CASSIUS  (CASH-us)

Gender: M
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "hollow"

Popularity in 2008: #945

Cassius Clay was an abolitionist and the birth name of Muhammad Ali; also a Shakespearean name with the feel of antiquity that is coming into fashion.

Variations:
Casseus, Cassio, Casshus, Casius

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