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Candy

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Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkæn.di/
  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

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Diminutive of Candace. It is also influenced by the English word candy.

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VariantsCandi, Kandi
Other Languages & CulturesCandace, Kandake(Biblical) Kandake(Biblical Greek) Candace(Biblical Latin)

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Last ranked #485 in 1985 France
Last ranked #948 in 1990 United States

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modern   youthful   informal   common   delicate   simple   comedic  

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Entry updated July 28, 2009

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