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Rhys is also used as a feminine given name in Welsh and English, used alongside Reese in Welsh and English. However, it's more common for males. So, I think that the "Gender" of this name should be updated from "Masculine" to "Masculine & Feminine".Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys
My 10-year-old son is named Rhys Owen, honoring his Welsh ancestry on his father's side. My husband and I thought it was a strong, masculine name. Recently I asked him if he liked his name or would he choose a different name for himself? His answer "I like my name, I wouldn't change it, but I have to correct people all the time; they call me Rice." As to gender of names - mine is Darryn and I am female. I hated it as a kid, but I wouldn't change it now.
I'm American and my 4 year old son is named Rhys. Surprisingly, nobody has ever pronounced it wrong. In fact it's my daughter who is always having her name mispronounced (Lila).
I've also seen this used on girls. My friend's little sister's name is Sophie Rhys, which I really like.
This is also a girl's name.
NO IT IS NOT. It may be in sparkleigh land where you reside but visit Australia, New Zealand or the UK (perhaps even the rest of Europe) and be prepared to get looked at funny. Rhys is about as feminine as Hugo, Richard or Peter in these places. Research the name. Would you name a daughter Alfred? I'd assume not. There is little difference.

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