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Kaidence

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kaidence: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2008.

Kaidence is a modern invented name, drawing from the musical term "cadence" — a rhythm or flow of sounds — which itself comes from the Latin *cadere*, meaning "to fall." It first appeared on Scottish baby name records in the early 2000s, likely influenced by American trends for creative spellings; the "K" gives it a crisp, contemporary feel. The name's most famous bearer is Kaidence Darnell, an up-and-coming Scottish athlete known in netball circles, though it remains rare enough not to be tied to any particular historical figure. There are no well-known places connected to the name, but it shares a root with the surname Cadence, which appears in place names such as Cadence Peak in Antarctica. A notable variant is the simpler Cadence, which has recently gained popularity across the English-speaking world for its musical, lyrical quality.