Cassandra
Cassandra is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Shining upon men”, pronounced kuh-SAN-druh. It ranked #631 in the United States in 2025, given to 463 babies, and peaked at #49 in 1990. Common nicknames: Cass, Sandra, Sandy.
How popular is Cassandra in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Cassandra mean, and where does it come from?
Cassandra belongs to the Trojan royal family: the daughter of Priam whom Apollo gave the gift of true prophecy and then cursed, so that no one would believe her. The Greek is usually parsed as kekasmai and aner, "shining upon men," though the myth has long since swallowed the etymology — a Cassandra is anyone whose accurate warnings are ignored. The name reached medieval England through the romances of Troy, revived strongly in the twentieth century and peaked in the United States in 1990. Jane Austen's beloved elder sister was a Cassandra.
How is Cassandra used around the world?
Cassandra is used in 2 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
Male FormCassandro
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Cassandra?
Famous People Named Cassandra
- Cassandra Austen — English watercolourist and elder sister of Jane Austen
- Cassandra Peterson — American actress known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
- Cassandra Fedele — Italian Renaissance scholar and writer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Cassandra mean?
Cassandra is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Shining upon men." Cassandra belongs to the Trojan royal family: the daughter of Priam whom Apollo gave the gift of true prophecy and then cursed, so that no one would believe her. The Greek is usually parsed as kekasmai and aner, "shining upon men," though the myth has long since swallowed the etymology — a Cassandra is anyone whose accurate warnings are ignored.
How do you pronounce Cassandra?
Cassandra is pronounced kuh-SAN-druh. Common variations include Kassandra, Casandra, Cassandre.
Is Cassandra a girl name?
Yes, Cassandra is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Cass, Sandra, Sandy, Cassie.