Bowie

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Blond" or "Yellow-haired" in Scottish; "Bow-maker" or "Occupational name for someone who worked with bows" in English
Pronunciation
BO-ee(English)
BOH-ee
Popularity
Bowie is a relatively uncommon name, but has been rising in popularity in recent years. According to data from the Social Security Administration, Bowie ranked #730 in popularity for baby boys in the United States in 2020.

cartoon of the name Bowie
Cartoon of Bowie

Bowie Name meanings & History

Scottish and English. "Blond" or "Yellow-haired" in Scottish; "Bow-maker" or "Occupational name for someone who worked with bows" in English. From a Scottish surname, derived from Gaelic buidhe meaning "yellow". It has been used as a given name in honour of the British musician David Bowie (1947-2016), born David Robert Jones, who took his stage name from the American pioneer James Bowie (1796-1836). Bowie is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a great choice for parents who are looking for a unique and trendy name that is both stylish and edgy.

Zodiac Sign of Bowie: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Bowie:

B: Bountiful,Bashful,Beauty,Brains

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate

W: Wishful,Willful,Wild,Wonderful,Wonderment

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

E: Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Entertain,Enliven

Bowie is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Rough name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Bowie is undoubtedly the late British musician David Bowie, who was known for his music, fashion, and artistic creativity.

2.) Bowie (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Blond

Other Forms: Bowee


3.) Bowie (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) yellow haired. History: James Bowie was an American-born Mexican colonist who died during the defense of the Alamo.

Other Forms: Bow, Bowee, Bowey, Bowi, Bowy


4.) Bowie (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) brash; western

Other Forms: Booie, Bowen


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