Tove

Tove is predominantly a feminine first name, occasionally chosen for boys. The name is regarded as a Nordic short form of names that begin with the syllables 'Thor-' or 'Tor-', such as Tora.

What does the name Tove mean?

The name Tove is mainly a girl's name, which is rarely used for boys. It is often considered a Nordic short form of names that begin with 'Thor-' or 'Tor-', such as Tora. Translated, Tove means 'the Thunderer', 'the Goddess of Thunder', and 'the warrior of Thor'. Its origin can be traced back to the Old Norse terms þónr or þórr for 'the thunder' or 'thunder god' and vér for 'the man', 'the fighter', or 'the warrior'. Additionally, Tove is also regarded as a newer Danish variant of Tofa, which means 'the hill'. The name can also occur as a surname. Other variants include Tova, Tuva, and Tuuve. The purely masculine form is Tuve.

Where does the name Tove come from?

Tove is a feminine first name that has its origin in Old Norse and carries meanings such as 'the Thunderer' or 'the Goddess of Thunder'.

How do you pronounce Tove?

The sound and pronunciation of Tove: Tove has a simple, Nordic-inspired sound form. In German pronunciation, the name is often pronounced as 'TO-ve' [ˈtuːvə] or [ˈtoːvə], with the first syllable stressed. The long O or U sound gives the name a certain expansiveness, while the gentle '-ve' fades softly. This makes Tove appear clear and reserved - simple, calm, and elegant.

When is the name day of Tove?

The name day for Tove is celebrated on March 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Tove is among the common first names. Currently, it ranks 3,210th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2015, reaching 1,369th place. Over the last ten years, Tove has been chosen as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,174th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,618th.

Famous people

• Ebba Tove Elsa Nielsen (Swedish singer)
• Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson (Swedish singer)
• Jan Tove Johansson (Swedish photographer)
• Tove Alexandersson (orienteering runner)
• Tove Anna Linnéa Östman Styrke (Swedish pop singer)
• Tove Bull (linguist from Norway)
• Tove Christensen (Canadian actor)
• Tove Dahlberg (singer from Sweden)
• Tove Ditlevsen (Danish writer)
• Tove Edfeldt (actress from Sweden)
• Tove Hol (badminton player from Norway)
• Tove Jansson (Finnish writer)
• Tove Lie (writer from Norway)
• Tove Lill Loyte (model from Norway)
• Tove Maes (Danish actress)
• Tove Mohr (Norwegian physicist)
• Tove Nilsen (Norwegian writer)
• Tove Skutnabb-Kangas (Finnish linguist)
• Tove Styrke (Swedish singer)
• Tove Wallenstrom (Danish actress)