Meaning and Origin of the Name Bea

Bea is a shortened form of the name Beatrice. The meaning of the name comes from the Latin Beatrix, which means “bringer of happiness”. The name Bea is sometimes thought of as youthful or refined.

The Popularity of Bea

Though Beatrice was often used as the full name and Bea as the nickname, over the years Bea has become a standalone name as well.

Despite its dependable nature, the name Bea was not among the 100 Most Popular Baby Girls’ Name in England in 2019. This could mean Bea is taking on a more vintage feel, although it is still widely used.

Famous Beas

• Bea Arthur was an American actress and comedienne, who played in The Golden Girls.
• Bea Alonzo is an Filipino actress and model who won Film Actress of the Year for the film Miss You Like Crazy.
• Bea Miller is an American singer who came to fame after her time on The X-Factor.

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