Cotton
The meaning of Cotton is ‘cottages’. It is an Anglo-Saxon surname and refers to places named Cottam, Coton, and Cotham, which are derived from an Old English word ‘cot’, which means ‘hut' or 'cottage’. As a French surname, it is a diminutive form of ‘cotte’, which means ‘a coat of mail’. Well-known personalities with this name include Cotton Mather, the infamous Puritan minister involved in the Salem witch trials, Antony Cotton, an English actor and comedian, and Fearne Cotton, an English TV and radio presenter.
Gender
Boy
Origin
Word name
Numerology
C is for compassion, your finest side.
O is for openness, it’s refreshing!
T is for treasure, of your friendship.
T is for talent, hidden or not.
O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.
N is for natural, the genuine side of you.
Lucky
Cotton lucky number is 6.
Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.
Famous People Named Cotton
- Cotton Mather American Puritan minister
- Lowell "Cotton" Fitzsimmons American basketball coach
- Cotton Mather Mills one,time pen name of Elizabeth Gaskell, English novelist
- Cotton Howard son of actress Kami Cotler ("The Waltons")
- Cyrus Cotton "Cy" Hungerford American editorial cartoonist
Cotton in Pop Culture
- Cotton Brown transgender character in the TV show “Star”
- Cotton Weary character in the "Scream" films
- Cotton Hill character in the animated series King of the Hill, a World War II veteran, who had his shins "blowed off by a Japanman's machine gun" in combat and later had his feet attached to his knees
- "Cotton Eyed Joe," traditional American country folk song
