20 David Bowie Nicknames

Aashita Dhingra
Feb 16, 2024 By Aashita Dhingra
Originally Published on Aug 18, 2022
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The leading giant of rock and roll, David Bowie, was born in London in Europe and is considered to be one of the greatest English musicians and songwriters of all time with several chart-topping hits and is said to have been greatly influenced by John Lennon.

David Bowie has a worldwide music record sales of over 100 million, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. David Bowie has received 10 platinum, 11 gold, and eight silver album certifications in the United Kingdom.

He was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame with Rolling Stones naming him among the greatest artist in history, and was nicknamed the greatest rockstar ever.

David Bowie had a career spanning 50 years in the music industry, and in his career as a songwriter, he made innovative and experimental songs that were commercially successful. From 'The Man Who Sold The World' to 'Hunky Dory,' David Bowie was a celebrated artist winning over 13 coveted Grammy Awards.

He was also cast in several critically acclaimed movies, such as 'The Hunger' and 'Labyrinth.' Check out these amazing nicknames in his honor.

Cool David Bowie Nicknames

Remember David Bowie by checking out these cool nicknames. Here you go.

  • Major Tom - It is another person David Bowie mentioned in several of his musical hits, including Space Oddity, Ashes to Ashes, Hallo Spaceboy, and many others.
  • Nathan Adler - The widely acclaimed and critically successful album 'Outside' by David Bowie was subtitled 'The Diary Of Nathan Adler: A Hyper Cycle.' The name is derived from this album.
  • Thin White Duke - Thin White Duke was the stage name adopted by David Bowie between 1975 and 1956. The character is related to his hit album 'Statin To Station' and is mentioned in the title track.
  • Ziggy Stardust - It was David Bowie's one of the most memorable stage names and fictional characters relating to his superhit song 'Ziggy Stardust.'

Funny David Bowie Nicknames

Check out these chucklesome nicknames for David Bowie that is funny yet at the same time cool. Here you go.

  • Goblin King - Jared The Goblin King is the fictional character and the antagonist of the 1986 fantasy film 'Labyrinth,' played on screen by David Bowie.
  • Martian - Relating the superhit song of David Bowie 'Life On Mars' from the album 'Hunky Dory.'
  • Mick Jagger - Another most celebrated musician and the lead vocalist of the band Rolling Stones. It is rumored that he and David Bowie were in a relationship. It is kind of funny to remember David Bowie by this nickname.
  • Scary Monsters - The 14th studio album by David Bowie, originally called 'Scary Monsters' (and 'Super Creeps').
  • Slender Man - David Bowie's thin body and provocative makeup is what made him unique but at the same time gave him the appearance of a slender man.

Unique David Bowie Nicknames

This Unique nickname for David Bowie will make you stand out in the crowd. Here you go.

  • Aladdin Sane - The sixth studio album of David Bowie with musical scores from glam to hard rock.
  • David Robert - The leading figure of rock and roll, David Bowie's real name is David Robert Jones. The fact is known to very few among his million fans.
  • Davy - A short yet a name filled with love and adoration for David Bowie. A name fit for David Bowie's Nickname.
  • Starman - The superhit track of David Bowie from his fifth studio album, 'The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust' and 'The Spiders From Mars.' He is truly a Starman.

Memorable David Bowie Bynames

Get to know about the memorable nicknames for David Bowie in this section.

  • Ashes - The super hit and chart-topping single by David Bowie, 'Ashes To Ashes' remains one of the very best by him.
  • Lightning Bolt - The iconic lightning bolt makeup by David Bowie became a cultural phenomenon. He appeared with makeup in his album 'Aladdin Sane,' which represented the character's split personality and David Bowie's mixed feelings.
  • Master Of Reinvention - David Bowie always stood out in the music industry with his unique approach. He continually experimented and reinvented styles and genres, leading to his peculiar yet amazing music.
  • Ravers - The ultimate fans of this musical giant are known as The Ravers, and thus the name Ravers is the name of David Bowie's fandom.
  • The Chameleon Of Glam - David Bowie had several stage names and personas, all of which were unique and popular among his audience. He managed to make his persona unique, memorable, and full of glam.
  • The Hit Machine - David Bowie had several chart-topping hits, both as albums and songs that still are unique and memorable. Several of Bowie's songs are still relevant in today's culture.
  • The Picasso Of Pop - Just like the famous painter Pablo Piccaso, David Bowie, throughout his life, experimented had a creative mindset and was one of a kind in his generation of artists.

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