Emrys vs. Rhys

I like both. [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] has been a top contender for a while, but I’ve been thinking of [name_m]Rhys[/name_m] lately. Opinions welcome. If you have suggestions for similar names, feel free to offer them.

I plan on using two middle names and the last name will likely be two syllables if it matters.

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i’d opt for [name_m]Emrys[/name_m], i love his soft and rare sound and “immortal” is an amazing meaning for an old soul of a babe :herb:

though you’ve likely thought of this, i feel like [name_m]Rhys[/name_m] could be a nickname for [name_m]Emrys[/name_m]! :wood:

i’ll also throw in [name_m]Aquila[/name_m], [name_m]Finnian[/name_m], [name_m]Oren[/name_m], [name_m]Evermund[/name_m], and [name_m]Rowan[/name_m] :light_blue_heart:

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I prefer [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] just because I’ve always hated how [name_m]Rhys[/name_m] isn’t pronounced like rye-z, but like [name_f]Hannah[/name_f] said, I think [name_m]Rhys[/name_m] (pronounced correctly) could easily be a nickname for [name_m]Emrys[/name_m]. I do like [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] [name_f]Reese[/name_f] (with this spelling) but I like them both. Suggestions, [name_m]Finnian[/name_m], [name_m]Artair[/name_m], [name_m]Bowen[/name_m], [name_m]Fraser[/name_m], [name_m]Harlan[/name_m], [name_m]Lowell[/name_m], [name_m]Ruston[/name_m], [name_m]Ruskin[/name_m], [name_m]Haskell[/name_m], [name_m]Wesson[/name_m], and [name_m]Wyeth[/name_m].

I think Emrys is a trendier and more artsy cool name - it’s more on keeping with names like Felix, Tolliver, Auden, Leander, Alistair, Jasper, Osian and has a more enchanting, fantasy novel feel.

Rhys (and I definitely prefer this spelling for guys) is a confident, effortlessly cool, boyish name - in keeping with names like Liam, Tristan, Finn, Tobias/Toby, Rory, Wyatt, etc.

Both swish names! Emrys sounds more handsome and buttoned up, Rhys cheekier and a little more cocksure. I like the sound of Rhys better but the meaning & debonair style of Emrys are real pluses!

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I vote [name_m]Rhys[/name_m], to me it sounds very knight-esk

I love [name_m]Emrys[/name_m]! It is such a unique (for me) and handsome sounding name

I like [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] better! [name_m]The[/name_m] pronunciation is clearer and I love the meaning!

I’m team [name_m]Rhys[/name_m]! [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] I’ve had troubles seeing the appeal of, but I love [name_m]Rhys[/name_m] (admittedly prefer [name_f]Reese[/name_f], but regardless, I love the [name_f]Reese[/name_f] sound!). Both are lovely names, but [name_m]Rhys[/name_m] has my heart.

Good luck!

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emrys is definitely my favourite, only because rhys has been such a popular name for male main characters in the book world that i’ve began putting books down when one enters. i also think that emrys has such a lovely sound, and a really lovely meaning :moose:

I love [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] – gentle yet powerful at the same time; magical but down to earth

(and it does remind me of a favourite show so :person_shrugging: that maybe sways me)

I did encounter an [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] recently actually and it seemed to suit him :slight_smile:

[name_m]Rhys[/name_m] is nice too – rugged and solid but with a sweetish sound.

I really like [name_m]Rhys[/name_m].

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I love both. [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] I would always pair with [name_m]Arthur[/name_m]: [name_m]Arthur[/name_m] [name_m]Emrys[/name_m].

But [name_m]Rhys[/name_m] is more accommodating and he makes a great addition to a double middle.

[name_m]David[/name_m] [name_m]Ewan[/name_m] [name_m]Rhys[/name_m], for example.

I love both but I’m slightly leaning more towards [name_m]Rhys[/name_m]!

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[name_m]Rhys[/name_m]!

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[name_m]Emrys[/name_m] is my favourite! I know quite a few Rhys/Reece’s my age but have yet to meet an [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] :blush:

I love [name_m]Emrys[/name_m]! Warm and intriguing.

Similar to [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] and Rhys…

[name_m]Idris[/name_m]
[name_m]Rowan[/name_m]
[name_m]Oren[/name_m]
[name_m]Sylvan[/name_m]
[name_m]Ellis[/name_m]
[name_m]Cedric[/name_m]
[name_m]Hart[/name_m]
[name_m]Rhydian[/name_m]
[name_f]Elwyn[/name_f]
[name_m]Cormac[/name_m]
[name_m]Silas[/name_m]
[name_m]Lowen[/name_m]
[name_m]Alaric[/name_m]
[name_m]Harris[/name_m]