Candice
/K-AE-N-D-IH-S/
Queen mother, a spelling of Candace, which was not a personal name but the royal title borne by the queens of ancient Kush in Nubia, one of whom is named in the Book of Acts. The word carries an air of matriarchal sovereignty and dignity.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Candice is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “Queen mother, a spelling of Candace, which was not a personal name but the royal title borne by the queens of ancient Kush in Nubia, one of whom is named in the Book of Acts. The word carries an air of matriarchal sovereignty and dignity.”.
Candice is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Queen mother, a spelling of Candace, which was not a personal name but the royal title borne by the queens of ancient Kush in Nubia, one of whom is named in the Book of Acts. The word carries an air of matriarchal sovereignty and dignity." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among British, American, European families, Candice carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Candice
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Candice lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Candice's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Candice's saint & feast day →What does Candice's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Candice resonates in either tradition.
Candice's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Candice's full reading →
Does Candice go with your family's names?
Candice breaks into 6 sounds: /K-AE-N-D-IH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Candice sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Candice beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Candice — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Candice
If Candice resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Candice
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Common questions about Candice
What does the name Candice mean?
Candice means "Queen mother, a spelling of Candace, which was not a personal name but the royal title borne by the queens of ancient Kush in Nubia, one of whom is named in the Book of Acts. The word carries an air of matriarchal sovereignty and dignity.." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Candice a boy or girl name?
Candice is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Candice?
Candice is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Candice a Christian name?
Yes. Candice is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Candice mean in English?
Candice originates from English, where it means "Queen mother, a spelling of Candace, which was not a personal name but the royal title borne by the queens of ancient Kush in Nubia, one of whom is named in the Book of Acts. The word carries an air of matriarchal sovereignty and dignity.."
What are common nicknames for Candice?
Common short forms of Candice include Cani, Cand.
What is the numerology of Candice?
Candice has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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