Dover

Dover Meaning & Origin

About Dover
The name "Dover" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dofor," meaning "water" or "stream." It is commonly associated with the town of Dover in Kent, England, which is known for its famous white cliffs and its historical significance as a port and fortress. The name "Dover" symbolizes the connection to water and the natural beauty of the coastal region.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dover are male.

Dover Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D OW1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdoʊvər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dover in Braille

Here's how to represent Dover in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dover in braille

How to Spell the Name Dover in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dover using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dover in sign language

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