Which do you prefer.....

[Iusedtowearmakeup]

Emmeline or Beatrice?
Really like both names and just can't decide between the two. I have slight concerns about Emmeline being continually misheard as Emily and also that it there are some variations in its pronunciation, but not sure these issues are big enough to put me off the name.
Your thoughts gratefully received! Thank you !

[rainbowfeet]

I prefer Beatrice

[Fozziebearmum2b]

Prefer Beatrice too

[ImaginaryHat]

Yep, Beatrice for me too.

[bugsybill]

Beatrice

[TheBirdsFellDownToDingADong]

I think both are fabulous but Beatrice has the edge. You must have another though and call her Emmeline!

[DawnOfTheDee]

Beatrice definitely

[Gingerandcocoa]

I think they're both beautiful. I'd be tempted to go with Emmeline because it's less common, but then your daughter would have a lifetime of spelling it out for people or correcting them!

Bea as a nn for Beatrice is adorable :)

[Layl77]

Beatrice. Emma-line pn is clumsy

[Onesleeptillwembley]

Beatrice every time. My Grandma, and one of my all time favourite names.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I like them both. :)

[FetaCheeny]

Emmeline.I like Beatrix but not keen on Beatrice for some reason. Nn Bea is cool though.

[TheRealFellatio]

Emmeline. Don't really like Beatrice much.

[fussychica]

Beatrice as Bee or Bea are great nns. Emmeline is nice but fear you are right about Emily connection. Otherwise whichever goes best with your surname.

[Littlecherublegs]

Beatrice.

[Elquota]

Emmeline is a lovely name. Beatrice is a bit harder and a little stuffy.

[Alisvolatpropiis]

Emmeline.

I find Beatrice perfectly nice but a bit dull.

[Turniptwirl]

Beatrice

[betsybo]

I like Beatrice and nn Bea. It's great for a baby and an elegant young lady.

Emmeline is nice too but will be shortened to Em and that seems a bit dull in comparison.

[Iusedtowearmakeup]

Ok, Beatrice seems to be the most favoured choice from the mumsnet jury so far. Any further thoughts and comments gratefully received! Thank you

[Iusedtowearmakeup]

How many little Beatrices are there about? It appears to be just outside the Top 100 in the lists that I've looked at but looks like it's becoming increasingly popular. This doesn't concern me but I do wonder just how popular it's likely to become over the next few years??

[ScumbagCollegeDropout]

Emmeline

[kelda]

Beatrice.

[mrstowers]

Emmeline after the great womens role model.

[poppydaisy]

Beatrice, but it is becoming very popular!

[Squidwoman]

My sister is an Emeline and has never been called Emily. Just doesn't happen - quite a different sound. Very nice name!