Cadence is a unisex given name derived from the English word cadence, which comes from Italian cadenza (a part of a piece of music, such as a concerto, that is very decorative and is played by a single musician). The meaning of this name is considered to be "rhythmic" or "flowing", but it can also mean "falling", since the Italian word cadenza derived from the Latin word cadere (meaning "to fall"). It has risen in popularity in the United States, where it ranked at No. 214 in popularity for baby girls in 2006, having jumped 745 places up the chart since 2002, when it was ranked at No. 959. It peaked in 2007, when it reached No. 199. It is No. 503 on babycenter for 2018 for boys.
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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | English and Italian |
| Meaning | "rhythmic, flowing" (English) or "falling" (Latin) |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Caddis, Cadenza, Cadenze, Cadency, Cadenzy, Cadencia |
| Nickname(s) | Caddie, Caddy, Cady, Cade, Cad, Caden |
People with the name
edit- Cadence Weapon, Canadian rapper
- Cadence Spalding, American educator and musician
- Cadence Brace, Canadian tennis player
Fictional characters
edit- Cadence, video game character from Crypt of the NecroDancer
- DJ Cadence, video game character from Club Penguin
References
edit- "Cadence Name". Unusual Baby Names