United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
"The Bowie knife was named after David Bowie, the American frontiersman who fell defending the Alamo."
A Bowie knife
"The hunter carried his trusted Bowie knife through the dense forest to ensure he could defend himself against any wild animals."
A surname.
"The famous musician David Bowie wrote many hit songs during his career."
The name Bowie originates from the Irish Ó Buadhaigh and the Scottish Gaelic Mac 'Ille Bhuidh. It was adopted into English as a surname before becoming famous through the association with the knife named after Jim Bowie.