Dove is a given name in the English language. The name is derived from the English vocabulary word "dove". This is word is in turn derived from the Old English douve, from the Old Norse döfa. The dove is noted as a symbol of peace. The name was coined in modern times. People with the name Although the name Dove would normally be expected to be feminine, the best known examples of its use are actually as a name adopted by males: Dove Gregory, born Gregory Dove, (1837–1873), English cricketer Dove-Myer Robinson, born Mayer Dove Robinson, (1901–1989), New Zealand mayor Dove Cameron, born Chloe Hosterman, (1996-present), American actress and singer Dove Attia, producer References English-language feminine given names