Updated October 2026
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English variation of Columba
"dove"
In the currently popular solid, serious, two-syllable mold.
Spanish
The feminine form, Paloma, is more popular, but this has potential.
Feminine variation of Jonah, Hebrew
Unlikely to catch on the way the male original has, though it may appeal to some parents as a more formal version of Nina.
Frisian
Dyveke is related to the Frisian word düveke, which means "dove", as well as to the name Dietlinde.
Dutch
A peaceful Dutch name that many English speakers will find tough to pronounce.
Armenian
Gorgeous and definitely wearable for a Western baby girl.
Turkish
"friendly dove"
More popular in Turkey than either Yunus or Emre independently, this double-barreled first name is given in reference to the influential 13th- and 14th-century Turkish poet. Yunus Emre was a Sufi…
Polish variation of Jonas, Greek
English from Latin
A beautiful flower name deriving from the Latin word for dove. Sadly, in America this name is now forever linked with a tragic terrorist attack on a Colorado high school.
Variation of Columbo or Columbia, Latin
This is a big name, both in heritage and sound. On the right child, this could be inspired, but others may shrink from all the connotations. While your preferred nickname for this option might be Col…