Cassiterite
dark lustrous tin ore crystal
GenderBoyOriginGreek (named for tin, 'kassiteros')Say itkuh-SIT-uh-ritePopularityextremely rare
Pronounced kuh-SIT-uh-rite
About the name Cassiterite
Cassiterite is a dark, lustrous crystal historically mined for tin across ancient trade routes. It's a rugged, ancient-sounding name for a strong boy.
rugged, ancient-rooted, and quietly powerful
Fun fact
Cassiterite was the main source of tin in the ancient world, driving Bronze Age trade routes.
Nicknames for Cassiterite
CassRite
Variations
CassiusCass