My partner and I came across the name [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] and we’re considering it for baby boy #2. However, is there such thing as a fuller name for [name_u]Rhys[/name_u]/[name_u]Reese[/name_u]? I prefer multi-syllable names. And for some reason to me, personally, [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] feels more like a nick name.
All I could think of was [name_u]Maurice[/name_u], which I don’t care for at all.
Thank you!
i suppose you could use [name_m]Emrys[/name_m], even tho they are two separate Welsh names. Or maybe [name_u]Emery[/name_u] with an S middle name? [name_u]Emery[/name_u] [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] for example.
Is [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] pronounced [name_f]Em[/name_f]-[name_u]Reese[/name_u] or [name_f]Em[/name_f]-Riss? I thought it was the latter… But if it’s the former, I really like it!
Re: [name_m]Emrys[/name_m]–I always thought it was the second pronunciation, but I still think you could get [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] from [name_m]Emrys[/name_m]. They look very similar.
I’ve only known one [name_u]Reece[/name_u] and one [name_u]Reese[/name_u], both boys, and [name_u]Reece[/name_u] was short for [name_u]Maurice[/name_u]. I guess you could do variants of [name_u]Maurice[/name_u], like [name_m]Mauricio[/name_m]?
I would opt for just [name_u]Reese[/name_u]/[name_u]Rhys[/name_u], though. It’s not like [name_m]Jack[/name_m] that seems like a standalone but is actually a nn. [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] is fantastic. 
I adore [name_u]Rhys[/name_u]. I would use it as a stand alone name. No need to try to hunt for some name that you might not like as well as [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] just so you can have a multi-syllable name. Nothing wrong with short, sweet, and handsome.
Oh, yes, I completely agree with @lovemysweeties. [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] is perfect on its own. I adore [name_u]Rhys[/name_u]! It is such a handsome, charming choice:)
It is the latter, but I figured you could still get [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] from rys…
I love the name [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] but as you are asking for something longer, I know that Rhyser ([name_f]REE[/name_f]-ser) is usually a surname, but perhaps it could be a first name as well. Or Tyrhys ([name_m]Ti[/name_m]-rEEse). Or… Rhysell, Virhys… Hmm, this is difficult. I know most of those seem wonky, but I thought I would try.
Some of these are a stretch…
[name_u]Patrice[/name_u]
[name_m]Ares[/name_m] - god of War (pronounced [name_f]AIR[/name_f]-eese)
[name_m]Demetrius[/name_m]
[name_m]Harrison[/name_m]
Like any of these? I think [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] is great on its own!
I honestly don’t adore [name_u]Rhys[/name_u], it’s just a name I think I could compromise with my partner on using (he greatly dislikes my entire boys list and I don’t really love his). So I’m trying to compromise. The compromise would just feel nicer if I could find a full name for it, I guess
So far I’m not loving the fuller name possibilities. Oh well 
I’ll keep searching, maybe something will pop up. Or maybe my partner will start liking one of the names I like haha. I can dream!
[name_f]Do[/name_f] not use [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] then…or [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] as a nickname. I would never choose a name for my child through compromise. Both parents need to truly adore the name. My husband was a major [name_f]PITA[/name_f] when it came to naming our son. We just had to keep searching until we found The Name. We ended up with only two names we both adored and felt a strong connection to. It can be done, it just take lots of time and can be very stressful. Naming a child is a very big deal and worth finding that perfect name.
I think [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] is perfect just as it is but I know a little boy called [name_m]Idris[/name_m], and he has [name_u]Reese[/name_u] as a nickname, so [name_u]Rhys[/name_u] would also work if you like [name_m]Idris[/name_m]…
It would be nice to find a name we both truly adore but it just isn’t always possible. I’ve crossed out 300+ names (I have a notebook to keep track of what I’ve already suggested and how many times I’ve suggested the names… Most of which have 5+ tallies next to them). It’s already breaking my heart that I won’t get to use any of the names I adore (which is a list of quite a few names, so not for lack of options!)
[name_m]Idris[/name_m] is interesting. I’m not sure I love it but it’s certainly interesting!
I’m sorry it has been so tough. I didn’t always felt listened to or think he was taking things as seriously. Sounds like maybe he needs to start putting together his own lists. And communication, communication, communication. Buy “The [name_u]Baby[/name_u] Name [name_m]Wizard[/name_m]” book and he can underline the names he adores, you check the ones you adore, and then talk about those selections. It might help with the stress of things and make the process easier. There are names out there that you both will adore.
[name_u]Rhys[/name_u] is a complete name on its own and it’s one of my favourites. I wouldn’t want to contrive a longer version. I agree with whoever posted that you shouldn’t use it if you don’t love it. However I also understand that this can be difficult with a significant other with very different taste - I face the same challenge.
We did get an app on our phones, called [name_u]Baby[/name_u] Name. You swipe left to dislike and right to like. It gave us a few that we sort of like but the names that matched on our lists definitely weren’t names either of us loved We have until [name_u]November[/name_u] so at least there’s time… I’m really hoping one of us will fall in love with a name off the other’s list. As a name nerd it’d feel so wrong to use something I don’t adore! 
[name_m]Alexander
Andrew
Michael
Samuel
Elliott
Everett[/name_m]
I think [name_m]Rhys Alexander[/name_m] flows really well.
Good luck.
You sound like you are in a similar situation to what we were. I love names and felt like I needed to love love love the names we chose.
While I love love love my little boys and their names are perfect for them they are not what I ever imagined they would be. With ds1 - I adored the nickname his full name had- the name his father had at the top of his list) and knew I’d end up calling him that so I went with it. DS2 was tougher. We had a list of about 50 maybe’s - a few days before he was born we both wrote down our top 5 and there were no matching names. My heart sank a little. After he was born we immediately crossed off many of the names but we still had many to pick from. Two days later we decided on the name that we thought fit him the best and that we both liked. I’m a little ashamed to say that my last hold out was that it was dh #1 name again and I felt like since I was the name guru I should be getting MY name. In the end - it was the right name for him.
You guys will pick the right name - it might just take time…and compromise.
[name_u]Rhys[/name_u] is a full name!
I read the name Rhysand (Ree-sand) in a book once. I think it’s quite pretty.