Beatrix

Beatrix is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It is the Latin form of Beatrice and is commonly interpreted to mean "she who brings happiness" or "blessed." The name derives from the Latin Beatus (blessed) and has behavioral ties to the feminine suffix -trix, indicating an agent or doer. Variants include Beatrice in Italian and English, Beatriz in Spanish and Portuguese, and Beata in some other languages.

The name has a long history in Europe and has been used by nobility, religious figures, and writers. It remains in use today in various countries, often alongside its variants Beatrice and Beatriz. In Dutch history, a queen named Beatrix helped sustain recognition of the name in the 20th and 21st centuries, though the popularity of different forms varies by region and era.

Notable people and characters bearing the name include Beatrix Potter (1866–1943), the English author and illustrator famed for Peter Rabbit; Beatrix of the Netherlands (Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard, 1938–2013), who reigned as Queen from 1980 to 2013; and the fictional Beatrix Kiddo, the assassin known as The Bride in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films. The name also appears in various works of fiction and media, reflecting its enduring presence in contemporary culture.

In usage today, Beatrix and its variants remain common in many European languages and communities, often chosen for their classical roots and positive connotations of happiness and blessing.