REX  

Gender: M
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "king"

Popularity in 2008: #799

Now that many dogs are named Max, it's safe to use this sleek, sexy, regal name again for your child. Coldplay's Will Champion used it for his twin son.

Rex is being discussed in our message boards:

• Name help needed!
• Fantasy Life!!!
• Oh God. Hubbys Pick
• WYR w2 Round 1 (+ previous winners)
• Ancestor's Vintage Names

Read Nameberry blog posts about Rex:

• SOAP OPERA NAMES
• SILENT SCREEN NAMES: Vintage names of vamps and villains
• MIDDLE NAMES: THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX
• GLAMOUR GIRLS AND BOYS
• 70'S BABY NAMES: Beyond Tiffany & Todd