Cadence (given name)
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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | English |
| Meaning | "rhythmic, flowing" (English) or "falling" (Latin) |
| Other names | |
| Nicknames | Caddie, Caddy, Cady, Cade, Cad, Caden |
Cadence or Kaydence is a feminine given name derived from the English word cadence, from the Latin for "a falling". The meaning of this name is considered to be "rhythm" from the borrowed use from musical terminology to describe rhythm in the spoken word.[1] It rose quickly in popularity in the US in 2003 at the same time as a character named Cadence Flaherty (played by January Jones) was featured in the American Pie movie franchise.[2] It reached a peak of popularity in 2005 where it ranked 207th most popular name for girls.[3]
In 2011 the Kaydence spelling overtook Cadence as the most popular spelling given to babies that year, ranking 262nd. Kadence is also a popular spelling in the US.[2]
People with the name
- Cadence Weapon, Canadian rapper
- Cadence Spalding, American educator and musician
- Cadence Brace, Canadian tennis player
Fictional characters
- Cadence, video game character from Crypt of the NecroDancer
- DJ Cadence, video game character from Club Penguin
- Cadence Flaherty, from American Wedding
References
- ^ Kolatch, Alfred J. (1981). The Jonathan David dictionary of first names. New York, N.Y: Putnam. p. 326. ISBN 9780399505706.
- ^ a b Sandel, Abby (4 July 2013). "Cadence: Baby Name of the Day". Appellation Mountain. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Cadence". Behind the Name. Retrieved 1 March 2026.