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Beatrice name meaning
Last Name
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Beatrice mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Beatrice
User Submitted Origins
English
32%
Italian
32%
Latin
25%
French
4%
Romanian
4%
African
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 5 people from all over the world agree the name Beatrice is of American / German origin and means "Bringer of joy".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Beatrice means "she who makes happy".
- A user from Nigeria says the name Beatrice means "The name means, she who brings happiness".
- 2 submissions from Italy and the United States agree the name Beatrice means "One who blesses" and is of Italian origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Beatrice means "Joy".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Beatrice is of French origin and means "Joy and beauty".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Beatrice means "Happiness/ A bright light" and is of French origin.
- A submission from Germany says the name Beatrice means "Joyful" and is of African origin.
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Beatrice means "Joyous" and is of Portuguese origin.
- According to a user from Ghana, the name Beatrice is of English origin and means "Gift of God".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- The woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
Wiktionary
Either 1) from the Latin Beatrix, name of early Christian saints, from beatrix (“she who makes happy”), or 2) from viatrix (“female wayfarer, traveller”), influenced by beata.
- A female given name from Latin.
- A city, the county seat of Gage County, Nebraska, United States.
Beatrice was also found in the following language(s): German, Italian, Latin, Romanian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Beatrice
Notable Persons Named Beatrice
Beatrice "Bea" Arthur
Beatrice "Bea" Arthur was an actress, comedian, and singer. She was most prominent from 1947 to 2008. Beatrice was given the name Bernice Frankel on May 13th, 1922 in New York City, New York, U.S. She left this life on April 25th, 2009.
Bebe Neuwirth
Bebe Neuwirth is an actress, singer, and dancer. She has been prominent since 1986. Bebe was given the name Beatrice Neuwirth on December 31st, 1958 in Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Cœur de pirate
Cœur de pirate is an indie pop singer-songwriter. She plays Piano, Melodica, and Vocals. She has had major accomplishments since 2007. Cœur was given the name Béatrice Martin on September 22nd, 1989. Cœur is also known as Cœur de pirate; Coeur de pirate.
Beatrice "Tris"Prior
Bea Miller
Bea Miller is a pop rock singing, songwriter, and actor. She plays Guitar and Vocals. She has been prominent since 2012. Bea was given the name Beatrice Annika Miller on February 7th, 1999 in Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Bea Benaderet
Bea Benaderet was an actress. She was most prominent from 1926 to 1968. Bea was given the name Beatrice Benaderet on April 4th, 1906 in New York, New York, U.S. She left this life on October 13th, 1968.
- Beatrice Portinari
- Melba Moore
- Béatrice DalleActress
- Romaine BrooksArtist
- Beatrice LillieComedian
- Joan Caulfield
- Bea WainSinging
- Beatrice LorenzinMinister of Health
- Beatrice Hatch
- Beatrice of SavoyRoyalty
- Beatrice of EnglandRoyalty
- Beatrice EgliSinging
- Betty BonifassiSinger-songwriter
- Beatrice IRoyalty
Notable Persons With the Last Name Beatrice
Notable Persons With the Last Name Beatrice
Princess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice is royalty. Princess was born as the child of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Sarah, and Duchess of York on August 8th, 1988 in Portland Hospital.
Princess Maria Beatrice
Princess Maria Beatrice is royalty. Princess was born as the child of Umberto II of Italy and Marie José of Belgium on February 2nd, 1943 in Naples.
Beatrice
Beatrice is royalty. Her career lasted from 1383 to 1390. Beatrice was born as the child of Ferdinand I of Portugal and Leonor Teles in Coimbra.
Infanta Beatrice
Infanta Beatrice was royalty. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1521 to 1538. Infanta was born as the child of Manuel I of Portugal, Maria of Aragon, and Queen of Portugal on December 31st, 1504. She breathed her last breath on January 8th, 1538.
Catherine Beatrice
Catherine was born as the child of Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy, and Christine of France on November 6th, 1636 in Castello del Valentino. She passed away on August 27th, 1637.
Countess of Granard Beatrice
Countess of Granard Beatrice was an heiress and racehorse owner/breeder. Countess was born as the child of Ogden Mills on July 19th, 1883 in Newport, Rhode Island. They died on January 30th, 1972.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Beatrice | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 86.85% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 6.85% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.13% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.60% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Beatrice
People with the last name Beatrice are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Beatrice
| #38 | Girl Name of the 1910s |
| #47 | Girl Name of the 1900s |
| #42 | Old-Fashioned Girl Names |