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Roxy

Girl name · 58 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Roxy: 58 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2009.

A lively, modern choice, Roxy is primarily a diminutive of Roxanne, which itself comes from the Persian name Roshanak, meaning "little star" or "light". Famous bearers include Roxy Music, the influential British rock band named after the singer Roxy (a stage name), and Roxy Paine, an American contemporary artist. While there are no major places directly named Roxy, the name shares its luminous root with Roxburgh, a Scottish town whose name ultimately derives from the same Persian root via the personal name Roth. In Scotland, the name saw a notable spike in popularity following the 1970s, likely boosted by the glam rock band's fame, and it remains a spirited, feminine name with a slightly rebellious, rock-and-roll edge.