Names/Knight/Bobby Knight
AthleteAmerican1940 – present

Bobby Knight

Legendary NCAA basketball coach; 3 national championships at Indiana

Biography

An American basketball coach widely recognized as one of the greatest coaches in NCAA history, Bobby Knight won three national championships at Indiana University and is known for his intense, demanding coaching style.

Quick Facts
Category

Athlete

Nationality

American

Born

1940

Thinking about the name

Knight

English origin

A direct adoption of the English word for a medieval warrior and nobleman, Knight carries associations with courage, nobility, and moral virtue. As a given name, it appeals to parents seeking strong, aspirational qualities for their child, with a literary and heroic resonance.