Find out how popular the first name Cassaundra has been for the last 41 years (from 1974 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cassaundra by gender

Based on the last 41 years of data, Cassaundra is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cassaundra.

The history of the first name Cassaundra

The name Cassaundra has its origins in Greek mythology and culture. It is a feminine form derived from the Greek name Kassandra, which itself comes from the elements kekastai, meaning "to shine" or "to burn," and andros, meaning "man." The name Kassandra was famously borne by the tragic mythological figure Cassandra, a princess of Troy who was gifted with the ability to see the future but cursed with never being believed.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Cassaundra date back to the 16th century, when it began to be used as an Anglicized spelling variation of the Greek Kassandra. One of the earliest known bearers of this spelling was Cassaundra van der Nath, a Dutch noblewoman born in 1567.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Cassaundra. In the 17th century, Cassaundra Fedele (1465-1557) was an Italian scholar and poet who was among the first women to receive a university education. In the 18th century, Cassaundra Austen (1739-1818) was the aunt of the famous English novelist Jane Austen.

Moving into the 19th century, Cassaundra Maria Richardson (1828-1901) was an American educator and activist who fought for the rights of African Americans and women's suffrage. Cassaundra Wilson (1854-1933) was a renowned British painter and illustrator known for her ethereal depictions of mythological and fairy tale subjects.

In the 20th century, Cassaundra Wertmuller (1904-1998) was an Italian film director and screenwriter who became the first woman nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for her 1976 film Seven Beauties.

Data source

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