Cassie

Cassie is a female first name that is considered an English short and affectionate form of Cassandra, a Latinized variant of Kassandra. The exact meaning has not yet been definitively clarified.

What does the name Cassie mean?

The first name Cassie is an English short and affectionate form of Cassandra, which is a Latinized form of Kassandra. The exact meaning remains uncertain, but it is often associated with 'the man-catching' and 'the seductress.' Sometimes it is also interpreted as 'the one who shines and stands out among people.' The name may derive from the ancient Greek words kékasmai (κέκασμαι), meaning 'to excel,' 'to surpass,' 'to shine,' or 'to transcend,' as well as andrós (ἀνδρός), meaning 'the man.' The name made its way into German naming in the 1980s. Other variants include Cassandre, Cassandria, Cassy, Casandra, Casandria, Kassandre, Kassandane, and Kasandra. Male forms are Cassander, Casandro, and Kassander.

Where does the name Cassie come from?

The origin of the name Cassie is ancient Greek and means 'the seductress.'

How do you pronounce Cassie?

The pronunciation of Cassie is two syllables and compact. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Cas-sie' [ˈkasi] or [ˈkæsi]. It begins with a clear, short 'Cas.' The double 's' in the middle adds a pleasant sharpness, while the light ending syllable '-sie' gives the sound a sense of ease. This makes Cassie sound friendly and playful – structured at its core but gentle at the end.

When is the name day of Cassie?

Cassie celebrates its name day on October 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Cassie is a common first name, currently ranking 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2012 at 2,475th. Over the last ten years, Cassie has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,714th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,511th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cas / Cass / Cassandra / Cassiopaia

Famous people

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