Meaning, origin, history
Candace is a unique and beautiful name of Greek origin, derived from the word "kandake," which means "queen." It was popularized by Candace, a queen in Ethiopia who traveled to Jerusalem to worship at the Temple during the reign of Herod (Matthew 15:21-28).
In ancient times, the name Candace was used mainly among royalty and nobility. However, in recent years, it has gained popularity as a unisex given name in English-speaking countries.
Candace has also been featured prominently in popular culture, most notably as the name of the protagonist's mother in "The Princess Diaries" book series by Meg Cabot, and as Candace Parker, a renowned American basketball player who was named after her grandmother.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Candase since 1880
Total births
30
Total since 1880
Peak year
1987
9 births
in 1987
9
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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