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Cassaundra

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Pronounced kuh-SAWN-druh /kəˈsɔːndrə/Medium

Meaning: Cassaundra is an elaborated spelling of Cassandra, the Trojan princess of Greek myth who was given true prophecy but cursed never to be believed. The name is often read as 'shining' or 'she who entangles men'; the -aun- spelling is a decorative touch.Medium

In 30 seconds: Cassaundra spells Cassandra ornately (kuh-SAWN-druh) — the Trojan prophetess of Greek myth.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek

MeaningCassaundra is an elaborated spelling of Cassandra, the Trojan princess of Greek myth who was given true prophecy but cursed never to be believed. The name is often read as 'shining' or 'she who entangles men'; the -aun- spelling is a decorative touch.

U.S. rank (2014)#12167 ↗ Rising

2014 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,393

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

Cassaundra is a dressed-up spelling of Cassandra, the princess of Troy in Greek myth who received the gift of prophecy from Apollo but was cursed that no one would believe her. The name is variously glossed as 'shining upon men' or 'she who entangles men', and the -aun- spelling is a modern flourish on the old form.

A woman named Cassaundra at its 1989 high is now in her thirties, and the name's long tail reaches back decades earlier. It reads late-eighties in this spelling and has not revived; Cassandra is the standard, mythic form. The ornate spelling is its main practical note.

Did you know? Cassaundra peaked in 1989 within the Cassandra revival, when the classic name drew a fan of spellings like Kassandra and Cassaundra.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Cassaundra — Ornate spelling of Cassandra (Greek myth, Trojan prophetess)

Variations

CassandraKassandraCasandra

Nicknames

CassieSandra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cassaundra mean?

Cassaundra is a spelling of Cassandra, the Trojan prophetess of Greek myth, often read as 'shining' or 'she who entangles men'.

How do you pronounce Cassaundra?

It's said kuh-SAWN-druh /kəˈsɔːndrə/ — three syllables, stress in the middle.

Is Cassaundra a boy or girl name?

Cassaundra is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cassaundra?

Cassaundra was an uncommon spelling that peaked in the late eighties and has been rare since.