Cassaundra
Cassaundra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Shining upon man or entangled man; unheeded prophetess.
Origin and history
Cassaundra is a modern American phonetic spelling variant of the classical Greek name Cassandra. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess granted the gift of prophecy but cursed never to be believed. In the United States, this specific spelling peaked in popularity during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,393 babies in the United States have been named Cassaundra since 1880. It ranks #3606 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.8 %)
- OH (15.2 %)
- TX (11.9 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 22 |
| 1950-1960 | 83 |
| 1960-1970 | 278 |
| 1970-1980 | 300 |
| 1980-1990 | 706 |
| 1990-2000 | 812 |
| 2000-2010 | 167 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Cassie, Cass, Sandy
Fun facts
- The addition of the letter 'u' in Cassaundra explicitly signals a rounded 'awn' vowel sound for English speakers.
- Derived from the ancient legendary figure Cassandra, whose true warnings about Troy were continually disregarded.