Cottie
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cottie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5 babies have been named Cottie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cottie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,044 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,044
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Old English origin
"lives near a brook or stream"
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French origin
"king"
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Aramaic origin
"Lady, mistress of the house"
#71,099 in US
Latin origin
"military encampment (castra)"
#70,920 in US
Latin origin
"mercy, clemency"
#71,179 in US
Old Norse influence origin
"warrior, brave man"
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Germanic origin
"free, javelin-thrower"
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About the Name Cottie
Cottie is a girl name .
Cottie is currently ranked #71,044 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cottie include Cot, Cott, Cotty, Coy, Coie, and Cotkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis