Dove
Dove is a girls' name of English origin meaning “dove bird, symbol of peace.” Dove has been a symbol of peace and love since the biblical story of Noah's Ark.
how do you pronounce Dove?
DUV
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what does Dove mean?
The name Dove means “dove bird, symbol of peace.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Dove has been a symbol of peace and love since the biblical story of Noah's Ark. As a name, it fits the modern trend toward one-syllable nature names. Actress Dove Cameron has boosted its name-recognition.
where does the name Dove come from?
Wikipedia states the given name Dove derives from the English vocabulary word dove, itself from the Old English dūfe and Proto-Germanic dūbō; the dove is noted as a symbol of peace, and Wikipedia says the name was coined in modern times. A separate Wiktionary entry covers Dove only as a surname, tracing several distinct origins (English, Scottish, and north German), a different usage from the given name.
the history of Dove
Wikipedia describes the given name as a modern coinage rather than one with an older recorded history.
who are famous people named Dove?
- Dove Cameron (American actress and singer)
- Dove (biblical symbol of peace)
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what names go well with Dove?
Sibling names that share Dove's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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