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what do we think of Rex?

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wingcommandergallic · 28/10/2014 07:20

Cartoon dog or filmstar?

Really can't decide if this is dreadful or tastefully unusual.

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Marcipex · 28/10/2014 12:52

Dinosaur, but in a good way :)
You can predict what presents he will get!

MummyCoolski · 28/10/2014 12:44

My 2 year old DS (who has the other name you like (your DH's full version, shortened most of the time)) is campaigning for his expected baby brother to be called T-Rex!

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wingcommandergallic · 28/10/2014 12:36

Perhaps the litmus test should be, if you shout it at the playground do more children than dogs come running?

Grin

Thanks for the opinions everyone.

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WowserBooooooooooooser · 28/10/2014 12:13

I really like it. But am always baffled by 'dog' comments.

But that is probably because dogs these days are more likely to be called Kevin.

squoosh · 28/10/2014 12:07

I bloody love it.

scratchandsniff · 28/10/2014 11:48

I like it and have suggested it to DH for DS2 due in the spring. I do wonder if it might get a bit too popular though.

TempsPerdu · 28/10/2014 11:31

It's a bit of both I think! Not awful by a long shot, but it comes across as a bit 'try-hard cool' for my taste, like Spike or Ace. And the king connection would put me off a bit too - kind of like naming your child Duke or Prince. That's just me though - I'm sure this wouldn't bother a lot of people!

Wouldn't choose it myself, but there are far worse names out there.

LadyMaryofDownton · 28/10/2014 11:16

I love it & may consider it for DC3! I think using it as a dogs name has become a bit out dated so I wouldn't worry about that. But then again my name choices are considered a bit strange anyway

VainVulva · 28/10/2014 10:37

Love it!

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wingcommandergallic · 28/10/2014 09:14
Grin

Bit of a marmite name! I have never heard of a dog actually named Rex either. I get the impression it's quite an old association.

I've sneaked it onto the list of approved names on the fridge so DP has a bit of time to mull it over.

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glittershoes · 28/10/2014 09:07

I have a Rex. I have only ever had one 'dog' comment and that was from a woman who had called her son Tyson 'after the boxer' so we had pretty different tastes anyway. andIwouldrathergivemysonadogsnamethannamehimafteraconvictedrapist

Interestingly every person under the age of about 20 who has commented has always raved about how cool a name it is. If you mention the dog thing then they stare at you blankly.

cindydog · 28/10/2014 08:58

Here in rural Ireland ,Rex is the name of every second collie sheepdog.

TheFillyjonk · 28/10/2014 08:58

I think of dinosaurs.

I also think of Oedipus Rex, a Greek tragedy about a man who unknowingly marries and spawns with his mother. Ends up having to stab his eyes out when he finds out who she is - very disturbing!

However, despite all that I think Rex would be quite a cool name for a little boy. Sounds kind of fearless and suave.

devoncreamtea · 28/10/2014 08:54

Ace name - Rex Harrison. Say no more!

Don't listen to the dogs name doom sayers, 2 of my children are actually named after dogs -( accidentally, just liked these 2 names and on further inspection they turned out to be the names of my mums best friend's dogs when I was growing up...must've crept in to my subconscious!) A name is a name - you're not calling him 'jack russell' or 'labradoodle'.

Rex is cool, cute, strong and unusual - I would go for it! My 'dog name' daughters are Meg and Bess - so not exactly bonkers either...

Anjou · 28/10/2014 08:43

Love it! Great name for a baby, toddler, teen and adult.

How many people ACTUALLY know a dog called Rex?

ShadowKat · 28/10/2014 08:41

Dinosaur!

I don't like it as a human name, though.

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wingcommandergallic · 28/10/2014 08:25

Yes. It means king. I think it sounds strong and capable.

We also like Max but DP wants Maximilian and I think Max sounds boyish.

The other names on our list are quite different.

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weegiemum · 28/10/2014 08:22
  1. dog
  2. the sleaziest guy I ever met

It's a no from me!

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wingcommandergallic · 28/10/2014 08:22

That's good to hear. How did he cope with pronouncing it? I know R is one of the last sounds children learn.

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diddlediddledumpling · 28/10/2014 08:21

doesn't it mean king? that would put me off.

ALittleFaith · 28/10/2014 08:18

Say no more, mon amour Grin to be fair, a kid born now probably won't get many references to Empire Records but that's what I think of.

StupidFlanders · 28/10/2014 08:15

My ds is Rex. I get comments all the time, but always nice ones.

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wingcommandergallic · 28/10/2014 08:07

I'm willing to admit I thought of it whilst reading Harry and his Dinosaurs. Blush

was hoping for a Brideshead Revisited feel though.

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