Beatrice, of Italian origin, is a classic and elegant name that has been beloved across cultures for centuries. It means 'she who brings happiness' or 'blessed,' derived from the Latin words beatus meaning 'happy' or 'blessed,' and ficus meaning 'to make.' In literature, Beatrice is famously known as Dante Alighieri's ideal woman in his epic poem, The Divine Comedy. Throughout history, there have been notable figures who bore this name, such as Queen Beatrice of Castile (1200-1249), the mother of King Saint Ferdinand III of Castile.
"The name Beatric experienced its peak popularity with 12 babies named Beatrice born in 1920. It maintained a consistent presence throughout the early 20th century, with fluctuations between 5 and 8 births per year."