Bowdie
Scottish/Irish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Bowdie
The given name 'Bowdie' is a variant of 'Bodie' or 'Bowie', likely derived from the Scottish Gaelic *bòidheach* meaning "fair-haired" or "yellow-haired," or from the Irish surname *Ó Buadhaigh* meaning "descendant of the victorious one." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly Scotland and Ireland, with no specific religious association; notable historical context includes the surname of musician David Bowie, though the given name remains rare.
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Etymology
The given name 'Bowdie' is a variant of 'Bodie' or 'Bowie', likely derived from the Scottish Gaelic *bòidheach* meaning "fair-haired" or "yellow-haired," or from the Irish surname *Ó Buadhaigh* meaning "descendant of the victorious one." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly Scotland and Ireland, with no specific religious association; notable historical context includes the surname of musician David Bowie, though the given name remains rare.
Bowdie currently ranks #7,750 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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