Meaning: Blond; yellow-haired; from Scottish Gaelic buidhe (yellow, golden, blond) β the same root as the Gaelic word for 'yellow'High
In 30 seconds: A Scottish Gaelic surname meaning 'blond' or 'yellow-haired,' from buidhe (yellow). Associated with rock legend David Bowie and with Jim Bowie of the Alamo β the Scottish name carried by an English eccentric and an American frontier hero.
Bowie is a Scottish Gaelic surname from buidhe (yellow, golden, blond), referring to a yellow-haired ancestor. Jim Bowie (1796β1836) of the Alamo fame and musician David Bowie are its most famous bearers.
Bowie ranked #1206 for boys in 2024.
Did you know? David Bowie (1947β2016) is widely considered one of rock music's most influential artists β his ability to reinvent himself across multiple personas (Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, the Thin White Duke) made his career a masterclass in artistic evolution.
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Behind the Name β Bowie β Scottish Gaelic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration β popularity data
Variations
BowyBowen
Nicknames
Bow
Famous Bearers
β David Bowie(1947-2016)
English rock musician and cultural icon
β Bowie Kuhn(1926-2007)
Commissioner of Major League Baseball and Hall of Famer
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