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    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bow

    Bow

    Boy
    irish
    1 syllable

    Bow is an irish boy's name meaning "Diminutive of bowen, small son; diminutive of bowen: small son".

    Parents who choose Bow pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "Diminutive of bowen, small son; diminutive of bowen: small son". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    1

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Diminutive of bowen, small son; diminutive of bowen: small son

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Bow

    Very rare in US records

    What does Bow mean?

    Bow is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Diminutive of bowen, small son; diminutive of bowen: small son".

    Is Bow a rare name?

    Yes. Bow does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Bow

    RileyNoraKeiraErinFionaCiara

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    Names with a similar meaning to Bow

    Bow means "Diminutive of bowen, small son; diminutive of bowen: small son" — these names share that spirit.

    • Logan — "Little hollow; small meadow" (scottish)

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