Candace as a name
“Candace” is a female given name of Latin origin, which means “pure” or “glowing”. It is derived from the Latin name “Candida”, which means “white” or “clear”. The name was popularized in the United States in the mid-20th century, and has since been used with some frequency. It is often shortened to the nickname “Candy”. Notable people with the name Candace include Candace Cameron Bure, an American actress, and Candace Parker, an American basketball player.
