Bowie

Bowie may refer to people, places, and objects associated with the name. It is used as a surname and a given name, and it appears in various geographic and cultural contexts.

David Bowie (1947–2016) was an English singer, songwriter, and actor renowned for his innovative musical style and shifting stage personas, such as Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke. Born David Jones in London, he adopted the name David Bowie to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of the pop group the Monkees. His career, spanning several decades, helped define glam rock and influenced art rock and electronic music. He remained an enduring figure in popular culture and earned acclaim for his diverse body of work before his death in 2016.

Bowie knife refers to a large, fixed-blade knife associated with the American frontiersman James Bowie and the early 19th century. The term describes several knife designs used during that period, often with a clip point blade and a robust profile. The name has become a generic term for frontier knives, though the exact design varied across makers and locales.

Bowie, Maryland, is a city in Prince George’s County, part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It is home to Bowie State University, a historically Black public university established in 1865, and features a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial centers that serve as a suburban community for the region.

In addition to these uses, Bowie is a surname of Scottish origin and appears in various other contexts worldwide. The name is most widely recognized today through its association with David Bowie and the historical knife.