Scandinavian name
Tove
Beautiful Thor; from Old Norse Þófa, short form of Thor-compounds.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Denmark, Norway, Sweden
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Tove is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Denmark, Norway, Sweden. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Beautiful Thor; from Old Norse Þófa, short form of Thor-compounds.
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