Dove sits next to 3 phonetic neighbors — Dave, Dove, and Cove are the closest matches by sound. Most share Dove's English-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"dove bird, symbol of peace"
"sheep"
"brave journey"
"true, genuine; from the Norman place Ver"
"trace, impression, mark left behind"
"serpent, twin (from coatl)"
"the little one"
"watchful, alert"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Dove — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Old English origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Dove.
Rhythm: Dove is a 1-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.