Candace

Meaning of Candace

Candace is a crown with syllables, born in the ancient kingdom of Kush where “Kandake” was the royal title for the queen mother, a bit like calling someone “Maharani” in India today. The Bible picked up the name when Philip met the Ethiopian queen’s treasurer, and from there it sashayed through history until modern parents—especially in the 1980s—fell for its bright, candy-sweet sound. Candace carries the quiet confidence of a ruler yet chats with the easy charm of the girl next door; picture jasmine petals floating in chai, graceful but totally everyday. Pop culture adds sparkle through actress-turned-author Candace Cameron Bure, while the nickname Candy gives it a playful ladoo vibe. Though the name now glows softly in the charts rather than blazing, it still offers little girls a timeless reminder that leadership can be loving, and sweetness can be strong.