Nicknames for Cassandra

Annie

English, diminutive of Ann

"grace"

Annie is one of the most open and optimistic, the-sun'll-come-out-tomorrow type of name, having been celebrated over the years in song (Annie Laurie), comic strip (Little Orphan Annie), folklore…

Sara

Hebrew

"princess"

Sara, the streamlined form of Sarah, makes this ancient name feel more modern, but perhaps a bit lighter weight. Some Old Testament sources give Sara as a variation of Sarai, the Biblical personage's…

Andrea

Feminine variation of Andrew, Greek

"strong and manly"

Andrea — a feminine form of Andrew (and a male name in several European cultures) — comes with a good selection of pronunciations — ANN-dree-a, AHN-dree-a, or ahn-DRAY-a — each with a slightly…

Andi

Diminutive of Andrea or Anderson, Greek or English from Scandinavian

"strong and manly, son of Anders"

Boyish nickname name that first heard in the Ricki/Terri era but finding new favor among parents who love names like Billie and Frankie, Scottie and Stevie. Sister spelling Andie has also been on the…

Cass

English diminutive of Cassandra or Cassia, Greek

"shining or excelling man; cinnamon"

Ties to the unfortunate Mama are now unraveling, leaving Cass or Cassie to stand on its own as a fresher sounding Cathy or Kate. With gender-neutral names abound and the growing trend of boyish…

Cassia

Feminine form of Cassius or Greek

"cinnamon"

Cassia is related to the cassia tree, which has yellow flowers and produces a spice that can be a substitute for cinnamon. Keziah, the name of Job’s daughter in the Old Testament, derives from the…

Cassi

Cassi is a feminine name that functions as both a standalone name and a shortened form of Cassandra or Cassidy. With Greek origins, Cassandra means 'she who entangles men,' while Cassidy has Irish…

Casey

Irish

"brave in battle"

One of the original unisex Irish surname names, energetic Casey bounced onto the scene in the 1960s, then peaked in the 1980s for both boys and girls. Today Casey is having a resurgence for both…

Sandy

Diminutive of Sandra or Alexandra, Greek

"defending men"

Nickname name in the era of Grease . Sandy fits well in the era of boyish nicknames for girls - a la Scottie and Stevie - or as an alternative to the rapidly rising Goldie. While it peaked in 1960,…

Andra

Variation of Andrea

Arty seventies name usually pronounced AHN-dra.

Andy

Andy as a feminine name typically functions as a diminutive of Andrea, Alexandra, or Miranda, though it has established itself as an independent given name as well. Derived ultimately from the Greek…

Andria

Andria is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be considered the feminine form of Andrew, derived from the Greek 'Andreas' meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' In Italian, Andria is also a…

Cassa

Cassa is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may serve as a shortened form of Cassandra, the Greek name meaning 'she who entangles men' or a variation of Cassia, derived from the…

Sana

Arabic

"mountaintop, splendid, brilliant"

One of the most easily imported Arabic names.

Adra

Adra is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Arabic 'Adhra,' meaning 'virgin' or 'pure,' or could be connected to the Hebrew 'Aderet,' meaning 'cloak' or 'glory.'…

Ann

English variation of Hebrew Hannah

"grace"

Ann, the name of the sainted mother of the Virgin Mary, was among the top girls’ names for centuries, in both the original English Ann spelling and the French Anne. Both left the Top 100 around 1970…

Candy

English word name or diminutive of Candace, Latin

"white, pure, sincere"

Too sugary sweet and inconsequential for a modern girl.

Sandra

Diminutive of Alessandra, Italian from Greek

"defending men"

2012's Hurricane Sandy blew away whatever style currency Sandra retained from its 1960s Sandra Dee heyday. While in recent years it's been associated with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor,…

Saundra

Saundra is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Sandra, which itself is a shortened form of Alexandra. This name has Greek origins, ultimately derived from the Greek word "alexein"…

Cassie

Diminutive of Cassandra, Greek

"prophetess"

Though not much in use, still retains a cozy Little House on the Prairie-type pioneer feel.