Hover
Pronunciation: [ h-UHV-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,624
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Hover
Hover is a boy name .
Hover is currently ranked #16,624 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hover include Hov, Hoy, Hoie, and Hovkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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