Dovey

♀ Girl

Pronounced DUV-ee /ˈdʌv.i/High

Meaning: From the English word dove — a little dove (a symbol of peace and love), used as a term of endearment ('darling'); also a pet form of names like Dove; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A little dove; darling: Dovey is a word-name. Sweet, retro, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word dove — a little dove (a symbol of peace and love), used as a term of endearment ('darling'); also a pet form of names like Dove; a word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#8555 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 125

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dovey comes from the English word dove — a little dove (a symbol of peace and love), used as a term of endearment ('darling'); also a pet form of names like Dove; a word-name (we note the word-name). A sweet, retro name (said 'DUV-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage word/pet-name. Rare, a-little-dove at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Dove is a symbol of peace and love, used as a term of endearment — Dovey is a sweet word/pet-name, retro and warm (we note the word-name; said 'DUV-ee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Dovey — word-name

Variations

DovieDove

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dovey mean?

Dovey is an English word-name — 'a little dove' (a symbol of peace and love), used as a term of endearment. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Dovey?

It's said DUV-ee /ˈdʌv.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dovey a boy or girl name?

Dovey is a girl's name.

How popular is Dovey?

Dovey is a very rare name in the U.S.