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First name Rhys - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
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Meaning
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.
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)