Ziggy

♀ Girl

How to Pronounce Ziggy

Pronounced ZIG-ee /ˈzɪɡ.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of names with Germanic sig, 'victory' (Sigmund 'victorious protector', Siegfried 'victorious peace'); here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Spunky and cool: Ziggy pets the Germanic sig- ('victory') names — Sigmund, Siegfried. Playful, bold, and rockstar-fun (Ziggy Stardust).

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Origin MediumGerman

MeaningPet form of names with Germanic sig, 'victory' (Sigmund 'victorious protector', Siegfried 'victorious peace'); here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#4649 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 257

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ziggy is a pet form of Germanic sig-, 'victory', names — Sigmund ('victorious protector'), Siegfried ('victorious peace') — or simply a fun standalone. Made iconic by Ziggy Stardust; a spunky, bold name, here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, victory at the root, and playful.

Did you know? Ziggy pets Germanic sig- names ('victory', as in Sigmund) — David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust made it iconic and playful; used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Ziggy — root etymology

Variations

ZiggiSigi

Nicknames

Zig

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ziggy mean?

Ziggy pets Germanic sig- ('victory') names like Sigmund — 'victorious protector'.

How do you pronounce Ziggy?

It's said ZIG-ee /ˈzɪɡ.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ziggy a boy or girl name?

Ziggy is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Ziggy?

Ziggy is a rare name for girls in the U.S.