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Cassandra

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Meaning and origin
Cassandra is a Greek girl name. The meaning of the name is `prophet of doom `.

Where is it used?
The name Cassandra is mainly used in English and in Greek Mythology (Latinized).

How do they say it elsewhere?
Kassandra (In English and in Greek Mythology)
Kasandra (In English)

If it's too long people might use
In English: Cass

For the opposite sex use:
In English: Casey (B)

See also
In English: Kassy

What Cassandra`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Cassandra:
It is the Best name cause it has character.
The worst thing about the name:
I hate to be called Cassie.
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
I would be Gabriella.
Extra information:
My name is totally sexy and guys love it.
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
It just has a ring to it that not many names have....
The worst thing about the name:
The two was to pronounce it... the hick way and the English way
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
Sandy... Don't ask
Extra information:
It's always a perk to my day having someone tell me how beautiful my name is. Ego booster.
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
i like it alot and not alot of people have it..
The worst thing about the name:
its too long to spell
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
Alissay...lol
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
1>i rarely meet another girl with my name2>i have alot of nicknames to choose from 3>i think it sounds very sophisticated and sexy
The worst thing about the name:
the meaning of the name she who entangles men,or helper of men and the two different ways to pronounce it
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
i dont no but im glad i am
Extra information:
i like it
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
1>i rarely meet another girl with my name2>i have alot of nicknames to choose from 3>i think it sounds very sophisticated and sexy
The worst thing about the name:
the meaning of the name she who entangles men,or helper of men and the two different ways to pronounce it
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
i dont no but im glad i am
Extra information:
i like it
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
not many people have it
The worst thing about the name:
people ask how to spell it it gets crazzy
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
i would not be me i love being a cassandra
Extra information:
i was named after greek godesed of doom
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
I've only ever met one other Cassandra in my life.
The worst thing about the name:
People shorten it to 'Cassie' which, I do NOT like.
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
Then I would probably be a total different person.
Extra information:
My name is prettier than yours. Hahaha, just kidding =P.
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
It's unique, typically there aren't 2 Cassandra's in a room.
The worst thing about the name:
People not knowing how to pronounce it.
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
It would of been something else..?
Extra information:
I like my name.
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
its sorta unique....not to many people have that name!
The worst thing about the name:
well....bein the prophet of doom kinda sucks lol
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
i think my name fits me and i love it!
Extra information:
Ive had so many nicknames....Cassy, Cass, Sandra, Sandy, Cass ass lol and there are 2 pronucations of it and i hate people always asking...is it Cass-SAND-ra or Cas-saundra. I prefer Cas-saundra personally!
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
everything, I love my name!
The worst thing about the name:
people pronouncing it cas-SAND-ra I hate that pronounciation.
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
I wouldnt have gotten so many compliments on my name.
Extra information:
great name! love my full name, love my nicknames!
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
ehhh I like my name...most everyone calls me Cassi but I dont like being called cassi or getting it mistaken for Cassondra
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
Not everyone has it. It's nice to be different.
The worst thing about the name:
People mistake it for Sandra which drives me mad!!
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
Well my name wouldn't be Cassandra but other than that no!!
Extra information:
Gotta love Cassandra!!
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
It means Prophetess of Doom! How can you get any better than that!!!
The worst thing about the name:
It's so professional and long. It sometimes takes too much to say it.
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
Not that I know of, but I can say that I have grown into my name and I love it. I say it with Pride!
Extra information:
Call me Cassie!
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
When you actually hear someone call you Cassandra and not Cassie =]
The worst thing about the name:
when i fill out paper work i have to write my name REALLY small.
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
nothing just that i wouldn't be called Cassandra
Extra information:
i love my name!
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
It's a somewhat unique name that captures attention.
The worst thing about the name:
No one ever seems to pronounce it correctly.
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
I would not have made as many business contacts, people remember the name Cassandra since it's 'exotic'.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Cassandra:
having the ability to shorten your name.
The worst thing about the name:
people say it wrong
If my name wasn`t Cassandra....:
nope, my initals maybe
Extra information:
nope just that i hate my name

More `Cassandra` links
Cassandra as abbreviation
Actors named Cassandra
Cassandra in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Cassandra

Cassandra appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 260. The name reached the top-100 10 times. 1990 was a `top year` for the name Cassandra. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #49. The last time Cassandra appeared among the most common names was in 1950. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	260
2006	219
2005	186
2004	173
2003	140
2002	126
2001	122
2000	100
1999	87
1998	85
1997	81
1996	89
1995	78
1994	66
1993	64
1992	52
1991	53
1990	49
1980	138
1970	135
1960	244
1950	307
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1930	---
1920	---
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