A mum was baffled after her friends seemed "almost repulsed" by her baby girl's classic name - but she insists she won't let the backlash change her mind as she believes it's an "elegant" choice14:32, 23 May 2026An expectant mum was floored after her friends seemed "almost repulsed" upon hearing the name she'd chosen for her baby girl.‌The moniker is a classic choice that's popular with the aristocracy – and her partner loves it too. However, the parents are concerned by the reactions of some of their loved ones.‌Taking to Reddit, the mum revealed: "We have both settled on Beatrice for her. It's been a long-time favourite of mine, I love that it's a 'proper' name that's vintage, classic, and has no negative connotations throughout history. I find it a nice elegant alternative in a sea of Charlottes and Florences."‌However, she continued: "People have recoiled when we have said her name is Beatrice. In a world of names like Ocean, Cove, Soul, and an abundance of Olivia, Florence, Mabel, and Lilys I'm surprised people are almost repulsed by a classic vintage name."Not only is Beatrice a name linked to British Royalty, but she is also one of Shakespeare’s greatest heroines. She is fiercely independent, hilarious, sharp-tongued, and ultimately very loyal and loving.It's a name that's stood the test of time – but taste is subjective and modern parents may not be keen on Beatrice if they prefer monikers that stand out from the crowd.‌Thankfully, the mum hasn't been put off by her critics. Still, she was eager to find out whether social media users found the name "as odd" as those around her do.One Reddit user said: "I love Beatrice! It's classic, upbeat, not overly used, has a great meaning, and has great nicknames! Definitely not odd."‌Another agreed: "I don't find it odd at all. I find it weird you're getting that reaction! I will say I do prefer something like Bianca a for feminine B name. But Beatrice is very nice!"A third said: "I'm personally not a fan at all, but it's a classic and I don't see anything wrong with it objectively! Just hate the way it sounds."While a fourth commented: "To some extent, you know Beatrice isn't a popular name, so you also have to know not everyone is going to love it.Article continues below"There's nothing wrong with it, and I certainly wouldn't actually recoil, but you'd get a generic/neutral response from me. But you'll also never please everyone no matter what, and Beatrice is far from the worst name out there."Someone else added: "My unsolicited advice is to not tell people your name choice(s) while you're still pregnant. People think they can react that way and it's fine because they think you haven't committed to it yet. They're a lot less likely to do that when the baby's here."In my experience, even when I myself have disagreed with a pregnant friend's name choice (privately, of course), I've forgotten I ever felt that way once it's attached to an actual person. You get used to it quick."