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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Small sheltered bay/inlet
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- KOHV
Cove is an English word-name that literally means a small, sheltered bay or inlet, and it's pronounced KOHV. It works as a name for a child of any gender, and it tends to show up on lists alongside bohemian, free-spirit picks as well as bold and clean, modern names.
Meaning & Origin of Cove
Meaning: Small sheltered bay/inlet.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cove
KOHVIPA /ˈkoʊv/
Popularity of Cove
Cove hit its highest point on the SSA list in 2024, ranking #1207 with 167 babies given the name — the same as its rank across the full 1997-2024 data range.
Names Like Cove
These names share Cove’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Cove mean?
Small sheltered bay/inlet. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cove?
Cove is pronounced KOHV (IPA: /ˈkoʊv/).
Is Cove a popular name right now?
Cove is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1207 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1997–2024.)
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