Rhys Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Rhys means ardour, enthusiasm. From Welsh rhys, meaning ardour or enthusiasm

Rhys is a Welsh name which probably relates to a word for ardour or enthusiasm. It was the name of the Lord Rhys, Rhys ap Gruffydd, the twelfth-century ruler of Deheubarth in south Wales, and its use as a surname has produced Price and Rice through the patronymic ap Rhys. Reece and Rees are common English spellings. The name is brisk, upbeat and easy to say, and it travels well beyond Wales. It has a cheerful energy that appeals to parents who want a short Celtic name with a clear history behind it.

Variants of Rhys

ReesReeceRhyssRice

Well-known people named Rhys

Rhys Ifans.

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