WDYT of Cadence???

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Registered: 09-28-2005
WDYT of Cadence???
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Mon, 10-17-2005 - 2:37pm

I have no idea where I got the name Cadence from. Does anyone know if its a trendy name or not? I was thinking of it for a girl, or is it a boys name?? My DH isn't that fond of it, so it probably won't be used, but I just wanted to get some info into the name. I have seen one other person mention it on this board since I have been coming here (about 3 weeks or so).

Thanks for any info you have!

Theresa

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Registered: 10-14-2005
Mon, 10-17-2005 - 3:41pm
Cadence isn't really a name at all, traditionally. It's a word that means the rhythm of speech patterns. It's used a lot in music. That said, it is being used a name now and it's becoming more and more popular. It's was ranked 958 in 2002, 474 in 2003, and 218 in 2004. Those are some mighty big jumps each year and while that wouldn't be considered trendy yet, I have a feeling that given another year or two, it's going to skyrocket. Also, with Cady as a nickname it runs the risk or being part of the perrenially popular Katherine/Kathryn/Katie/Kate group and a part of the trendy Kaylie/Kaylee/Keely/Kelsey/etc group. Personally, I love it, but I would watch out because it looks like it's going to be very trendy very soon.


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Registered: 06-25-2004
Mon, 10-17-2005 - 4:08pm

Hi there,

Just to add to what the last post said: I happened to remember reading that Cadence was, in fact, the fastest rising name of 2004, and the second and third fastest in different spellings! Here's the article I read that in: http://www.babynamewizard.com/blog/archive/2005_05_01_nameblog-archive.html

It is a very nice name, and I can totally see why it's such a hit, but you did ask if it's trendy, and I think the answer is a resounding YES!!!

Good luck with your name search :)
Jodi

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Registered: 09-28-2005
Mon, 10-17-2005 - 5:02pm

Ahhh.....that's what I thought. Becoming way too trendy for my liking. Thanks for the input!

Theresa

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Registered: 10-12-2005
Mon, 10-17-2005 - 6:40pm
I personally like the name Cadence...yet I am not sure if I am going to use it or not. I see it as a unique name since I do not know anyone (including children) with that name. But you will always find that one person out there with the same name. My name is a very trendy name for my time..Jennifer...however I only know maybe 1 or 2 Jennifer's. I think your child's name should be something that you like, not because its trendy or not trendy.
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Registered: 10-22-2004
Mon, 10-17-2005 - 7:04pm
I think it is a pretty name. Actually when I ws pregnant with my son, it was on our list of possible girl names. It is funny how many names my dh dislikes when I first say them, but always seems to change it if I say it a few more times!! (Maybe it is b/c i am chanting it at him while he sleeps) ;)
Good luck!
Melissa
Mommy to Brayden (4) and Brielle (1 1/2)