Cassy

Greek

"thorny"

Cassy Origin and Meaning

The name Cassy is a girl's name.

Cassy is a feminine diminutive of Cassandra, which derives from the Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra), meaning "she who entangles men." In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess blessed with the gift of prophecy but cursed so that no one would believe her predictions. Cassy offers a more casual, approachable alternative to the formal Cassandra, while maintaining its classic roots. The name gained moderate popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s as a standalone name rather than just a nickname. Cassy also sometimes serves as a short form for Cassidy or Catherine. The name conveys a friendly, unpretentious quality while still connecting to its ancient mythological origins.

Famous People Named Cassy

• Cassandra "Cassy" Stanwell O'Connor Australian politician

The name Cassy in Pop Culture

• Cassy character in "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe
• Cassandra "Cassy" St. John character on TV series "Silk Stalkings"
• Cassy character in "Invasion" by Robin Cook
• Cassy main character in "Wolf" by Gillian Cross
• Cassandra "Cassy " character on Canadian animated series "Ultimate Book of Spells"
• "Cassy O '" song by George Ezra