Cassiopeia
kass-ee-oh-PAY-uh
✦ Meaning
“Greek name of a vain queen transformed into a constellation. Her story teaches humility; the constellation Cassiopeia eternally circles the North Star as celestial punishment.”
Popularity Over Time
Cassiopeia is not currently in the US top 1000.
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Famous Bearers
- Cassiopeia (Greek mythology)
- Cassiopeia (sci-fi adaptations)
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Cross-Cultural Notes
Greek origin; recognized across Western cultures
People Also Ask
Greek name of a vain queen transformed into a constellation. Her story teaches humility; the constellation Cassiopeia eternally circles the North Star as celestial punishment.
Cassiopeia is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Cassiopeia include Cass, Cassie, Peia.
Names that pair beautifully with Cassiopeia include Persephone, Thessaly, Ophelia, Minerva.