Oct 17, 2024 · Taking into account other Welsh, Gaelic or Gaeilge names, Rhys’ pronunciation isn’t too hard to work out from the spelling. I also think [name_m]Rhysand[/name_m] “Rhys” from the well-known ACOTAR books has helped the name become more recognisable elsewhere.

Mar 10, 2012 · Me and my husband have recently started to like the name [name]Rhys[/name] for a boy. I pronounce it (Riss). But my husband pronounces it ([name]Reese[/name]). We really like the name but don’t want to consider putting it on our list for a future son if we don’t know how it’s pronounced! So we are looking to you berries to help us out! So how would you pronounce [name]Rhys[/name]?? 🙂 ...

Oct 9, 2019 · The correct way to pronounce [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] is with a rolled r and to rhyme with crease, but I’ve never heard someone that doesn’t speak Welsh pronounce it like that - it’ll probably get read/pronounced the same way as [name_u]Reese[/name_u] & [name_u]Reece[/name_u].

Feb 6, 2013 · I love the name [name]Rhys[/name] but all the names we’ve used have been longer. I came across this name Emrhys and it instantly appealed, it belongs to a number of quite cute male actors. I think it morphed from [name]Emrys[/name] which is Welsh and the original name of [name]Merlin[/name]. I like [name]Emrys[/name] but it is pronounced [name]Em[/name] riss and I really want to be able to ...

Nov 29, 2024 · We’re considering [name_m]Rhys[/name_m] for our soon to be 2nd boy. We have no connection to [name_m]Wales[/name_m] nor any welsh heritage, we just like the name “Reese”, and want to use the most common spelling for a boy which appears to be [name_m]Rhys[/name_m] based on social security lists in the US.

Feb 25, 2014 · [name_m]Even[/name_m] once we decide on a pronunciation, will we be forever having to tell people how to pronounce it? I like the “mah-tee-ahs” pronunciation but I think my husband would want to go with the biblical “ma-thy-us” pronunciation. Going to have to chat with him on this one tonight! Btw – Archimedes is a great dog name!

Dec 4, 2013 · I absolutely want to use [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] to honor my grandmother in the middle name spot, but I cannot find a first name that I like with it. I already have [name_u]James[/name_u] [name_m]Alaric[/name_m] [name_m]Matthew[/name_m] and [name_m]Henry[/name_m] [name_m]Elijah[/name_m] set. As you can see my typical name style for boys are classic names. There are a lot of names that fit with ...

Aug 8, 2010 · [name]Rhys[/name] is pronounced [name]Reese[/name]. I adore both spellings but fear no one will pronounce or spell [name]Rhys[/name] correctly. I love both the sound and look of [name]Reese[/name] but love the history and mystery around [name]Rhys[/name]. Plus, [name]Jonathan[/name] [name]Rhys[/name] Meyers is delicious.

Aug 3, 2016 · I honestly don’t adore [name_u]Rhys[/name_u], it’s just a name I think I could compromise with my partner on using (he greatly dislikes my entire boys list and I don’t really love his).

Jan 13, 2025 · My third baby boy! We have narrowed it down to about 4 names which is really good for us! My oldest is Graham Hopkins (Hopkins is my maiden name) My second is Rhys Bailey (pronounced “reese”) and then my third will b…