Zowie

Zowie is an English variant of Zoe, itself derived from the ancient Greek word meaning life. The name gained particular cultural visibility when musician David Bowie chose it for his son Duncan Zowie Haywood Jones, born in 1971, though Duncan later went by his first name professionally. As an independent given name it remains rare, used occasionally as a more unconventional spelling alternative. Related forms include Zoe, Zoey, and Zoie.