Candy
KAN-dee
Popularity
#3758
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
28,595
Peak Year
#1,044 in 1970
First Recorded
1896
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Candy is a diminutive of Candace, which is derived from the ancient Cushitic title 'Kandake' meaning 'queen mother' or 'chief female official'. It also evokes sweetness.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Candy Spelling
American author and socialite.
Candy Dulfer
Dutch saxophonist.
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