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Pronounced kah-SAHN-druh /kaˈsɑːn.drə/Medium

Meaning: Cassandre is the French form of Cassandra, a name from Greek myth borne by the Trojan princess granted prophecy but doomed never to be believed. The Greek roots are debated, often linked to 'to shine' or 'excel' and 'man'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Cassandre is the French form of Cassandra - the Trojan prophetess of Greek myth (said 'kah-SAHN-druh'). It reads as an elegant Continental classic.

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MeaningCassandre is the French form of Cassandra, a name from Greek myth borne by the Trojan princess granted prophecy but doomed never to be believed. The Greek roots are debated, often linked to 'to shine' or 'excel' and 'man'.

U.S. rank (2004)#16591 ↘ Falling

2004 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1985

Total births (all-time)≈ 548

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cassandre is the French form of Cassandra, the princess of Troy in Greek myth who foresaw the city's fall yet was never heeded. The name's Greek roots are debated, often connected to words for 'to shine' or 'to excel' joined with aner, 'man'.

In the United States the French spelling stayed rare, only a few dozen girls a year around its high near 1985, often chosen for its literary and Continental air. It reads as an of-its-era elegant variant rather than a common form.

Did you know? In Greek legend Cassandra was given the gift of true prophecy but cursed so that no one would believe her - a story that has kept the name resonant for centuries.

Overall data confidence 60%

References - Cassandra — Greek myth; Trojan prophetess; French form

Variations

CassandraKassandraCasandraKasandraCassandry

Nicknames

CassSandy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cassandre mean?

Cassandre is the French form of Cassandra, the Greek mythological prophetess of Troy.

How do you pronounce Cassandre?

It's said kah-SAHN-druh /kaˈsɑːn.drə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cassandre a boy or girl name?

Cassandre is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cassandre?

Cassandre has always been rare in the U.S., the French spelling of the more familiar Cassandra.