#Dino pets all dinosaurs movie#
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Have fun with your naming! Other Name Categories One that’s dinosaur related, but still reflects the other awesome aspects of your new friend’s looks and personality. Hopefully we’ve given you some great ideas to help you choose the perfect name for your pet. From fictional dinosaurs to real life dino skeletons, from names that reflect their looks, to celebrity Victorian fossil hunters. The best dinosaur themed pet names come from a wide range of sources.

Luis Alvarez (came up with the meteorite theory of dinosaur mass extinction).

Joan Wiffen (first to find dinosaurs in New Zealand).

Zhao Xijin (named 17 dinosaur species/families).

Benjamin W Hawkins (made the first dinosaur models).

Ruth Mason (found thousands of fossils aged 7).

Jack McIntosh (leading sauropod expert).

Stephen Fry (Narrator of ‘March of the Dinosaurs’).William Parker Foulke (found the first American dinosaur skeleton).Elizabeth Philpott (Victorian paleontologist).Roy C Andrews (discovered Velociraptor).Patricia Vicker-Rich (leading Australian paleontologist).Othniel Marsh (named Stegosaurus and Triceratops).Sue Hendrickson (discovered a T Rex skeleton in South Dakota).Nigel Marven (Presenter of ‘Prehistoric Park’).Jack Horner (discovered Maiasaurus’ nesting grounds).William Buckland (discovered Megalosaurus).Andy Day (presenter of ‘Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures’).Lawrence Lambe (described Canada’s first dino finds).Karen Chin (studied the first fossilized T-Rex dung).Richard Owen (invented the name ‘dinosaur’).Could one of these names be perfect for your pet? You could use their first name, surname, or even both.įor fun, we’ve included a brief note on what each one is famous for. From paleontologists that made amazing discoveries to presenters that inspire a love of the prehistoric, they all have a place in the modern-day dinosaur story. Instead of naming your pet after a dinosaur, or for their dino-looks, why not be a little more subtle? These names are all real life dinosaur ‘celebrities’. What’s your favourite dinosaur movie? Why not watch it again and make a note of the characters’ names, until you find one that suits your pet.

#Dino pets all dinosaurs movie#

The Jurassic Park/World movie franchise alone gives us all these options… Looking for a more mature name for your dino-like pet? How about a dinosaur from the movies? Or why not name them after a famous dinosaur movie character, actor, or director? Characters and ‘species’ in the show include…

#Dino pets all dinosaurs series#

Not a fan of the serious, formal, options? Then where better to search for names for your lovable pet, than the nostalgic world of children’s (dinosaur) television? Here’s a selection of dino characters from three of our favourites.įrom Disney’s Jim Henson classic ‘Dinosaurs’ we love…įrom animated film series ‘The Land Before Time’ you might remember…Īnd if you like your kids’ dinosaur-related TV a little more up to date why not check out cool robot-dino series ‘Dinotrux’ for some inspiration. Or for some extra fun, name them with the English translation of a dinosaur name. Is your pet particularly clever? Do they seem the sort to be taken seriously? If so, why not give them a proper scientific dinosaur name. Toothless (ok, he’s not a dinosaur, but we couldn’t resist!).If you’re looking for a name that suits a sweet adorable little pet, but still evokes thoughts of the mighty dinosaurs, we’ve got a selection of dino-related nicknames and cute puns to help you out. *Yes, we think the Power Rangers are pretty cool. If you’ve got a pet that deserves a name as cool as the dinos themselves, you’ll want to check out these roar-some names. There’s no denying, dinosaurs are pretty cool. And one is the real life name of the largest, and most complete, T Rex skeleton that exists…can you spot which one? Others are based on the longer scientific names for well known dinosaurs. You’ll recognise some of these from classic TV shows, movies, and games. Let’s start with our top 20 favourite dinosaur names for pets. See what it would be like to have a pet dinosaur! Top 20 Dinosaur Names for Pets