Knot
Derived from the Old Norse name Knútr, meaning 'knot'. It historically referred to a knot in a rope or a sturdy, gnarled piece of wood, symbolizing strength and binding. It was a royal name in medieval Scandinavia, borne by several kings of Denmark, Norway, and England.
Less common today
Knute isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,839 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Legendary Notre Dame football coach
Former Governor of Minnesota and US Senator
Swedish-American impressionist painter
Character in the novel series 'The Emigrants' · The Emigrants
