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Kandie
Pronounced KAN-dee /ΛkΓ¦n.di/High
Meaning: Kandie respells Candy, the affectionate short form of Candace β a name borne by ancient queens of Kush and later read as a title. The 'K' and '-ie' give it a sweeter, nickname look.Low
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History & Origin
Kandie is a decorative spelling of Candy, the diminutive of Candace (Kandake), a royal title of ancient Kushite queens later taken as a given name. In the nineteen-sixties and seventies, playful short forms like this were commonly registered as legal first names.
The spelling belongs squarely to that late-sixties moment for sweet nickname-names, cresting around 1970 before fading. A Kandie today is likely in her fifties, and the spelling reads as very much of its era rather than part of any revival.
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What does the name Kandie mean?
Kandie is a spelling of Candy, the pet form of Candace, an ancient royal title.
How do you pronounce Kandie?
It's said KAN-dee /ΛkΓ¦n.di/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kandie a boy or girl name?
Kandie is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Kandie?
Kandie is a rare, retro spelling of Candy, most seen around the nineteen-seventies.