Bow

Pronunciation: [ b-OW ]

Girl Name #42,708 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bow is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-OW.

Parents who love the name Bow often also consider Bonnie, Bob, Boyd .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #42,708
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Bowie #2007 Bowen #4451

Also a Boy Name

Bow is also used as a boy name, ranked #7500.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bow

Is Bow a boy or girl name?

Bow is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #42708. As a boy name, it is ranked #7500. Bow is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Bow?

Bow is pronounced b-OW.

How popular is the name Bow?

Bow is currently ranked #42708 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Bow a common or rare name?

Bow is an uncommon name, ranked #42708 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bow

Bow is a girl name .

Is Bow a boy or girl name? Bow is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #42,708 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,500. Bow is more commonly used as a boy name.

Bow is currently ranked #42,708 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Bow include Bowie, Bowen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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