Cassandre

Meaning & origin

Cassandre, the French form of Cassandra, first appeared in U.S. records in 1969, reflecting a mid-20th-century wave of French name adoption. Its peak year was 1985, though it never entered the top 1000, remaining a rare choice. The name's trajectory has been stable since then, with no significant rise or fall. Cassandre is a name steeped in myth: its Greek origin ties to the Trojan prophetess cursed with disbelief. While never common in the U.S., it retains a literary and sophisticated aura, distinct from its more popular variant Cassandra. The name has been recorded primarily as a girl's name, with no top states showing notable usage. For parents seeking a name with classical roots and French elegance, Cassandre offers a distinctive option.

Cassandre is the French form of Cassandra, derived from the Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra). In Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy, gifted with prophecy but cursed so that no one would believe her. The name has been used in France since the 1960s, influenced by the French playwright Jean Giraudoux's 1932 play 'La Guerre de Troie n'aura pas lieu' (The Trojan War Will Not Take Place), which features a character named Cassandre.