Reese
Spelling variation of Rhys
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Reese Origin and Meaning
The name Reese is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
An Anglicized spelling of the Welsh Rhys, this traditional boys' name got a big boost for girls in the early 2000s, thanks to the high-profile Ms. Witherspoon (who was actually born Laura Jeanne Reese, her second middle being her mother's maiden name). This spelling has been on the decline for boys since 2003, possibly for the same reason, but remains a strong, simple choice which might pose fewer spelling and pronunciation issues outside of the UK than the Welsh original.
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- (Michael) Reese HoffaAmerican Olympic shot putter
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- Reesecharacter on TV's "Malcolm in the Middle"
- Reesecharacter in the game "Hustle Cat"
- Reese Bentoncharacter on TV's "E.R."
- John Reeseusually known as Reese, main character on TV's "Person of Interest"