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Reese

Reese is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origins, meaning "enthusiasm," "fire," and "ardor." What was once primarily a boy's name, Reese propelled into girls' territory in the early 2000s, thanks to Hollywood A-lister Reese Witherspoon. A name with such strong ties to stardom should not be snubbed either. Witherspoon works for equality for female actors in the workplace and on screens, and has become one of the world's most influential people—a true testament to her passion. Put a fire in your little one's belly with a name that epitomizes and strives for an equal playing field.
Welsh Unisex
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Meaning

Enthusiasm, fire, Ardor

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Pronunciation

Reese (pronounced 'REES')

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Traits

  • Enthusiastic
  • Passionate
  • Energetic
  • Warm

Compatibility

Reese works well as a unisex name, making it versatile for siblings of any gender. It also makes a strong and modern middle name choice. This name pairs nicely with both traditional and contemporary naming styles.

Enthusiastic Passionate Energetic Warm

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Actress

Born: March 22, 1976 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Portrait of Reese Hoffa

Reese Hoffa

Athlete

Born: March 22, 1977 · Evans, Georgia, USA

Portrait of Reese Dismukes

Reese Dismukes

Athlete

Born: March 22, 1993 · Spanish Fort, Alabama, USA

Portrait of Reese T. Jones

Reese T. Jones

Scientist

Born: March 22, 1909 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Portrait of Reese T. Jones

Reese T. Jones

Scientist

Born: March 22, 1929 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Portrait of Reese T. Jones

Reese T. Jones

Scientist

Born: March 22, 1940 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Reese Original form
  • Rhys Welsh
  • Rice English
  • Hindi
  • Thai
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Hebrew
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • रीस (Rīs) Hindi
  • รีส (Rīs) Thai
  • 里斯 (Lǐsī) Chinese
  • リース (Rīsu) Japanese
  • ריס (Ris) Hebrew
  • რისი (Risi) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reese

What does Reese mean?
Enthusiasm, fire, Ardor
What is the origin of Reese?
Reese has Welsh origins.
Is Reese popular?
Reese has been viewed 144 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Reese?
Similar names include Ishaan, Dillon, Yesenia, Kate, Raina.
How do you pronounce Reese?
Reese is pronounced Reese (pronounced 'REES').

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