Cotten Name Meaning

The name Cotten is of English origin, derived from the word "cottan" which means cottager or someone who lives in a small cottage. It can also be a variant of the surname Cotton, which originally referred to someone who worked with cotton or who lived near a place where cotton was grown.

One famous personality with the last name Cotten is Joseph Cotten, an American actor known for his roles in classic films such as "Citizen Kane" and "The Magnificent Ambersons."