Cottie
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Cottie is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “A diminutive of names beginning with 'Cot-', like Charlotte or Dakota; meaning small house or friendly.”, and peaked in popularity in 1918.
What Cottie Means
“A diminutive of names beginning with 'Cot-', like Charlotte or Dakota; meaning small house or friendly.”
The Story of Cottie
She is a whisper of warmth, a small echo of comfort in a world that needs gentleness.
This sweet English name emerged as a diminutive, a tender form of longer names starting with 'Cot.' It first graced newborns in the late 19th century, a time when endearments took flight as given names.
When you imagine your daughter, you see a little soul radiating kindness. This name is for the girl who will offer a friendly smile and a gentle touch, a small beacon of cheerfulness.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 1918
Total Births
33
First Recorded
1890
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