosh [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]!
That name is so beautiful, and let me tell you I think she would be unique in a very beautiful way even if she is an American gal. So classy and yet unique!
My favourite middles for [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] that may appeal to you:
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Nora[/name_f] / [name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Lola[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
Of your list my favourite is [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Daisy[/name_f], it’s such a a sweet and lovely name!
I also like [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f], it’s very autumnal to me, making me think of crispy leaves and hot chocolate. I do prefer the more summery vibe of [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] but I like both.
I’d probably avoid BJ initials - I don’t think it’s the worst thing in the world but unless it’s you favourite combo of all time why risk it?!
Firstly, baby [name_f]Bea[/name_f] is just darling! I can imagine a little [name_m]New[/name_m] [name_f]England[/name_f] beauty, reading books while she waits for the first snowfall of winter, and riding her bicycle down the street with the basket full of wildflowers and clovers. [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] is a fantastic idea - long, but not too long because [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] is only two syllables. [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] is another beauty, especially considering the familial ties. [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f], [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u], and [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] are all phenomenal, but just don’t seem exactly right.
Some new ideas:
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Thora[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Harriet[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Opal[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Maeve[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]Jo[/name_u]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Zelda[/name_f]
I love [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]!!
Of your current list, [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] and [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] are my favorites. I love the significance of [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]. Your personal feelings about a name are bound to come and go over time, but even if it feels a little old now, I think being a family name will keep it meaningful forever. [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] is sort of a mouthful, though, so you could save [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] for another potential child. As for [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] sounding incomplete, I guess I’m confused? Of course it’s incomplete… that’s why you have a last name! [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] ____ is my very favorite.
[name_u]June[/name_u] is my favorite name, so of course I am also a fan of [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u], but the imagery of these two names clash a bit for me, so it’s not my favorite.
In terms of other ideas, I second the suggestions of [name_f]Fern[/name_f] and [name_f]Ivy[/name_f] ([name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Ivy[/name_f] has been a top-of-my-list combo for some time).
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] is beautiful, love this one.
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]Eloise[/name_u]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Camille[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Persephone[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Valentina[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Georgina[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
I adore [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f], followed by [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u].
I also like some posters suggestions of [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Ada[/name_f] a lot!
I like a short and soft middle name like [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] or [name_u]June[/name_u] to compliment [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]. The [name_f]Jane[/name_f]/[name_u]June[/name_u] relationship isn’t obvious to me at all, and I don’t think the initials BJ should be a deal breaker either, but I would probably still lean towards [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] because of its family significance for you.