Meaning & Story
From the Greek Tyrannosaurus, meaning 'tyrant lizard king' — the fearsome dinosaur whose name became synonymous with ultimate dominance.
Tyrannosaurus is a name of absolute maximum ambition. No other pet name announces its owner's sense of humor and love of the dramatic quite so thoroughly. It's a name that practically requires an explanation — and that explanation is always wonderful. Best suited to a tiny dog who acts enormous, or a cat who rules the household with prehistoric authority, Tyrannosaurus is technically unwieldy and entirely perfect. Rex works as a nickname if you need one in a hurry.