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Name Origin

Rees is a Welsh given name, traditionally a masculine name meaning 'ardor' or 'fiery'. It's a shortened form of Rhys, another popular Welsh name.

welshmasculineardorfieryrhys

Famous People

Rees Witherspoon (1976-)

Actress

  • Academy Award for Best Actress
  • Primetime Emmy Award

Rees Davies (1993-)

Rugby Union Player

  • Wales international rugby player

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