Tove

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Tove has different meanings depending on the country of origin. In Sweden, it means "beautiful, charming," while in Norway, it means "thunder" or " Thor's peace." The Old Norse meaning of Tove is "dove."
Pronunciation
TO-və(Danish)
TOO-veh(Norwegian, Swedish)
Tove is pronounced "TOH-veh" in Swedish and "TOO-veh" in Norwegian.
Popularity
Tove is a moderately popular name in Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. It is less commonly used in other parts of the world.

cartoon of the name Tove
Cartoon of Tove

Tove Name meanings & History

Tove is of Scandinavian and Old Norse origin. The name Tove has different meanings depending on the country of origin. In Sweden, it means "beautiful, charming," while in Norway, it means "thunder" or " Thor's peace." The Old Norse meaning of Tove is "dove.". Modern form of the Old Norse name Tófa, a short form of Þórfríðr. Tove is a popular name in Scandinavia, although it has not yet achieved widespread popularity in other parts of the world. It is considered a great choice for parents who want a name that is unique, simple, and has a strong cultural significance.

Zodiac Sign of Tove: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tove:

T: Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Tireless,Testy,Touchy,Truth,Tacky

O: Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized

V: Versatility,Vivacious,Variety,Vexing

E: Enlighten,Entertain,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment,Enliven

Tove is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Tove Jansson was a Finnish-Swedish writer, painter, and illustrator who is best known for creating the Moomin book series. Tove Styrke is a Swedish singer and songwriter who gained fame through the Swedish version of the reality show Idol.

2.) TOVE (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Swedish short form of Thorvaldr (Thor’s rule), now in common use as an independent given name for both males and females. See THORVALDR. Var: Tuve. (TO-VEH)


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