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Cassy

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Cassy: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1988.

Cassy is most often a diminutive of Cassandra, a name of Greek origin meaning “shining upon man” or “prophetess” – in mythology, Cassandra was granted the gift of prophecy but also cursed so that no one would believe her. It can also serve as a short form of Catherine (from Greek katharos, “pure”). The name Cassy has a literary footprint thanks to the character Cassy in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s *Uncle Tom’s Cabin*, a powerful enslaved woman whose story shaped 19th-century abolitionist sentiment. In modern music, Cassy is the stage name of British electronic musician Catherine Britton, known for her deep house productions. Popular variant spellings include Cassie and Kassy, with the -ie ending more common in Scotland for this nickname. No major place connections, but the name carries a warm, approachable feel that suits both formal and playful contexts.