Tove Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOH-vay / ˈtoʊ.veɪScandinavian; Hebrew
Meaning
Scandinavian: 'dove'; Hebrew: 'good'
Historical & Cultural Background
Tove is a name of Scandinavian origin, commonly used in countries like Sweden and Norway. It is often associated with the symbol of peace represented by the dove. In Hebrew, Tove signifies goodness, adding a positive connotation to the name. The name has been used in various forms throughout history and remains popular in modern times.
Trend Summary
Tove has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, particularly among parents seeking unique yet traditional names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tova
- Tovea
International Variants
- Tova (Hebrew)
- Tove (Norwegian)
- Tove (Swedish)
Famous people named Tove
Tove Jansson was a Finnish-Swedish artist and writer, best known for creating the Moomin characters.
Tove Lo is a Swedish singer-songwriter recognized for her hit songs and contributions to pop music.
Tove Ditlevsen was a Danish author celebrated for her poetry and novels exploring themes of identity and womanhood.
Tove Skutnabb-Kangas is a Finnish linguist known for her work on language rights and multilingual education.
Fictional characters named Tove
Tove is a character in the Moomin series by Tove Jansson, known for her adventurous spirit.
Tove is a character in the animated series 'Moominvalley', based on the original works of Tove Jansson.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tove was first seen in the United States in 1930. Tove has ranked as high as #1356 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Tove has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tove
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 14 |