Cassandra, of Greek origin, translates to "excellent counselor" or "prophetess". It was popularized by the mythological figure Cassandra, a princess of Troy who was cursed to predict future tragedies that no one would believe. The name gained further prominence through its use in Lord Byron's poem "The Prophecy of Dante", and later in the opera "Les Troyens" by Hector Berlioz. Today, it is often associated with intelligence, creativity, and a certain mystique.
Cassandra was quite popular in 1989 with exactly 152 newborn girls bearing the name that year.