Dovie

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Pronounced DOH-vee /ˈdoʊ.vi/High

Meaning: From the word dove (a symbol of peace), with an -ie ending; also a vintage pet name (linked to Dove/Deborah); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Gentle as a dove: Dovie is a sweet diminutive of dove — a symbol of peace and love. Tender, vintage, and warm.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningFrom the word dove (a symbol of peace), with an -ie ending; also a vintage pet name (linked to Dove/Deborah); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4583 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,076

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

Dovie comes from the word dove — the gentle bird, a symbol of peace and love — with an -ie diminutive, and overlaps Yiddish names linked to 'dove' (routes layered, which we note). A tender, vintage Southern name.

It registers thinly today. Rare, a-little-dove at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Dovie is a vintage pet name from 'dove' (the gentle bird of peace) — and echoes Yiddish Dovid/Dove; tender and old-fashioned.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Dovie — routes layered

Variations

DoveDoveyDova

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dovie mean?

Dovie is a sweet diminutive of 'dove' (a symbol of peace); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dovie?

It's said DOH-vee /ˈdoʊ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dovie a boy or girl name?

Dovie is a girl's name.

How popular is Dovie?

Dovie is a rare name in the U.S.