Cotter
KOT-ər
Cotter is a boy’s name of Irish origin, meaning “An occupational surname for a cottager, a peasant who lived in a cottage.”, and peaked in popularity in 1992.
What Cotter Means
“An occupational surname for a cottager, a peasant who lived in a cottage.”
The Story of Cotter
He will be the one who builds, who mends, who makes a life from the very soil of the earth.
From the Emerald Isle, Cotter originates as an occupational surname denoting a peasant farmer who lived in a humble cottage. Its emergence as a given name in the late 20th century calls back to generations of hardworking individuals.
This name suits a son whose hands are made for building and whose heart is set on providing. You see your boy as someone resourceful, a dependable pillar of strength for your family.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 1992
Total Births
51
First Recorded
1990
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