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Our daughter's name is Reese Hannah. We wanted a name that was cute for a little girl and was sophisticated for an adult woman. So far it is uncommon where we live in the northeast. Since Reese historically has been a masculine name, we paired it with Hannah a very feminine name and also my great-grandmother's name. She gets many complements on her name, although there are times when people think her name is "Grace".

Our daughter's name is Reese Abigail (Enthusiasm - Joy). We also thought Reese needs to be paired with a feminine middle name. People ask for the spelling of her name all the time, and they don't really know what to think of it. We love it, and hope she will too when she is older.

Personal experiences with the name Reese: | Edit

Rees (without the -e!) is a family name on my father's side, used, unusually I think, for both men and women. My Grandfather is Rees J. (James- the middle J name changes in each generation) the V, my uncle is Rees J. (Jasper) the VI, and my cousin is Rees J. (Jocelyn- that's right, she's a girl) the VII. I love the name Rees; I think it's a name full of strength and personality.

Nicknames for Reese: | Edit

My wife and I have always used pet names for each other. It just seemed natural to have one for our daughter. One day I was calling for Reese and I said, "Where's my Reese-A-Roni"....and it as stuck ever since. Even when we text each other about Reese, we type "RAR".

reesey piecey

Meanings and history of the name Reese: | Edit

Anglicized form of Rhys.

It means: Enthusiasm

Famous real-life people named Reese: | Edit

Reese Witherspoon, actress
Reece Hamilton, daughter of pro-volleyball player Gabrielle Reece and pro-surfer Laird Hamilton
Harry Burnett Reese, of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup fame

Reese in song, story & screen: | Edit

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Reese's Pieces, chocolates with a peanut butter flavored filling made by Hershey.