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Ziggy

Boy name · 34 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ziggy: 34 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2021.

Ziggy is a German diminutive of Siegfried, meaning "victory peace," though its modern appeal owes everything to the explosive talent of David Bowie, whose alter ego Ziggy Stardust defined an era of glam rock and cosmic storytelling. The name also sparkles in pop culture through the adventurous comic-strip character Ziggy, a lovable everyman created by Tom Wilson. While not a classic Scottish name, it gained quirky traction in Scotland as parents sought short, punchy names with a rock-and-roll edge. A notable variant is Siggy, while the name shares its rhythmic energy with band names like the B-52's song "Ziggy" and the reggae legend Ziggy Marley, son of Bob Marley, who carries the name into a soulful, global legacy.