Knight

Knight is an English word name with a medieval association. A knight was a person holding a particular military or social position, often remembered through the image of an armored rider. The word also became a surname, so a child named Knight may be carrying a family name as well as a recognizable historical term.

Its pronunciation is the same as night, but the written k preserves a different word and story. Chivalric tales can add ideas of service, quests, and courage, although those are cultural associations rather than literal translations of the name. Knight has also remained a title in later systems of honors. That continuing use makes it a more title-like choice than many occupational surnames.