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Rex?

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fanjodisfunction · 13/04/2012 14:30

I really like it but what's the mumsnet verdict?

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NoraHelmer · 13/04/2012 19:18

We used to have a hamster called Rex :o. But that does mean I like the name, though :o.

Bitofastate · 13/04/2012 19:18

sounds like a dog, sorry Sad

mintymellons · 13/04/2012 19:16

Love Rex. Had it on my list if DD2 had been a boy.

Think it's quirky and cool without being ridiculous. Go for it.

CharltonHairstyle · 13/04/2012 19:12

I LOVE that name!

CheerfulYank · 13/04/2012 19:11

Oh I looooooovvvve Rex. I'd like to use it as a nn for Frederick Alexander. (Long story) But our last name is Brick and Wrecks Brick is a bit much. Sigh.

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Stellan · 13/04/2012 17:52

Glad you've had positive reactions to it. It does sound very cool but it's not one for me, partly because to my ears it also sounds like 'wrecks'. If you're a cool dude, Rex would be a great name to have.

mum47 · 13/04/2012 17:44

I immediately thought of it as a dog's name - my friend had a black lab called Rex when we were growing up. But I looked at Locket's photo of her Rex, and I am coming round to it now. Thought good point by Stellan!

ScrambledSmegs · 13/04/2012 17:44

Oh, Rex is awesome. Makes me thing of Rex Harrison and other suave English gents.

Never met a dog called Rex. Most dogs round here have what I would describe as children's names, eg Luka, Milo, Harvey etc.

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Stellan · 13/04/2012 17:39

I also think it's a dogs' name.

Do you think teenagers will snigger when they realise it's sex-with-a-R or am I reading too much into it?

anniewoo · 13/04/2012 17:38

I just think of an alsatian dog

squoosh · 13/04/2012 17:37

Pancakeflipper I like the sound of your Sexy Rexy, 70+ you say? I find that's when Rexes are their prime.

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Pancakeflipper · 13/04/2012 17:32

My Sexy Rexy has a moustache Squoosh and he twirls it.

All Rex's need a cravat.

RnB · 13/04/2012 17:07

I have a Rex too
It is cool and unique without being weird. My son is 9 and LOVES his name. He is the only one in the school and loads of his friends are jealous Smile

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squoosh · 13/04/2012 16:57

Oh duchesse I really like Jean. Norman or Roger granted are not so cool.

squoosh · 13/04/2012 16:57

Lockets I had a peek at your Rex, he's gorgeous.

Being called Rex he's bound to grow up to be suave and sophisticated, he may even twirl his moustace.

NoHunIntended · 13/04/2012 16:56

It's a yes from me! Love it! I also love Tex, but DH said no!

duchesse · 13/04/2012 16:54

I think all those 1930s-1950s names are making a comeback. It's the next period to make a revival- the 1900-1920ish phase is already back. Can't ever see Norman, Jean or Roger becoming popular again though.

NettoSuperstar · 13/04/2012 16:52

Love it.

LilyBolero · 13/04/2012 16:51

Why is it funny? The OP asked if anyone knew of any dogs called Rex!

Lockets, I'm sure its a fab name for a boy, and if I knew your boy I'm sure I would be convinced he couldn't be called anything else, because names are like that, but I always think on these threads that if someone is asking, then they want to know your first impression of a name, and that is my first impression of the name Rex.

The same is true of Felix, but the Felixes I know really suit their names, aren't cat-like at all, and I don't think cat when I think of THEIR Felix name. Does that make sense?

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fanjodisfunction · 13/04/2012 16:51

lockets I would love to, but DH would have to agree. I have a good long while to keep suggesting it, Ive only just fallen pg.

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LST · 13/04/2012 16:51

I think of a dog -and or Dino. Sorry OP Sad

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