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The boy's name Canute \c(a)-nu-

is of Scandinavian origin, and its meaning is "knot". Brought to Britain by King Canute (11th century) of Denmark, who became King of England in 1016. Football coach Knute Rockne.

Canute has 3 variant forms: Cnut, Knut and Knute.

Baby names that sound like Canute are Canady, Gannet, Gannett, Canaday, Kent, Kentt and Kennt.

Canute is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#48020 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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