Rex?

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

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
is he single....?{slaps wrists married lady}

Ronald Reagan's dog was called Rex - which is quite funny as it was a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, so not the most suited of names (though there is the 'king' link). Rex's Wikipedia link here

For me the same way I hear felix and think cat I hear Rex and think dog however I have also met a dog with my dd name. If you love Rex it does not matter what anyone else thinks .

I know it doesnt matter what others think Im just interresting in why people think dogs name when they hear it, was there once a famous dog called Rex? I understnad the Felix thing as theres cat ffod called Felix and also the cartoon but is there the same thing for Rex.

I will use it if DH agrees.

I actually do know a dog called Rex. He's my sisters Cavalier King Charles spaniel, hence the name. But even before this I have to confess I would view it as a dog's name.

Jaffa - he is not single ( he has a lovely wife) and he is now in his 70's. But we all still call him Sexy Rexy.

I love it! It's manly & quite cool, and I definitely don't think of dogs when I hear it.

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

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.

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?

Love it.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

All Rex's need a cravat.

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

I just think of an alsatian dog

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?