Ziggy

Ziggy is a nickname primarily for Sigmund or Zigmund, from Old High German Sigismund composed of sigu meaning "victory" and munt meaning "protection" — a victorious protector. As a standalone name, Ziggy carries none of that formal weight and all of the energy: it is synonymous with David Bowie's iconic persona Ziggy Stardust, a name that became a symbol of creative freedom, bold self-expression, and joyful irreverence.

Ziggy holds the #79 spot among US pet names, with nearly 1,200 companions sharing it. The name has a vibrant, almost kinetic quality — impossible to say without a certain enthusiasm. It suits companions who have a distinctive personality, those who march to their own rhythm and seem utterly unbothered by convention. Ziggy tends to attract owners who appreciate individuality and want a name that announces their companion's particular spark from the first introduction.