Candence
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Candence first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 153 babies have been named Candence in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Candence is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,741 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,741
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Irish Gaelic origin
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About the Name Candence
Candence is a girl name .
Candence is currently ranked #65,741 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Candence include Can, Cand, Candy, Candie, Cande, Candey, Candeie, Nce, Ncey, Cay, Caie, and Cankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Candence include Candace, Candy, Candice . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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