A name of Latin origin, Cassius is a name for a man. The name was widely used in Shakespearean literature, and it was a significant character in the play “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.” In Latin, the name means “vain,” but you shouldn’t let Carly Simon mislead you with this theory of the name’s origin. According to those who are knowledgeable in the field of medicine, a little bit of vanity can assist a baby in setting the road to a healthy life. Famous people who share the name include Cassius Clay, whose early years saw him popularized as Muhammad Ali, the world-renowned boxer. By giving their child a name that makes him or her float like a butterfly, parents won’t have to worry about who is the most beautiful of them all.
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