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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Thor's beauty / beautiful like Thor (from Old Norse Þórfríðr: Þór + fríðr 'beautiful')
- Origin
- Old Norse/Scandinavian
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- TOO-veh
Tove is an Old Norse, Scandinavian name that comes from Þórfríðr, built from Þór and fríðr, meaning 'beautiful.' It means 'Thor's beauty' or 'beautiful like Thor.' If you're drawn to a short, two-syllable name with Norse roots, Tove is worth a close look.
Meaning & Origin of Tove
Meaning: Thor's beauty / beautiful like Thor (from Old Norse Þórfríðr: Þór + fríðr 'beautiful').
Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Tove
TOO-veh
Popularity of Tove
Tove peaked in the U.S. at #4872 in 1963, when 9 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #7891 with 14 babies, so it has stayed rare across the whole 1930-2024 span.
Names Like Tove
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FAQ
What does the name Tove mean?
Thor’s beauty / beautiful like Thor (from Old Norse Þórfríðr: Þór + fríðr ‘beautiful’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Tove?
Tove is pronounced TOO-veh.
Is Tove a popular name right now?
Tove peaked at #4872 in 1963 and is ranked #7891 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1930–2024.)
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