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Cassandra

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Jessica12345625 · 05/09/2020 21:49

What do people think of Cassandra and Cassie for short?
Any other suggestions of similar names? I like long names that can be shortened :)
Thank you!!

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Louise91417 · 05/09/2020 23:09

O no...waynes world my immediate thoughtHmm

TenShortStories · 05/09/2020 23:05

It makes me think of I Capture The Castle more than Only Fools and Horses, which is a much nicer association.

I'd say go for it. Nobody in her age group is going to be aware of Cassandra from Only Fools and Horses anyway.

Marlena1 · 05/09/2020 22:59

I love Cassie. Pity full version had to be Rodney's gf cos I always hear in his voice. Lovely name though. I also love Carey.

Londonmummy66 · 05/09/2020 22:46

I like it and would use it but I am a Greek scholar so it does have slightly negative connotations. How about Caterina, Carolina, Constanza, Carlotta or if you want a Classical name Calliope, Cordelia, Claudia

yolio · 05/09/2020 22:36

Mary, Anne, Jane, Sally. Whatever.

As a pp said it's Only Fools Horses that Cassandra features in many peoples memories.

Would you think of Camilla? Or Madeleine ? It is the association.

BrutusMcDogface · 05/09/2020 22:18

I love cassie! Cassie and Carrie were both vetoed for my kids Sad

whattodo2019 · 05/09/2020 22:15

Awful!!
Only fools and horses ...

Enough4me · 05/09/2020 22:15

Not keen.
How about Cathie (Catherine).

HairyToity · 05/09/2020 22:13

I know a Cassandra (Cassie) who is in her late 20s. The Cassie I know is lovely, so to me it has a good association.

minimagician · 05/09/2020 22:10

Due to its meaning I wouldn't. Isn't Cassandra the one who tells the truth but is never believed?

EugenesAxe · 05/09/2020 22:03

I probably wouldn’t use the name for the associated bad vibes... ‘one that prophesies disasters’.

Philippa but Phil not über-twee Pippa
Penelope, Penny
Angharad, Harry
Bryony, Billy
Millicent, Millie
Gwendoline, Gwen

PaulinePetrovaPosey · 05/09/2020 21:58

She was a goddess who was always sharing bad news, but bless never believed. Not the association I'd want!

Cassiopeia if you want to keep Greek?

Contrary to PP I love Alexandra...

Whatthebloodyell · 05/09/2020 21:58

I really like Cassie, but for me Cassandra will always be Rodney’s girlfriend. (I feel this thread could be split into highbrow/low brow objections in the style of House Of Games).

What about:
Saskia
Tessa
Camilla
Calliope

keiratwiceknightly · 05/09/2020 21:57

I love Cassie and in fact, we have one. But the classical refs and Rodney's Cass-arndrar made the full name a no for us. Our girl is Catherine, Cassie for short.

BabloHoney · 05/09/2020 21:54

I love Cassandra.. much nicer than Alexandra in my opinion, and Cass and Cassie are fab shortened versions!

percheron67 · 05/09/2020 21:53

Beautiful, classic name.

itsjakeandamy · 05/09/2020 21:53

Cassandra is impossible for me as the prophet of doom.
I really like Cassie though and love Cassia as the longer form.

AyeCorona1 · 05/09/2020 21:52

Only Fools And Horses - Rodney's girlfriend/wife. Its a no from me op

Branleuse · 05/09/2020 21:51

i like it