Knute - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Knute \

is pronounced k'NOOT, noot. It is of Scandinavian origin, and its meaning is "knot". Variant of Canute, the name of an 11th-century king of Denmark and England. Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne; author Knut Hamsun.

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

Baby names that sound like Knute are Knud and Nate.

Knute is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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