CottonMouton

CottonMouton is a fictional name that appears across multiple fan-created works, including webcomics, short stories, and indie video games. Rather than a single, canonical character, CottonMouton functions as a flexible identity used by different authors in separate universes. The lack of a unified canon has led to diverse interpretations.

The etymology of the name is uncertain; it is commonly read as a portmanteau of cotton and mouton (French for sheep) or as a stylized surname. The capitalization and punctuation vary, with some sources writing CottonMouton as one word, others using Cotton Mouton or Cotton-Mouton.

In most portrayals, CottonMouton appears as a resourceful, tech-savvy individual navigating urban or near-future settings. Storylines place them in roles such as a hacker, engineer, or courier who operates in opposition to an overbearing corporation or authoritarian regime. However, since works are fan-made and non-canon, details such as background, motivations, and affiliations differ between interpretations.

Reception among communities that engage with collaborative fiction notes the distinctive name and the way it invites flexible storytelling. Some fans reference CottonMouton in memes or use it as a shorthand for clever problem-solving characters.

See also: Cottonmouth, Mouton, lists of fictional characters with compound names.