Girl
Latin
3 syllables
Beatrice
BEE-ah-triss
/ˈbiːətrɪs/
"The joy-bringer" — literary, luminous, and quietly magnificent
Beatrice has been the name of muses, saints, and queens — and is currently experiencing one of its most spirited revivals in a century. Dante immortalised Beatrice Portinari as his guide through Paradise in the Divine Comedy; Shakespeare gave her the sharpest tongue in Much Ado About Nothing. From the Latin Beatrix, meaning 'she who brings happiness,' it is a name of extraordinary literary depth — and its vintage elegance feels more modern by the year.
Quick Facts
Letters8
SyllablesBe · a · trice
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordBeatrix
MeaningShe who brings happiness, bringer of joy
PopularityCommon
Peak Year2023
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayFebruary 13
Nicknames
BeaBreeTrixieBeeBettiBice
About the Name Beatrice
Beatrice comes from the Latin Beatrix, meaning 'she who brings happiness' or 'bringer of joy.' It derives from the Latin 'beatus' (blessed, happy). As a name it carries one of the most literally joyful meanings in the Western tradition.
Beatrice is most famous as Dante's muse in the Divine Comedy — the idealised beloved who guides him through Paradise. She also appears as Shakespeare's sparkling heroine in Much Ado About Nothing, and Beatrix Potter was the author of Peter Rabbit.
Yes — Beatrice has been rising strongly since the 2010s and is one of the most fashionable vintage names of the current decade, especially in the UK where it ranks in the top 150.
Bea is the most popular nickname, followed by Trixie and Bee. In Italian the traditional nickname is Bice, while Bree and Betti are also used informally.
Beatrice Rose, Beatrice Grace, Beatrice Anne, Beatrice Violet, and Beatrice Elise are all elegant, harmonious combinations that suit the name's literary weight.
Beatrice comes from the Latin Beatrix, a Roman name derived from 'beatus' (blessed) and 'via' (traveller) — making its root meaning 'she who makes happy' or 'blessed traveller.' It became popular throughout medieval Europe through Dante's writings.
Personality of Beatrice
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Beatrice
Creativity
80%
Elegance
90%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
88%
Strength
72%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Beatrice
B
Beatrice Portinari
Dante Alighieri's muse in the Divine Comedy — the figure who guides the poet through Paradise
P
Princess Beatrice
British Princess, daughter of Prince Andrew and granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II
B
Beatrice from Much Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare's wittiest heroine — sharp-tongued, independent, and ultimately romantic
B
Beatrix Potter
British author and illustrator of Peter Rabbit, one of the most beloved children's writers in history
Middle Names for Beatrice
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Beatrice
Beatrice Rose
Beatrice Grace
Beatrice Anne
Beatrice Marie
Beatrice Violet
Beatrice Elise
Beatrice Jane
Beatrice Pearl
Beatrice Flora
Beatrice Ivy
Beatrice Wren
Beatrice Clare
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History of Beatrice
1300
Dante Alighieri completes the Divine Comedy, in which his idealised love Beatrice leads him through the nine spheres of Paradise
1598
Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing premieres, featuring Beatrice as one of the Bard's most witty and beloved heroines
1893
Beatrix Potter begins illustrating her famous animal stories, eventually publishing The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902
1938
Beatrice peaks in the US top 100, a favourite of the mid-century generation
2020s
Beatrice undergoes a major revival in the UK and US, riding the wave of vintage Victorian names returning to fashion
Numerology & Symbolism of Beatrice
9
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Sagittarius
9
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Deep Violet
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🌸
Lucky Flower
Violet
Beatrice Around the World
How Beatrice is written in different languages and scripts
بياتريس
Arabic
ベアトリーチェ
Japanese
Беатриса
Russian
베아트리체
Korean
贝雅特里丝
Chinese
Βεατρίκη
Greek
बीएट्रिस
Hindi
ביאטריס
Hebrew
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