Female Name
Candace
ˈkæn.dɪs
ˈkæn.də.si
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
American sprinters
As Told by Ginger characters
black history
child actors
Chocolatier characters
country music
country music singers
currently out of the US top 1000
family
Fire Emblem characters
Writing Systems
ΚανδάκηAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
71/100
classic80%
formal80%
upper class65%
natural65%
wholesome100%
refined100%
strange65%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Candace originates from the hereditary title of the queens of Ethiopia, as mentioned in the New Testament's Acts. It is derived from the Cushitic term 'kdke,' meaning 'queen mother.' The name was later adopted by the Puritans after the Protestant Reformation and gained popularity in the 20th century, partly due to a character in the 1942 movie 'Meet the Stewarts.'
Etymology
Original Form:
Cushitic 'kdke'
Evolution:
From 'kdke' to 'Candace' and 'Kandake' in Greek
Source:
New Testament, Acts