Cove
Meaning of Cove
Cove, pronounced kohv (/koʊv/), originates from the Old English noun “cofa,” denoting a small, sheltered recess—a meaning that later extended to describe the tranquil inlets that scallop Britain’s and America’s coastlines. As a given name it functions in a unisex capacity, its maritime imagery appealing to parents who favor concise, nature-centered choices that suggest refuge and calm rather than overt sentimentality. Although never ubiquitous, Cove has demonstrated a measured ascent in the United States since the late 1990s, its annual usage rising from single-digit occurrences to well over one hundred births in recent years, thereby situating it within the upper mid-range of national rankings. The name’s understated consonance, geographic resonance, and gender neutrality collectively situate it at the intersection of contemporary minimalism and historic Anglo-Saxon linguistic heritage.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as kohv (/koʊv/)
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