The nameKnut
Knut is a Scandinavian boy's name, borne by a king of England and Denmark. It was very common in Norway in the middle of the 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Knut comes from the Old Norse knutr, "knot".
Origin
Scandinavian. Cnut the Great, also called Canute, ruled England and Denmark in the 11th century.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the mid 1940s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Knut
Knut in Norway
Knut was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 6,262 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Knut. Half of all babies named Knut in Norway were born before 1962, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 35 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Knut mean?
Knut comes from the Old Norse knutr, "knot".
What is the origin of the name Knut?
Scandinavian. Cnut the Great, also called Canute, ruled England and Denmark in the 11th century.
Is Knut a girl's or a boy's name?
Knut is a boy's name.