Where did the name Eleanor and the name Beatrice originate from?

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Where did the name Eleanor and the name Beatrice originate from?

What is the country or nation of origin?

2007-03-24 13:05:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy

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Eleanor or Eleonor derives from late Middle age Provencal 'Alienor' (South-East of France) meaning "who grows up". Some diminutives are: Leanor, Leonor, Nora.
Beatrice derives from Latin 'Beatrix', literally 'beatitude actor', so, meaning "who gives beatitude". Diminutives are Bea, Bee, Bice (Bee-cheh).
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2007-03-24 21:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by ombra mattutina 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

my grandmothers name is Beatrice. they (names) both come from England.

2007-03-24 13:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

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2007-03-24 13:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋