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Knightley

NITE-lee

Popularity

#12793

rising

Letters

9

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

135

Peak Year

#19 in 2021

First Recorded

2009

Style

Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Derived from the Old English for 'knight's meadow' or 'knight's clearing'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Keira Knightley

    English actress known for Pride & Prejudice

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Personality Traits

BraveCourageousNobleStrong

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