- Meaning
- Golden-haired
- Origin
- Scottish
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Fun & quirky
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
What people expect from a Bowie
Bowie is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
The meaning is about light. A name can't give a child light, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a creative soul, the star of the room, a happy kid, a rebel.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Bowie: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Bowie
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "w" (read as v in much of Europe).
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Golden-haired".
Names with a similar meaning
More Scottish names
A New Zealand judge made a 9-year-old a ward of court so she could change her name. It was Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii.
Family Court of New Zealand (2008)Questions about Bowie
What does the name Bowie mean?
Bowie is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "Golden-haired".
Is Bowie a boy or girl name?
Bowie is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Bowie?
Bowie is rare in the US. It is used in English-speaking countries.
Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer