Bowie
bow-ee
Popularity:1694
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Yellow-haired; blond
Bowie is a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin, meaning “yellow-haired” or “blond.” It is said to be derived from the Gaelic nickname buidhe, which means “yellow” or “fair-haired.” This Scottish name was most notably adopted by influential singer-songwriter David Bowie, who fittingly also had blonde hair making Bowie the perfect moniker for baby born with a crown of golden locks.
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- David BowieSinger
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