Candace

Girl's name

Candace is derived from the title used by ancient Ethiopian queens. It has roots in the Cushitic languages and means "queen mother" or "queen regent."

Meaning Queen mother
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 42 Falling
Peak year 1982

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Names Starting With C

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Candace Cameron Bure - Actress, "Full House" and "Fuller House"
  • Candace Parker - Basketball player, WNBA champion and MVP
  • Candace Owens - Political commentator and activist
  • Candace Bushnell - Author, "Sex and the City"
  • Candace Bergen - Actress, "Murphy Brown"
  • Candace Bailey - TV host, "Attack of the Show!"
  • Candace Kita - Actress, "Barb Wire" and "The Opponent"
  • Candace Smith - Actress and TV personality, "The Price Is Right"
  • Candace Hill - Track and field athlete, youngest pro sprinter
  • Candace Glover - Singer, winner of "American Idol" season 12

Sisters for Candace

Girl names closely related to Candace

Destiny Chelsey Destiney Constance Brittany Kristen Xyla Aaliyah

Brothers for Candace

Boy names closely related to Candace

Roger Jerry Tony Aaden Ronnie Ricky Mikel Christian

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Candace

Candi Candice Candy Kandace Kandice

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