Scandinavian name
Knut
Knot; Old Norse Knútr, famous through King Cnut/Canute of England and Denmark.
- Typical use
- male
- Syllables
- 1
- Regions
- Norway, Sweden, Denmark
- International spelling
- medium
Spellings & variants
Knut · Knud (Danish) · Canute (English)
About this name
Knut is a Scandinavian boy name with ties to Norway, Sweden, Denmark. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Knot; Old Norse Knútr, famous through King Cnut/Canute of England and Denmark.
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