Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • All Collections
      • Census & Voter Lists
      • Birth, Marriage & Death
      • Military
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2006-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Knight

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Warrior

      Variations

      Night, Midnight, Dwight
      The name Knight derives from the English language and carries the connotation of a warrior or soldier. Throughout history, this name has been associated with valiant and courageous individuals who lived by a code of honor. In medieval times, Knights were esteemed warriors who pledged their loyalty to a lord or monarch, serving as defenders of their land and the people. They were known for their chivalry, skill in combat, and unwavering dedication to their cause.

      The name Knight has transitioned over time, reflecting changes in societal roles and occupations. While the concept of knighthood itself has largely faded from modern-day usage, the name Knight continues to be found across various English-speaking countries. This is due to the practice of adopting names based on a person's occupation or social status. Descendants of knights and their families may still carry the name Knight, reminding us of their ancestors' historic legacy. Beyond this direct lineage, the name Knight has also been adopted by other families, who now bear it as a testament to their own strength and bravery, even if distant from the actual vocation of knighthood. Ultimately, the name Knight remains a symbolic reminder of warriors and their unwavering commitment to honor and duty.

      Based on our records...

      Knight

      Knight

      This is the most common surname associated with Knight.
      Margaret

      Margaret

      This is the most common name of those married to a Knight.
      William

      William

      This is the most common name for a child of a Knight.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1789 is when there were the most people born with the first name Knight.

      Explore the origins of another name.