Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Beatrice

      Origin

      Italian

      Meaning

      Voyager, Traveler

      Variations

      Beatrix, Beatriz, Katrice
      The name Beatrice traces its origins back to Italy, where it emerged during the Renaissance period. Derived from the Latin word viator, meaning traveler, and influenced by the Italian word viaggio, meaning voyage, Beatrice is imbued with a sense of exploration and adventure. Its meaning resonated with the ideals of the time when great voyages of discovery were taking place and humanistic values were on the rise.

      In history, the name Beatrice gained prominence through Beatrice Portinari, the beloved muse and unrequited love interest of the renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri. Dante's most renowned work, The Divine Comedy, features Beatrice as a guiding figure who leads him through the realms of Heaven. This significant literary association played a crucial role in establishing the name's popularity.

      Today, Beatrice continues to have a place in modern society. Though not as commonly used as it once was, the name still maintains a certain elegance and grace that attracts parents seeking a refined choice for their daughters. Its association with travel and exploration also makes it a fitting option for those inspired by a sense of adventure. Furthermore, with a nostalgic nod to history, Beatrice remains a timeless name that honors literary and cultural heritage, offering a sense of depth and refinement to those who bear it.

      Based on our records...

      Smith

      Smith

      This is the most common surname associated with Beatrice.
      William

      William

      This is the most common name of those married to a Beatrice.
      Beatrice

      Beatrice

      This is the most common name for a child of a Beatrice.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1910 is when there were the most people born with the first name Beatrice.

      Explore the origins of another name.