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Rufus? Rex?

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DogzBollox · 16/02/2018 21:32

Are these just names for dogs?

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ComeTheFuck0nBridget · 16/02/2018 21:36

I love Rex, I think it means king. Not sure about Rufus though!

Fruitcocktail6 · 16/02/2018 21:39

I think dog names, sorry.

Sadhairdaytoday · 16/02/2018 21:40

I like Rufus. But Rex sounds really harsh. It makes me think of T-rex, a dinosaur GrinBlush

Mrsknackered · 16/02/2018 21:50

I really like Rex.

Rufus is a bit harder to pull of but I don't dislike it. Not sure how well it transitions from baby to man though.

What about Rudy and Roman?

mumspice · 16/02/2018 21:50

Rufus, like Rufus Wainwright. Love it!

Rex, dog I'm afraid

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DogzBollox · 16/02/2018 22:02

I was thinking like Rufus Wainwright. Not keen on Rudy etc. We were discussing Felix but that’s a cat isn’t it?

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PenelopePickle · 16/02/2018 22:06

I love Rex. We've chosen it for one of our twins.

Not so keen on Rufus

FaithEverPresent · 16/02/2018 22:09

Happy Rex Manning day! Sorry, Rex just makes me think of ‘Empire Records’. Cult movie but it sticks.

I like Rufus but I do think it’s quite a posh name. Private school name IMO.

pipilangstrumpf · 16/02/2018 22:10

Felix is cat food.

Rex is a popular dogs name. Rufus seems popular for both dogs and boys.

longestlurkerever · 16/02/2018 22:13

I like Rex! You have to be a bit brave to pull it off but I see it as a cooler Max. Not so sure about Rufus. Rhymes with Doofus which is American for idiot, but friends o know love it

longestlurkerever · 16/02/2018 22:14

Felix is a cat, though I know a few boys called this too

Barre · 17/02/2018 07:08

I love all those names! Dog nanes don’t really exist any more IMO; most dogs I know are called Max/Charlie/Luna/Willow.

I vote Rex.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 17/02/2018 07:12

These days, many dogs have human names ! 😂
I love them both, but will choose Rex, very cool.

joystir59 · 17/02/2018 07:20

Why don't you get a cat or dog instead since you are fixated on pet names?

joystir59 · 17/02/2018 07:22

What about King for a boy as this is what Rex means?

joystir59 · 17/02/2018 07:23

Milo is another good dog name, but perhaps over popular

joystir59 · 17/02/2018 07:24

Archie? Alfie? Or bring back the old fashioned Fido or Rover?

MaxWeber · 17/02/2018 07:25

I was at school with a Rufus and a Rex.

One was gorgeous, one was a massive arsehole Grin

joystir59 · 17/02/2018 07:25

Prince?

joystir59 · 17/02/2018 07:32

I would think most boys called Rufus or Rex would have to be complete arseholes to cope with the name. Will your son be attending fee paying schools?

Onemorecornetto · 17/02/2018 07:44

What about Rory?

joystir59 · 17/02/2018 07:51

Rory is a good name

iBiscuit · 17/02/2018 07:54

Rex is a splendid name.

Labradoodliedoodoo · 17/02/2018 08:02

Adore Rex. Also rufus and rafe

pipilangstrumpf · 17/02/2018 08:30

I would think most boys called Rufus or Rex would have to be complete arseholes to cope with the name. Will your son be attending fee paying schools?

What difference does it make whether the school is or isn't fee paying GrinConfused?

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