Bea
Meaning of Bea
Bea is a charming and timeless name for a baby girl. It has a simple yet elegant sound that has remained popular over the years. The name Bea is of Latin origin, meaning "blessed" or "she who brings happiness." It has associations with warmth, joy, and positivity. In terms of pronunciation, both American English and British English pronounce it as "BEE" (/bi/). The name Bea has been steadily used in the United States since the early 20th century. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, it remains a well-loved choice for parents looking for a sweet and classic name for their little girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BEE (/bi/)
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Notable People Named Bea
| Bea Benaderet - Beatrice Benaderet was an American actress and comedienne known for her work in radio and as the leading voice of female characters in Warner Bros.' animated cartoons. |
| Bea Miller - Beatrice Annika Miller is an American singer and actress known for her debut album "Not an Apology" and her second studio album "Aurora". |
| Bea Arthur - Beatrice Arthur was an American actress and comedienne known for her iconic roles in popular sitcoms like "Maude" and "The Golden Girls." |
| Bea Orpen HRHA was an Irish landscape and portrait painter and teacher who played a key role in establishing the Drogheda Municipal Gallery of Art. |
| Bea Alonzo, born Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom, is a renowned Filipino actress known for her compelling performances in romantic drama films, including The Mistress, A Second Chance, and The Love Affair, with her films grossing ₱2.4 billion worldwide. |
| Bea Magtanong - Bea Patricia "Patch" de Guzman Magtanong-Cordoves is a Filipino lawyer, beauty queen, and fashion model who won the title of Binibining Pilipinas International 2019. |
| Bea Maddock - Beatrice Louise "Bea" Maddock was an Australian artist known for her significant contributions to the art world. |
| Beanca Marie Binene, also known as Bea Binene, is a Filipino actress recognized for her roles in StarStruck Kids and GMA Network TV series Hanggang Makita Kang Muli, as well as her philanthropic work with various foundations. |
| Bea Santiago - Bea Rose Monterde Santiago is a Filipino actress, model, and beauty queen who won the Miss International 2013 pageant and previously held titles in Mutya ng Pilipinas and Binibining Pilipinas. |
| Bea Gaddy - Beatrice "Bea" Gaddy was a Baltimore city council member and advocate for the poor and homeless, earning the nickname "Mother Teresa of Baltimore" and posthumously inducted into the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame in 2006. |
| Bea Palya is a Hungarian folk and world music singer, songwriter, and occasional actress known for her versatile talents. |
| Bea Mahaffey - Beatrice Mahaffey (1928–1987) was an influential American science fiction fan and editor who worked closely with Raymond Palmer at Clark Publications, coediting several science fiction magazines and acquiring much of the material published during her tenure. |
| Bea Parra - Beatriz Parra Salas is a Spanish footballer known for her role as a striker for Atlético San Luis. |
| Bea Nicolas - Beatrice Faye Cancio Nicolas, a former child actress in the Philippines, is now a licensed Medical Technologist. |
| Bea Ballintijn - Berendina Ballintijn was a Norwegian backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and passed away at the age of 100 in June 2023. |
