Rhys

Meaning & origin

The male first name Rhys comes from Welsh and means "passion" or "fire". It is a variant of the name Reece and has its origin in Welsh mythology, where Rhys is known as the name of a brave warrior. The name is also popular in other cultures, such as Scotland, where it is used as a shortened form of Rhydderch. In the English language, Rhys is often used as a surname, while in Wales and other Welsh-speaking regions it is common as a first name.

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Famous people with the first name Rhys

• John Rhys-Davies Actor
• Matthew Rhys Actor
• Rhys Ifans Actor
• Rhys Darby New Zealand actor and comedian
• Griff Rhys Jones British author
• Rhys James British pianist
• Jonathan Rhys Meyers Actor
• Tom Rhys Harries British actor
• Rhys Hoskins Person

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