Canute Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Canute Name at a Glance

Name	Canute
Meaning	Knot.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Canute Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Canute means “Knot”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Canute Name Origin

Our database records Canute under Scandinavian origin. Browse more Scandinavian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Canute a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Canute is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Canute

When considering Canute for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.