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Origin: British

Meaning: Knight's meadow

Knightly is a boy’s name of British origin. It combines the word “knight” with the Old English word leigh, meaning “meadow.” Bringing to mind thoughts of chivalrous heroes and idyllic flower fields, you can’t go wrong with this noble-sounding name! Jane Austen fans will be reminded of George Knightley, the love interest in Emma.