Dove is an English word name after the bird, an ancient symbol of peace, gentleness and the Holy Spirit; the word itself goes back to the Old English dufe and means simply "dove". The actress Dove Cameron, star of Disney's Liv and Maddie and Descendants, brought it to young parents' attention. The name rose from number 7065 in 2015 to number 1487 in 2025, the highest it has ever ranked.