Beatrix
Girl name · 81 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Beatrix: 81 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 17 births in 2016.
A name of Latin origin, Beatrix derives from *Viatrix* meaning "traveller" before being reshaped by association with *beatus* ("blessed"), giving it the sense of "she who brings happiness." The name is most famously borne by Beatrix Potter, beloved author and illustrator of *The Tale of Peter Rabbit*, and by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, who reigned from 1980 to 2013. Though less directly tied to Scottish geography, the name shares its root with the Latin *beatus* found in many place names across Europe, and it remains a classic alternative to the more common Beatrice. In Scotland, Beatrix has seen steady but modest use, appreciated for its vintage charm and strong, literary associations.
Girl 13 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201617 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #4317 babies
- Total births
- 81since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 18%vs prior 5y