Victorious protector
Ziggy is primarily a diminutive of the Germanic names Siegfried or Sigmund. It combines the elements 'sigu', meaning victory, and 'frithu' (peace) or 'mund' (protection). While historically a nickname, it gained independent popularity through pop culture and music.
About 119 boys were named Ziggy in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-winning reggae musician and son of Bob Marley
Androgynous alien rock star persona of David Bowie · The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Title character of the long-running comic strip · Ziggy
Character in the television series The Wire · The Wire
