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Popularity and Trend: #308<br />
(#269 in 2000)<br />
Risk of Misspelling: Fairly low<br />
Risk of Mispronunciation: Fairly low<br />
Famous Namesakes: Composer<br />
Camille Saint-Saëns; author<br />
Camille Paglia<br />
Common Nicknames: Cami, Millie<br />
Common Variations: Camylle<br />
Consider This: Camille isn’t quite as<br />
popular now as it was in the ’90s,<br />
but with its versatility and great<br />
first impression, it’s still a good<br />
choice.<br />
Camryn HHHH<br />
(American) a form of Cameron.<br />
First Impression: Camryn is considered<br />
a lovable mischief maker.<br />
Gender Association: Used mostly<br />
for girls<br />
Popularity and Trend: #216<br />
(#183 in 2000)<br />
Risk of Misspelling: Average<br />
Risk of Mispronunciation: Low<br />
Famous Namesakes: Actress Camryn<br />
Manheim; actress Cameron Diaz<br />
Common Nicknames: Camry<br />
Common Variations: Kamryn, Cameron<br />
Consider This: Cameron is traditionally<br />
a boys’ name, but the “Camryn”<br />
spelling is used more for girls.<br />
Candace HHH<br />
(Greek) glittering white; glowing.<br />
First Impression: People see Candace as<br />
a popular, fun, and perky<br />
cheerleader whose nonstop pep<br />
and ditziness get annoying<br />
quickly.<br />
Gender Association: Used for girls<br />
Popularity and Trend: Last ranked in<br />
the Top 1000 in the 1980s<br />
Risk of Misspelling: Fairly low<br />
Risk of Mispronunciation: Low<br />
Famous Namesakes: Actress Candice<br />
Bergen; actress Candace Cameron;<br />
wrestler Candice Michelle<br />
Common Nicknames: Candy<br />
Common Variations: Candice, Kandace<br />
Consider This: Candace and variation<br />
Candice both peaked in the ’80s<br />
and now have a dated feel.<br />
Candi H<br />
(American) a familiar form of<br />
Candace, Candice, Candida.<br />
First Impression: Candi is seen as a<br />
dimwitted bimbo who most<br />
likely enjoys her work as an<br />
exotic dancer.<br />
Gender Association: Used for girls<br />
Popularity and Trend: Last ranked in<br />
the Top 1000 in the 1980s<br />
Risk of Misspelling: Average<br />
Risk of Mispronunciation: Low<br />
Famous Namesakes: Singer Candi<br />
Staton; drag queen Candy<br />
Darling; actress Candy Clark<br />
Common Nicknames: None<br />
Common Variations: Candy, Candie<br />
Consider This: Everyone assumes<br />
Candi is a stripper, so perhaps<br />
stick to Candace instead.<br />
Candida HHH<br />
(Latin) bright white.<br />
First Impression: Candida is pictured as<br />
an energetic and vibrant woman.<br />
Gender Association: Used for girls<br />
Popularity and Trend: Last ranked in<br />
the Top 1000 in the 1970s<br />
Risk of Misspelling: Average<br />
Risk of Mispronunciation: Average<br />
Famous Namesakes: Novelist Candida<br />
Crewe<br />
Common Nicknames: Candy<br />
Common Variations: None<br />
Consider This: People may have<br />
trouble spelling and pronouncing<br />
this name. Plus, it’s also the name<br />
of the yeast that causes some<br />
yeast infections.<br />
Candra HHH<br />
(Latin) glowing.<br />
First Impression: People view Candra<br />
as a strong woman, but she has<br />
to be careful not to seem too<br />
strong at times.<br />
Gender Association: Used for girls<br />
Popularity and Trend: Never been<br />
ranked in Top 1000<br />
Risk of Misspelling: Average<br />
Risk of Mispronunciation: Average<br />
Famous Namesakes: Emperor Candra<br />
Gupta I<br />
Common Nicknames: Candy<br />
Common Variations: Kandra<br />
Consider This: For such an unusual<br />
name, Candra has a mostly<br />
positive first impression.<br />
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