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Knightley

NIGHT-lee
English
"servant clearing"
Madison Dresler
By Madison Dresler
Updated Fri Apr 04 2025

Knightley Origin and Meaning

The name Knightley is a boy's name meaning "servant clearing".

A courtly surname and place name that feels like it could be a successor to Kingsley. It has a British feel thanks to its most famous wearers: actress Keira Knightley, and Mr (George) Knightley, the love interest of Jane Austen's novel Emma.

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