Dove

Unisex

Meaning

Bird Of Peace

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/dʌv/

Traits associated with the name Dove:

Dogs named Dove tend to be loving, loyal, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Dove?

That you have a soft spot for animals and appreciate the beauty of nature.

Is Dove a good dog name?

Dove is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Dove isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

840
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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
2,667
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Dove is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dove was, in the past month, the 1516th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Dove is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Dove was viewed 70 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Dove's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Dove is most adored in North Dakota, Delaware and Iowa.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Missouri and Kansas.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dove.

Most popular breeds named Dove:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. American Staffordshire Terrier
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Poodle

Dove is found in these categories:

animal dog names
animal

Symbolizes peace, often used for gentle, calm canine companions.

white dog names
white

Doves symbolize peace, purity, and gentleness, just like fluffy pups!

Dog names like Dove:

Leader, commander, governor of a province
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
Virtuous
Accomplishing
one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots
Like the dice you roll
Dove dog name meaning

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