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How do you feel about the name Emmeline Beatrix?
My husband and I decided to go with Emmeline for our baby due later this year, and we've been trying to find a middle name that we like. He likes Quinn and, much to my surprise, Beatrix (Apparently, it's a Final Fantasy character.) I'm not a fan of Quinn, so we're thinking Emmeline Beatrix may be the one we'll use.
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but Beatrix seems like such a heavy name to me (maybe it's the ending of x?) I adore it, but I worry it'll seem like too much next to Emmeline. I asked my husband if he likes Beatrice, which I feel is a little softer, but he said definitely not-- only Beatrix.
What do you think?
My husband and I decided to go with Emmeline for our baby due later this year, and we've been trying to find a middle name that we like. He likes Quinn and, much to my surprise, Beatrix (Apparently, it's a Final Fantasy character.) I'm not a fan of Quinn, so we're thinking Emmeline Beatrix may be the one we'll use.
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but Beatrix seems like such a heavy name to me (maybe it's the ending of x?) I adore it, but I worry it'll seem like too much next to Emmeline. I asked my husband if he likes Beatrice, which I feel is a little softer, but he said definitely not-- only Beatrix.
What do you think?
This message was edited 6/22/2015, 9:03 AM
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Personally I prefer Beatrice out of the two but I do think that both names are a bit heavy. Maybe use a one syllable middle name?
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I really WANT to like Beatrix, because in some ways it's very cool and I love the nn Bea. But I find the double vowel part a bit awkward and sticky :(. I suppose there is Bellatrix, but it's not really usable due to the HP association.
I love that your son is Griffin Henry btw.
Emmeline... I also really don't like, particularly with the line pronounciation. Many people will call her emmeleen on first seeing the name.
I also think Emmeline Beatrix doesn't flow so well. Emmeline ends in a 'n' sound, and therefore (IMO) needs a mn that starts either with a vowel, or a soft consonant (e.g r, s, f, h, l, v, w, x, z).
I would like Beatrix Emmeline rather a lot more.
I love that your son is Griffin Henry btw.
Emmeline... I also really don't like, particularly with the line pronounciation. Many people will call her emmeleen on first seeing the name.
I also think Emmeline Beatrix doesn't flow so well. Emmeline ends in a 'n' sound, and therefore (IMO) needs a mn that starts either with a vowel, or a soft consonant (e.g r, s, f, h, l, v, w, x, z).
I would like Beatrix Emmeline rather a lot more.
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Emmeline Beatrix flows very well, and middle names are seldom seen! If he loves it, let's face it, he could do a whole lot worse. Such as Quinn! I'd let him have it, with a warm, supportive smile.
As it happens, my mother was Beatrice, after her mother's mn, and my daughter is Beatrice because of both of them. So I do have my preferences! But there's always Beatrix Potter if you don't enjoy Final Fantasy.
As it happens, my mother was Beatrice, after her mother's mn, and my daughter is Beatrice because of both of them. So I do have my preferences! But there's always Beatrix Potter if you don't enjoy Final Fantasy.
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Emmeline Beatrix is lovely! I really, really like it. I personally prefer Beatrix to Beatrice, but I think that has a lot to do with the Beatrix Potter association. Beatrix does have more weight to it, but I don't think it's too much. I think if your DH is prepared to give up Quinn (which I only like for boys!) and go with Beatrix, take him up on the offer! It's the mn anyway, so most people won't know it.
This message was edited 6/22/2015, 10:56 PM
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In general, I don't think Beatrix is too much. I actually know a girl who has an almost one-year-old daughter named Beatrix and they call her Bea. But I get what you mean about Beatrix being the "heavier" of the 2 names in the combo Emmeline Beatrix. I don't think it's a problem. I think it's good to have two names with different "feels" to even out the combo. I don't like Emmeline Quinn, and I think Emmeline Beatrix has a nice flow. They're both classic names and I think it's a good name combo. :)
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I don't think so at all. It's lovely!
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Emmeline Beatrix, eh? Hmmmm. I hear what you are saying about Beatrix being a bit heavy. I think the combo is actually very pretty, even if a bit heavy. I wouldn't let that stop you if you both love it.
I also think Emmeline Quinn is really sweet.
Not that you were asking, but how about Emmeline Bea?
I also think Emmeline Quinn is really sweet.
Not that you were asking, but how about Emmeline Bea?
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We're pronouncing Emmeline as emma-line, not emma-leen. I do like the "leen" pronunciation, but I think it sounds so much like Emily when said aloud.
I'm not sure about a nickname. I'm sure she'll be called Emmy/Emme by friends throughout her life, but I usually just let nicknames evolve. I'd planned to call my son Griffin "Finn", but it never really happened naturally, so I didn't force it. I'm planning on exclusively calling her Emmeline.
I'm not sure about a nickname. I'm sure she'll be called Emmy/Emme by friends throughout her life, but I usually just let nicknames evolve. I'd planned to call my son Griffin "Finn", but it never really happened naturally, so I didn't force it. I'm planning on exclusively calling her Emmeline.
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I like Beatrix; it seems spunkier than Beatrice (names containing X usually do). I feel it provides a nice balance to Emmeline, actually. Emmeline seems more businesslike, down-to-earth, and regal, while Beatrix is fiery, flighty, and independent. But they're both feminine and recognizable in a way that isn't tired or predictable. They're different enough to be head-turners but not eye-crossers, I suppose. They're beautiful and they mesh really well; I see nothing wrong at all with these names, individually or in a combo. :) Best wishes and God bless!
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I don't think Emmeline Beatrix is too much at all. In fact I think they compliment each other very well, both being names with a strong vintage vibe. Plus I love Beatrix a lot (much, much more than Quinn), and I quite like that Emmeline and Beatrix are both the names of very prominent women in history (although I personally am not a fan of Emmeline Pankhurst, but that's a whole other story haha), and Beatrix Potter kind of links back to Harry Potter too. Anyway, I think Emmeline Beatrix is a great name :).
This message was edited 6/22/2015, 10:18 AM
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LOVE IT!
I think this is a fantastic combo. Having considered both names for my own children, I'm a big fan :)
I think this is a fantastic combo. Having considered both names for my own children, I'm a big fan :)
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I think Beatrix is terribly affected and precious, and the combo Emmeline Beatrix is over-the-top Victorian-wannabe.
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Is he against Beatriz as well?
I love Emmeline, and I really like Beatrice. My first association with the combo was "Harry Potter" though, since Emmeline is a character and so is Bellatrix. It's slightly different form Beatrix. But I still confuse the two of them, even though I'm a huge HP nerd. I wouldn't say it's a problem though . it's probably only me who thinks of HP, and I don't see it as a bad association either.
Emmeline Beatrix is great.
I love Emmeline, and I really like Beatrice. My first association with the combo was "Harry Potter" though, since Emmeline is a character and so is Bellatrix. It's slightly different form Beatrix. But I still confuse the two of them, even though I'm a huge HP nerd. I wouldn't say it's a problem though . it's probably only me who thinks of HP, and I don't see it as a bad association either.
Emmeline Beatrix is great.
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