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.
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how do you pronounce Dove?
DUV
where does the name Dove come from?
From the English word dove, from the Old English dūfe and Proto-Germanic dūbō; the dove is a symbol of peace. As a surname, Dove has several separate English, Scottish and north German origins.
As a name, it fits the modern trend toward one-syllable nature names. Actress Dove Cameron has boosted its name-recognition.
how popular is this name?
Dove has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 11 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 7. It peaked at #628 in 1880, and ranked #931 in 1897.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1897 | #931 |
| 1895 | #986 |
| 1893 | #901 |
| 1892 | #762 |
| 1888 | #959 |
| 1880 | #628 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Dove fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Dove
As a given name, Dove is a modern coinage.
who are famous people named Dove?
- Dove Cameron (American actress and singer)
- Dove (biblical symbol of peace)
what names are similar to Dove?
what names go well with Dove?
Sibling names that share Dove's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Dove
What does the name Dove mean?
Dove means “dove bird, symbol of peace”.
What is the origin of the name Dove?
Dove comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Dove?
Dove ranked #931 in the US in 1897, according to Social Security data.
Is Dove a boy or girl name?
Dove is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Dove?
Dove is pronounced DUV, with 1 syllable.
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