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What does Knut mean?
Scandinavian: A Scandinavian name meaning 'knot'.. Knut is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name 'Knottr', meaning 'knot'.
Is Knut a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Knut in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Knut in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Knut suit?
Modern
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Knut
As the other dogs eyed Knut, they whispered, "Do you think he's all tied up in his own adventures, or is he just here to untangle our toy time?"
Names similar to Knut
Aayan — A name of Arabic origin meaning 'gift of God'.Abe — A diminutive of Abraham, meaning 'father of many'.Addie — Diminutive of Adelaide, meaning 'noble kind'.Aide — A person who helps or assists another.Aiya — A name of Japanese origin meaning 'love' or 'affection'.Al — A diminutive form of the name Albert or Alan.Alee — A variant of the name Ali, meaning 'exalted.'Ame — French for 'soul' or 'beloved'.