Pronunciation of first name Rye?

I survived Poughquag   Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:40 pm GMT
<<I fervently hope that authentic Americans would never in this world assume or suggest that Rye, East Sussex, England, was named after Rye, NY, USA!>>

Most authentic Americans have never heard of Rye in England, or Rye New York, for that matter.
Matthew Delacunti Coldhea   Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:14 pm GMT
WHY RYE AND NOT WRY?