Knight Name Meaning

The name Knight is an English surname that originated from the Middle English word "knight," which referred to a medieval warrior who was a member of the noble class and served his lord as a mounted soldier. It is derived from the Old English "cniht," meaning "boy" or "servant."

As a given name, Knight is quite rare and is often used as a surname or a middle name. Its usage as a first name may have been influenced by the association with the noble and chivalrous qualities of knights.