Tove

At a Glance: Name: Tove – Meaning: Thor's beauty / beautiful like Thor (from Old Norse Þórfríðr: Þór + fríðr 'beautiful') – Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian – Gender: primarily used for girls

---

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.

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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1930–2024.

Make Tove Name Art

Free printable nursery art for Tove, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.

Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

• Tereza
• Suzy
• Chriss
• Nyana
• Marymargaret
• Berel

FAQ

What does the name Tove mean?

Thor’s beauty / beautiful like Thor (from Old Norse Þórfríðr: Þór + fríðr ‘beautiful’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tove)

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.)

More Baby Name Inspiration

• Check any name’s popularity history
• Take the naming-style quiz
• Make art for a different name