Meaning & Origin
Alternative form of Cnut (“historical name”).
Knut is a boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, meaning 'knot' — symbolizing a strong bond or connection. It was borne by King Cnut (Canute) the Great, who ruled England, Denmark, and Norway in the 11th century, one of the most powerful monarchs of the Viking Age.
Compact and historically resonant, Knut has an austere Nordic strength. The famous Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen sailed with a crew that included a Knut — this name has genuinely been to the ends of the earth.