What origin is the name Candace?

Candace comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Candace a popular name?

Candace is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Candace?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Candace — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Candace

Q: Is Candace a rare name?

Yes. Candace does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Candace

Candace

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Candace is a greek girl's name meaning "Fire white; candace was an ancient hereditary title used by ethiopian queens; famous bearer: american actress candice bergen".

The meaning of Candace is "Fire white; candace was an ancient hereditary title used by ethiopian queens; famous bearer: american actress candice bergen" — a girl name of greek origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Fire white; candace was an ancient hereditary title used by ethiopian queens; famous bearer: american actress candice bergen

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Candace

Very rare in US records

What does Candace mean?

Candace is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Fire white; candace was an ancient hereditary title used by ethiopian queens; famous bearer: american actress candice bergen".

Is Candace a rare name?

Yes. Candace does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Candace

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Names with a similar meaning to Candace

Candace means "Fire white; candace was an ancient hereditary title used by ethiopian queens; famous bearer: american actress candice bergen" — these names share that spirit.