Cassie

/ˈkæsi/ noun

Definition

A feminine name, often short for Cassandra, of Greek origin meaning 'she who entangles men' or related to the mythological figure Cassandra.

Etymology

From Greek 'Kassandra', possibly from 'kekasmai' meaning to shine or from 'kissos' meaning ivy. The mythology made the name eternally tragic.

Kelly Says

Cassandra was cursed by Apollo to never be believed despite prophesying the truth—that mythological tragedy made her name so loaded with meaning that 'Cassandra complex' is now a psychology term for people whose warnings are ignored.

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