About the name Rhys

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If you like the name Rhys, find out the meaning, origin, nicknames, variations and other information to help you decide if you want to use this first name for your baby.

Name meaning, variations & etymology

In old Wales, Rhys was one of the most common of Welsh first names, and meant “warrior”
May also refer to someone who was red-haired (or with a red complexion)
Variations include Rice, Rees, Rhyse, Reese, Reece

origin/Nationality

Welsh

Also check out these name groups

Welsh baby boy names, Boy names, Names that start with R

baby Name length

4 (short but popular length)

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