Names That Mean Knot
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- Canute
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"knot"Description:
More familiar in its K forms, where it's associated with football legend Knute Rockne, Canute has a tough, macho image.
- Knute
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"knot"Description:
A strong, powerful choice, ancestor of the modern Superboy Names. Knut is the name of the patron saint of Denmark; Knute Rockne was a legendary Notre Dame football coach. Knute is the middle name of Jessica Simpson's son Ace, in honor of his paternal great-grandfather.
- Nute
Origin:
Variation of Knute, NorseMeaning:
"knot"Description:
Nute made the popularity charts several times in the early 20th century, but hasn't seen any use since 1928. It's a form of Knute, an old Scandinavian name that means "knot."
- Knut
Origin:
Old Norse; Norwegian; Swedish; DanishMeaning:
"knot"Description:
This royal but common Scandinavian name is, in the US, linked to a single figure -- Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne. Could easily be confused with Newt.