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Rex for a boy, discuss

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jakesmith · 25/11/2014 20:34

As per the title!

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WomanScorned · 30/11/2014 18:59

DS2's name has a certain connection to my/my parent's generation, but no-one under 40 bats an eyelid. My teen and his mates just gave me that blank look when I tried it out on them. I'd put Rex in the same category. I think It's a great name. I think of medieval kings, before dogs.

MyDogSnoopy · 30/11/2014 18:53

My bf's dog is called Fido.

fishfingerSarnies · 30/11/2014 18:49

Like it. Dh hates it otherwise it would be a strong contender for my ds.

Alisvolatpropiis · 30/11/2014 18:48

I've never met a dog called Fido. Or Rex.

Most dogs these days are Toby,Charlie,Max, Barney etc

MyDogSnoopy · 30/11/2014 18:47

It's a dogs name, on par with calling your son Fido.

Pelicangiraffe · 30/11/2014 09:13

I adore the name Rex

Wilf83 · 28/11/2014 01:46

My dad's dog was called Rex & out neighbour's dog was called it too.

Selks · 28/11/2014 00:57

I have a nephew Rex; like it a lot.

I have never come across a dog called Rex.

manicinsomniac · 28/11/2014 00:11

I only know of one. It's ok but I'm not that keen.

I don't inherently think of it as a dog's name but, in the same class as this Rex, I also had 2 X Felix and a Kitty. All perfectly fine as standalone names. But in combination I felt more like I was working in a pet shop than a school!

glittershoes · 27/11/2014 23:54

I have a two year old Rex and we generally get good reactions. Any negative comments have come from adults; all (seriously, all) children comment that it is a really cool name. Especially teenage boys. And if you ask them about the dog thing then they look at you blankly.

And we have only ever received one dinosaur related item!

DertieBertie · 26/11/2014 11:58

It's a dog's name unless worn by an elderly chap. I know a few old men who go by Rex and for some reason it seems to really suit!

Riverland · 26/11/2014 11:49

Just means "king" to my ears.

shakemysilliesout · 26/11/2014 11:47

There is a newish Simpsons episode where a cool family from Portland move next door, they have a child called Rex, short for tyrannosaurus Rex- they use his full name when angry. So I guess it's a cool name!

SomethingAboutNothing · 26/11/2014 11:26

I love it, DH didn't so it wasn't allowed on our shortlist.

If you like it, go for it.

Castlemilk · 26/11/2014 11:23

No, don't like, slimy lothario in a cheap suit sometime in 1976

curiousgeorgie · 26/11/2014 11:15

I think Fearne Cotton has a son called Rex?

squoosh · 26/11/2014 11:13

It's one of my very favourite names.

Definitely has a canine connection but all the dogs called Rex are in the park in the sky, dogs these days all seem to be called Max and Poppy or Charlie and Lily.

SavoyCabbage · 26/11/2014 07:35

When I was a nanny one of my charges had a friend called Rex and I avoided taking him to the park as I knew I might not be able to yell 'Rex!!!!!' without laughing.

I like it though.

Alisvolatpropiis · 26/11/2014 07:32

Love it.

babyblabber · 26/11/2014 07:29

Cool name

FishCanFly · 26/11/2014 07:07

Dog name

ArchangelGallic · 25/11/2014 22:20

That was my thread. Grin

Outcome was the understanding that it's a marmite name.
It also makes people think of dogs although few could actually claim to know a dog named Rex.

It's still on our list though.
Someone said it sounded suave and fearless which I rather liked.

Rustyzilla · 25/11/2014 22:14

I love it. It is the name of my car Grin

ArthurShappey · 25/11/2014 21:36

I know a Rex and he's very handsome. Love the name!

NickiFury · 25/11/2014 21:35

I've always liked this name. It means "King" I think. But it also used as a name for a Fox is some rural areas. Or used to be. Don't ask me to provide a source for that but someone told me that when I was a child and I often heard it used that way.