Rhys

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Gender Masculine
Usage Welsh, English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈr̥iːs/(Welsh) /ˈɹiːs/(English)

Meaning & History

From Old Welsh Ris, probably meaning "ardour, enthusiasm". Several Welsh rulers have borne this name, including the 12th-century Rhys ap Gruffydd who fought against the invading Normans.