Welsh · Boy name
Rhys
“enthusiasm, ardor”
About the name Rhys
Rhys is a Welsh masculine name from Old Welsh Ris, meaning ‘enthusiasm’ or ‘ardour’. It was borne by several medieval Welsh rulers, including Rhys ap Tewdwr, king of Deheubarth, and his grandson Rhys ap Gruffydd, known as the Lord Rhys, who held a famous gathering of poets and musicians at Cardigan. Anglicized forms include Rees and Reece, which also gave rise to surnames such as Price, from ap Rhys.
- Meaning
- enthusiasm, ardor
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- REES(1 syl.)
Middle names for Rhys
- Rhys James
- Rhys Taylor
- Rhys Morgan
- Rhys Alex
- Rhys Lee
Questions about Rhys
- What does Rhys mean?
- Rhys is a Welsh name meaning "enthusiasm, ardor".
- How do you pronounce Rhys?
- Rhys is pronounced REES, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Rhys?
- Variants of Rhys include Rees.
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