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.
About 10 boys were named Knute in 2025.
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
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
