The nameTove
Tove is a Scandinavian girl's name. It was very common in Norway in the 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Tove comes from the Old Norse Tofa, derived from the name of the god Thor.
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the late 1950s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Did you know?
- The Finnish writer Tove Jansson created the Moomins, who first appeared in 1945.
Famous people named Tove
- Tove Jansson, Finnish writer, creator of the Moomins
Popularity of the name Tove
Tove in Norway
454thmost popular girls' name in Norway in 2025
1957peak year (590 births)
13,719babies named Tove in Norway since 1945
Tove was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 4,795 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Tove. Half of all babies named Tove in Norway were born before 1960, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tove mean?
Tove comes from the Old Norse Tofa, derived from the name of the god Thor.
What is the origin of the name Tove?
Scandinavian.
Is Tove a girl's or a boy's name?
Tove is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Tove?
Tove Jansson, Finnish writer, creator of the Moomins.