Rhys



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Name: Rhys

Gender: Masculine

Location: Europe

Language: Welsh(Celtic)

Meaning: Enthusiastic

Comments: The name Rhys is an old Welsh name dating back 1000 years. 'Lord Rhys' was a strong warrior who fought against the English and Norman invaders of Wales circa 1100AD. The name has been popular in Wales ever since. 'Rhys' is old Welsh for 'enthusiastic'. The Welsh language is around 2000 years old, derived from the Brythonic Celtic language. The terms Briton and Welsh were interchangable in Britain until 15th C. Rhys is a male name, of Welsh origin, going back to the Dark Ages. It's been anglicised over the centuries to; Rees, Rheese, Reece, Rice (Price, Preece etc)

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