Reese

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English form of Rhys that debuted on the chart in 2000 and is currently at its peak influenced by Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon whose career began when she answered an open casting call and won the lead role in the 1991 film "The Man in the Moon." It's considered a trendy name for girls because of its Hollywood spotlight and its favored long "ee" sound. It's currently listed among the top 500 for boys. , Ardent: fiery.

Popularity: Boys Ranked #492 in 2010; Girls Ranked #136 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: English; Welsh
Gender: Unisex
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Variations: Reese +; Reeve +; Reez +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Reece +; Rees +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Ree +; + Add a Nickname
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Famous Reeses: Reese Witherspoon; + Add a Famous Reese
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