| Meaning | glowing, pure |
| Origin | Latin, Biblical |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Can-dace |
Sophisticated and polished, this name projects confidence and capability from the very first syllable. Its historical significance as a royal title adds gravitas and distinction, elevating it beyond ordinary name choices. The strong consonants create a sense of structure and reliability, while the softer vowels prevent it from sounding harsh. It's a name that commands respect in professional environments while maintaining warmth in personal relationships. The built-in nickname options provide versatility without compromising the name's essential character. This choice appeals to parents seeking something established and dignified that hasn't been worn thin by overuse. It carries a timeless quality that transcends fleeting trends, ensuring your daughter won't cringe at her name when reviewing lists of dated choices from her birth year.
| Candy |
| Candi |
| Dace |
| Candie |
| Cece |
| Candace Parker | American basketball player |
| Candace Cameron Bure | American actress |
| Candace Owens | American political commentator |
| Candace Bushnell | American author |
| Candace Bailey | American actress and TV personality |
| Candace Nelson | American pastry chef and entrepreneur |
| Candace Bergen | American actress |
| Candace Hill | American track and field athlete |
| Candace Smith | American lawyer, actress, and beauty queen |
| Candace Gingrich-Jones | American activist |
| Candace Kita | American actress and model |
| Candace Jordan | American TV personality and former Playboy Playmate |
| Candace Hutson | American voice actress |
| Candace Karu | American author and humorist |
| Candace Gingrich | American artist |
| Candace Cooksey Fulton | American journalist and author |
| Candace Pert | American neuroscientist and pharmacologist |
| Candace "Candy" Candido | American voice actor |
| Candace Flynn | Phineas and Ferb |
| Candace Young | The Haves and the Have Nots |
| Candace "Candi" Caruso | Undercovers |
| Candace "Candy" White Andrew | Candy Candy |
| Candace "Caddy" Compson | The Sound and the Fury |
| Candace "Candy" Woods | Candy Candy |
| Candace "Candy" Quackenbush | Abarat series |
| Candace "Candy" Bergen | Murphy Brown |
| Candace "Candi" Smith | EastEnders |
| Candace "Candy" Pruitt | The Candy Stripers |
| Candace "Candy" Cummings | The Help |
| Candace "Candy" Cowley | Candy the Magic Dinosaur |
| Candace "Candy" Dixon | The Candy Shop War |
| Candace "Candy" Renoir | Candice Renoir |
| Candace "Candy" Ballenger | Mama's Family |
| Candace "Candy" Jackson | The Candy Kid |
| Candace "Candy" Appleyard | Picnic at Hanging Rock |
| Candace "Candy" Johnson | Sugar and Spice |
| Candace "Candy" Stoker | The Candy Witch |
| Candace "Candi" Tucker | Gideon Oliver series |