Cassandra?

[name_f]My[/name_f] husband recently suggested the name [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] and…I think I like it? I had never really considered it before, but it is growing on me. WDYT and what would you pair it with? I think I would want something shorter and less frilly in the middle spot. Last name is three syllables, so that is already a lot of name.

I really do like [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f]. I’ve always loved [name_u]Cass[/name_u]. I see it as a timeless beauty like [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] or [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f].

Here are some suggestions…

[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Laine[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Paige[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Harper[/name_u]

Personally I love the name. Like a previous poster has said, it it a timeless beauty and is both classic and sweet. Personally, I would pair it with a one or two syllable middle name like [name_f]Jane[/name_f], [name_f]Faye[/name_f], [name_f]May[/name_f], [name_u]Ray[/name_u], [name_f]Grace[/name_f], [name_f]Rosa[/name_f], [name_f]Joy[/name_f], [name_f]Hope[/name_f], [name_f]Belle[/name_f]. [name_m]Just[/name_m] something short and sweet to round off a wonderful first name.

[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] was one of my favorite names as a child, and I still love it. It’s a classic and it’s not currently so trendy, so that’s a plus. [name_f]Cassie[/name_f] is a fun nn, or [name_f]Sanna[/name_f] or [name_u]Sandy[/name_u], or even [name_u]Andy[/name_u] or Sassy. [name_u]Love[/name_u] the possibilities.

I adore [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] and love to see it being used. I would also go with a short middle name, maybe one syllable or at most two:

[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Maeve[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Leigh[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Fern[/name_f]

[name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f], I feel like it’s one of those names that never is in the spotlight but is always steadily used. Very classic sounding

I love [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] and I like [name_u]Cass[/name_u]/[name_f]Cassie[/name_f]/[name_f]Cassia[/name_f] as nickname. If you like [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] you might also like [name_f]Cassia[/name_f] on it’s own.
Middle names:
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Maeve[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]April[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Lou[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Lucy[/name_f]

[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] is gorgeous, sleek and sophisticated. Well known, but not overly used. Perfect!

[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Beth[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Brynn[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Elise[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Adele[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Jade[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Faith[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Erin[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f]

Thanks for the feedback! Some great options here. Much appreciated.

I love [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f]!!! :smiley:

[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Emily[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Morgan[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Taylor[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] (love)
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Maeve[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Sloane[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Ingrid[/name_f] (love)

[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] was always a favorite of mine. It’s sweet and beautiful! I slightly prefer [name_f]Cassia[/name_f], otherwise [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] would be on my list. I love the nickname [name_u]Cass[/name_u].

I like it paired up with short names.

[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Beth[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]

I love this name. We used it for our daughter in the middle name spot (with an equally frilly first name!).

I don’t like [name_f]Sandra[/name_f], but I love the nicknames [name_f]Cassie[/name_f], [name_f]Cassia[/name_f], and [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u]. I agree that a one syllable name would be best.

[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Blair[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Jess[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Bette[/name_f] ([name_f]Bett[/name_f])
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Jette[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Besse[/name_f] ([name_f]Bess[/name_f])
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Dawn[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Jude[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Jade[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Jill[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Jean[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Lynn[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Jo[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Nell[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Faith[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Opal[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Jem[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Rai[/name_u]/[name_u]Rae[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]May[/name_f]/[name_f]Mae[/name_f]

Two syllables, but I think they work:
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Elaine[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Nicole[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Jensen[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Noel[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u]

[name_u]LOVE[/name_u] the suggestions of [name_f]Ingrid[/name_f] and [name_f]Claire[/name_f], especially. I was also thinking of [name_f]Ruth[/name_f]–which is short and solid enough to balance [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f].

[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] has never been a personal favorite of mine, but I like that it’s a classic, and I love the nn [name_f]Cassie[/name_f], which to me is much more approachable.

I also love the suggestion of [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Jade[/name_f]. Very exotic.

I love the name, regardless of knowing a girl with the name (she went by [name_f]Cassie[/name_f]) who wasn’t a favourite of mine. I am in love with the name [name_u]Sandy[/name_u], I think it’s soooo cute but I do like [name_f]Cassie[/name_f] too.