Girl Name · Greek Origin
Candice
Candice means “Whiteness”. It is a girl's name of Greek origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 1000 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Candice is a girl baby name of Greek origin, meaning "Whiteness". It currently sits in the Top 1000 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Candice often also consider Candace.
Candice meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Whiteness
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Candice to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Candice as C·A·N·D·I·C·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Candice is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Candice variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Candicea, Candicee, Candicey, Candic.
- Nicknames: Cand and C.
- Middle names: Pair Candice with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Candice middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Candace, Candis, Candida, Caprice, Catrice — full picks on the sibling names for Candice guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Candice? Browse our names like Candice guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Candice
What does the name Candice mean?
Candice means "Whiteness" and is of Greek origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Candice is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Candice?
Candice originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Candice?
Candice has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Candice a boy's or girl's name?
Candice is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Candice in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Candice sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Candice?
Names that share Candice's sound and style include Candace, Candis, Candida, Caprice, Catrice.
What middle names pair well with Candice?
Good middle-name fits for Candice pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Candice is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Candice is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Candice?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Candice share its rhythm without rhyming — Candace, Candis, Candida all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.