Is Reese an ok name for a boy? I really like it, but I've met many more girls named Reese then I have boys. Thanks in advance for all the help!
2007-10-19 14:06:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anna-Marie 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
The spelling Reese is more common for girls -- many of whom were named AFTER Reese Witherspoon became popular, although her first name is actually Laura ;) -- but the name itself is a traditionally masculine Welsh name. And an attractive one at that! :)
I'd simply stick with Rhys, the classic Welsh spelling (and more visually appealing anyway, in my opinion). At the very least, use Reece rather than Reese. It is the most common spelling for boys and doesn't even appear on the girl side (unlike Reese, which is nearly in the top 150 for girls). Rhys is strictly-masculine as well -- not in the top 1000 girl names and used for girls even less often than Reece. It's possible to come across one, I'm sure, but that would generally just be parents that were unfamiliar with the name or its roots (the same sort who might use Francis for their daughters LOL).
Hope that helps!
Ps. As far as actual usage is concerned, the numbers are fairly similar. About 2,000 girls were named Reese last year, while a little over 1,500 boys were (when you combine all three spellings).
2007-10-19 17:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Reese for a boy. But of course many more people associate that spelling with Ms. Witherspoon. For a boy, I've always seen it spelled Rhys, like Johnathan Rhys Meyers.
2007-10-19 14:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by obasbury 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like it! It's different. Like Reese Witherspoon or Reeses Peieces...
Although the only Reese I know of his Reese Witherspoon, I prefer it for a boy.
2007-10-19 14:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've never met anyone names Reese, male nor female. I've heard of Reese Witherspoon though. I think it's a BEAUTIFUL name! You should definitely use it for him. It's also my favorite chocolate bar, so it works on so many levels for me. Good luck!
2007-10-19 14:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by it'sKIRA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure I had a male friend named Reese go for it .
2007-10-19 14:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by ziggy_brat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Reese was rank 433 out of the top 1000 boys names last year
Reese was rank 159 out of the top 1000 girls names last year
Reece was rank 413 out of the top 1000 boys names last year
Reece was not in the top 1000 girl names last year
2007-10-19 14:14:23 · answer #6 · answered by Halo Mom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To me it sounds more like a boys name. I think it's cute!!! Reese Caden sounds cute! Good luck!
2007-10-19 14:53:23 · answer #7 · answered by genabean0427 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reese sounds very feminine to me.
2007-10-19 18:19:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a great name for a boy but you have to spell it right. Rease
2007-10-19 18:01:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's unisex.... .Definitely appropriate for a boy. Personally, I think it's a great name for boy! Cute :)
2007-10-19 14:12:05 · answer #10 · answered by NoTurningBackNow 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋