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By Pamela Redmond · Jul 2026

Rice

OriginEnglish nature name
Meaning"ardor"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Rice as a boy's name
NB Rank#11598

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Variation of Reese

Famous Rices

  • Condolezza Rice

    American politician

Rice in pop culture

  • Rice Newton

    daughter in movie "Beethoven"

Rice in blog posts

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