Reese

Reese is a Welsh-origin surname transferred to a given name, derived from the Welsh Rhys meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor.' It has become a popular unisex name with a clean, contemporary feel.

Reese is one of those names that works equally well on a boy or a girl, a dog or a cat, a tiny creature or a large one — it just has that rare quality of fitting almost any personality type. The Welsh root meaning enthusiasm is apt: pets named Reese tend to bring a bright, eager energy to everything they do. The name got a significant pop-culture boost from actress Reese Witherspoon, lending it a modern, polished feel without losing its easy, unpretentious charm.