Cnut

English

Etymology

Variant of Canute.

Proper noun

Cnut

1. A male given name from Old Norse, an alternative spelling of Canute (Scandinavian Knut) in historical context.

Anagrams

• cunt, unct

Old English

Etymology

From Old Norse Knútr. Cognate with Danish Knud and English Canute.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /knuːt/

Proper noun

Cnūt m

1. a male given name
2. King Cnut of England

Declension

Declension of Cnut (strong a-stem)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	Cnut	—
accusative	Cnut	—
genitive	Cnutes	—
dative	Cnute	—

Descendants

• Middle English: Knut
  • English: Knott (surname)

References

• Liber Vitae: Register and Martyrology of New Minster and Hyde Abbey, Winchester (New Minster Liber Vitae) page 57, line 22, recorded as "Cnuti".