Siouxsie (name)

Siouxsie is a female given name created by singer Siouxsie Sioux in September 1976 when she co-founded Siouxsie and the Banshees.[1] Siouxsie Sioux's first name was Susan; she chose the word Sioux in honor of the Sioux Native Americans.[1]

It is an alternative form of Susie and a diminutive form of Susan, Susanne, Suzanne, Susannah, Susanna or Susana.

Other notable people with the name Siouxsie include:

  • Siouxsie Medley, American musician (years active 2004–present)
  • Siouxsie Q, American pornographic actress and activist (years active 2010–present)
  • Siouxsie Wiles, British microbiologist (years active 2007–present)

References

  1. ^ a b Paytress, Mark. Siouxsie & the Banshees: The Authorised Biography. Sanctuary, 2003. ISBN 978-1-86074-375-7
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