Knightley

NIGHT-lee

English

"servant clearing"

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.