Canute

Scandinavian
"knot"

Canute Origin and Meaning

The name Canute is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "knot".

More familiar in its K forms, where it's associated with football legend Knute Rockne, Canute has a tough, macho image.

Famous People Named Canute

  • Saint Canute Lavard
    Danish prince
  • Canute I (or Cnut or Harthacnut)
    King of Denmark
  • Canute II (or Cnut) "the Great
    " King of England, Denmark, and Norway
  • Canute III (or Harthacnut)
    King of England and Denmark
  • Canute I
    King of Sweden
  • Canute II the Tall
    King of Sweden
  • Knut Rognald "Canute" Matson
    former Chicago sheriff