Rex?

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

Where's Lockets!!!

I really like the name Rex. It's fun and very boyish which I love.

Why is it a dogs name?

I really, really love the name Rex. It's so manly, so cool, so easy to spell. I know people will delight in saying 'it's a dog's name'. It's not, no dog has been called Rex since 1947. Dogs are called Molly, Lily, Max and every other name in the world.

You are to remain resolute and call your son Rex.

By non-royal decree,
Squoosh.

If I heard someone shouting Rex in the park I would expect a dog to come bounding past ( or a dinosaur).

Ignore the janitor, mild mannered or not!

She flips pancakes, what does she know?

I know dogs called: Jack, Freddie, Molly, Milly and Jess

Never met a dog called Rex!

Please use Rex....it's a brilliant name.

I really like it too. Don't think I would be brave enough to use it though. It is sort of a "statement" name. It has dog connotations in the same way that Felix might make you think if a cat. i.e. it's fairly common name people give their dogs. Don't think that's a problem unless your surname also has canine associations!

I am thinking of adding it the list, hoping DH likes it.

I love the name Rex, its my Uncles name.

I know how to flip pancakes Squoosh, that's what I know. My fav dog name for today is Rollo. Yesterday it was Bangers ( yes that is what he owner called him when we were in the wood). Bangers - is that a name also good for a child or a dinosaur?

I know a little Rex. It suits him. I like it a lot.

Ah yes, that medieval English name Bangers. It means 'show me thine boobs' in early Saxon.

Due a revival I should think.

I love it, but used it for my cat as i didnt want to 'tempt fate' by saving it for a may-not-happen child. when pg with dd i did feel sad that we sidnt save it.

It's a dog's name.

Also it means King, which I would be a bit dubious about using.

breed of rabbit

Dog's name

oops sorry lockets, rex rabbits are lush,

rex harrison was sort of cool wasn't he?

It's a dogs name

Ok so people who think its a dogs name, please give me examples of the dogs you know or know of called Rex.

The only Rex I have heard of is Rex Harrison and he is deffinitly not a dog.

I have never met a dog called rex, though i have met many cats named Felix but never associate it with a cats name, its just a name.

My neighbour had a German Shepherd called Rex.
My Aunt had a Westie called Rex ( it really didn't suit)
The guy my Auntie walked her Westie with had dog ( mongrel) called Rex.

I know a man called Rex. He is an utter gentleman. He's the type of guy who makes everyone feel like they are the most interesting/amusing/gorgeous person in the world . We all love him. He is dapper and has the most amazing vintage racing car.

I would use the name.