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Cassandra

Pronunciation: [ k-uhs-ANDR-uh ]

Boy Name #29,559 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cassandra is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-uhs-ANDR-uh.

Parents who love the name Cassandra often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#29,559
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cas Cay Casie Cassie

Also a Girl Name

Cassandra is also used as a girl name, ranked #614.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cassandra

Is Cassandra a boy or girl name?
Cassandra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29559. As a girl name, it is ranked #614. Cassandra is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Cassandra?
Cassandra is pronounced k-uhs-ANDR-uh.
How popular is the name Cassandra?
Cassandra is currently ranked #29559 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Cassandra?
Common nicknames for Cassandra include Cas, Cay, Casie, and Cassie.
Is Cassandra a common or rare name?
Cassandra is an uncommon name, ranked #29559 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cassandra

Cassandra is a boy name .

Is Cassandra a boy or girl name? Cassandra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,559 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #614. Cassandra is more commonly used as a girl name.

Cassandra is currently ranked #29,559 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cassandra include Cas, Cay, Casie, and Cassie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Cassandra include Cassius, Cassian, Cassidy, Cassiel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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