If a girl gets knighted by the queen of england, what is her title?

Question

like for men its "Sir", what do you refer a women?

Answer 1

has a girl ever been knighted? and can u tell me some proper facts

Answer 2

There is "Dame" too.

Answer 3

Loads of women have been knighted.

Kiri Te Kanawa is a Dame.

Judy Dench is a Dame.

Helen Mirren is a Dame.

Ellen MacArthur is a Dame.

Answer 4

The proper term is "Dame" for knighted women. 'Lady' may also be used, but it is the feminine equivalent to 'Lord'.

Answer 5

The proper title is "Dame." She may be called "Dame" or "Lady."

From http://www.royal.gov/uk

"A knighthood (or a damehood, its female equivalent) is one of the highest honours an individual in the United Kingdom can achieve."

Answer 6

"Lady"

Answer 7

It is "Dame."  Lady is the wife of a Knight.

Answer 8

A female knight is called a "Dame Grand Cross" rather than the "Knight Grand Cross" traditionally for men. Her title will be "Lady" rather than "Sir."