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Thoughts on Cassandra?

41 replies

Mountainbear · 21/03/2022 13:53

I had a thread on Cassia, but I'm not sure about it now. I thought Cassandra felt a bit dated, probably because it reminds me of Only Fools and Horses, but it's growing on me now. What do you think?

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LandGirlJudy · 21/03/2022 17:12

I only know one Kassandra (adult, early 30s) and she's absolutely awful so she's spoilt the name for me

NameChangeCity123 · 21/03/2022 17:12

@Springandsummerarecoming

Only fools and horses springs to mind. Love Cassie though. Cassia is lovely too.
My first thought too
Turningpurple · 21/03/2022 17:09

Tbf I went straight for the Greek myth. And it's not a happy story, so I wouldn't name my child Cassandra.

However now Only fools and horses has been mentioned, everytime I read it I can hear Rodney's voice in my head Grin

liquidrevolution · 21/03/2022 17:08

I desperately wanted any future DD to be a cassandra due to I Capture the Castle but married a man with a long 5 syllable surname Sad

Meandthesky · 21/03/2022 17:06

I really like it. Never watched Only Fools and Horses though. I only associate it with Greek mythology and possibly an episode of Red Dwarf (Cassandra was a computer who predicted the future)

17caterpillars1mouse · 21/03/2022 16:40

First thing I thought of was only fools and horses too so yes a bit dated, but I always think once you know a child with a name it doesn't seem dated anymore so whilst when you announce little Cassandra's birth people might think 'oh that's a bit dated' once they know her it will just be her name and they will think of Little baby Cassandra

It's not a bad name at all and Cassie is cute and it's with names like Poppy, Elsie, Marnie etc

Kanaloa · 21/03/2022 16:34

It’s a nice name. I like Cass/Cassie too. It’s unusual now too.

WeAreTheHeroes · 21/03/2022 16:34

Cassandra in Greek mythology was cursed to utter true prophecies, but never to be believed.

AuntDympna · 21/03/2022 16:32

I knew a lovely girl called Cassandra and that's who I think of when I hear the name.

KylieCharlene · 21/03/2022 15:33

Dated and a little 'cheap'. Sorry.
I love the similar(ish) Carrie.

RedWingBoots · 21/03/2022 15:30

Only fools and horses springs to mind

I started humming the tune when I heard the name.

Unfortunately it is a name that needs another 20-30 years before it can safely be used again.

Rosser · 21/03/2022 14:03

I love Cass and Cassie as nn but I can’t get past the Sandra part. Or only fools and horses.

Cassia is better.

toastofthetown · 21/03/2022 13:59

I also find Cassandra quite dated. It's not a horrible name, but I can't say that I like it.

AHungryCaterpillar · 21/03/2022 13:57

It has a nice sound but does seem dated but I think it’s a pretty name, love Cassie

CoffeeBeansGalore · 21/03/2022 13:55

Lovely.

Springandsummerarecoming · 21/03/2022 13:54

Only fools and horses springs to mind. Love Cassie though. Cassia is lovely too.

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