Candace
KAN-dis
Popularity
#3648
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
85,047
Peak Year
#2,859 in 1982
First Recorded
1882
Style
Royal & Regal, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From the ancient royal title Candake, meaning "queen mother" in the ancient Kingdom of Kush (modern-day Sudan).
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Candace Cameron Bure
American actress, producer, talk show panelist
Candace Parker
American professional basketball player
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