Cat name

Cassiopeia

Origin
Greek
Gender
female
Syllables
3

Meaning

Vain queen of Greek myth, a constellation in the northern sky

More

The vain queen of Greek myth — her constellation forms the iconic W in the northern sky.

Themes

Astronomy

Questions

What does Cassiopeia mean?
Cassiopeia means Vain queen of Greek myth, a constellation in the northern sky. It's a name of Greek origin.
Where does the name Cassiopeia come from?
Cassiopeia comes from Greek. It's associated with these themes: Astronomy.
Is Cassiopeia a boy or girl cat name?
Cassiopeia is traditionally a female name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.
Is Cassiopeia a good name for a cat?
Cassiopeia is a thoughtful pick. At 3 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Astronomy. It means "Vain queen of Greek myth, a constellation in the northern sky." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.

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