Cadance's actual name

[irobern2857 95]

I just happened to read over Cadence's full name a little bit ago and it made me wonder what language it was in so I put Mi Amore Cadenza into google translate and had it auto detect and it said that it was Italian and out of curiosity I told it to actualy translate and it came out as I Love Cadence. Yes her actual name is Princess I Love Cadence. 

Edited April 1, 2013 by irobern2857

[Zygen 6,066]

Well. Thats kinda funny . Your sure its the correct translation? I assumed Cadenza meant Cadence in some way, but I wasn't sure the rest.

 

interesting to say the least, thankfully they don't call her that throughout the show, that could get really annoying .

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

Just checked it and indeed it is Italian. Maybe the name Cadence also has to do with love, maybe "grace" I suppose. Anyway, Cadence is a beautiful name anyway. 

[Skye Starlight 223]

Mi Amore does mean I love or My love. So yes, that is in fact the case. It seems that a ponies name is directly linked to their special talent...

[Arcus (Silver Lining) Wind 983]

This is what the online encyclopedia says about it.

n. pl. ca·denc·es

1. Balanced, rhythmic flow, as of poetry or oratory.

2. The measure or beat of movement, as in dancing or marching.

3.

a. A falling inflection of the voice, as at the end of a sentence.

b. General inflection or modulation of the voice.

4. Music A progression of chords moving to a harmonic close, point of rest, or sense of resolution.

[Dusty Soul 2,612]

That... is funny.  Hooray for being named I love myself.  Though Chrystal heart (heart usually=love)  So I love could be just a prefix to her name.  Also Cadence is music so it could also be I love music.

Edited April 1, 2013 by Dusty Soul

[Addem Up 246]

I prefer to think of it as Cadence, my love. It's more romantic that way.

 

Also, on a side note, does anyone else hear Pachelbel's Canon in their head when they read her name?

[irobern2857 95]

  On 2013-04-01 at 1:55 AM, Addem Up said:

I prefer to think of it as Cadence, my love. It's more romantic that way.

That actually makes sense because Latin languages like Italian and Spanish do tend to have their phrases in reverse order as English languages and google translate dose not correct the order, so it might be Cadence, My Love 

Edited April 1, 2013 by irobern2857

[Love*Potion 575]

That's interesting! Now that you have translated it I can really see the relation. I think Cadence is a beautiful name, and "Cadence, My love" makes more sense than "I love myself"

[TailsIsNotAlone 3,695]

I think this is the first thread on the board where everybody has spelled Cadence's name right (so far).

 

Interesting tidbit about the translation.

[Orablanco Account 3,707]

  On 2013-04-01 at 3:14 AM, TailsIsNotAlone said:

I think this is the first thread on the board where everybody has spelled Cadence's name right (so far).

 

Interesting tidbit about the translation.

 

Hey, I've spelled Cadance Cedance Waffle What's-Her-Face's name right before! Honestly...

 

But yeah, I always thought it was Cadence, My Love as well. That's just lovely.

[Evilshy 5,090]

I'd just like to say that a cadenza is also a part of music in which the normal rhythm is interrupted or stopped completely to allow for a more free-form solo, usuall so they can show off some amazing playing skills without having to keep to the original melody and beat and such.

 

At least, that's what I think it is. I was in band a loooong time ago.

[PoniesPlease 365]

Isn't "Mi Amore Cadenza" Italian for "The Beat of my Heart?"

 

Just putting it out there that I haven't used Google Translate or anything for this, I don't even know Italian!

[Lucifer 233]

A simple note to all of you: That's not  actually Itallian. That's Latin.

But since Google is stupid, well,  there's nothing you  can do.

Anyways, it means 'My Love Beats', which is basicly something related to love. Hence the name, it tends to be about 'How my heart beats when I see you' and shizzles.

 

Wait a second I lost myself back there brb.

[~Chaotic Fireball~ 499]

The name Cadence is a musical term. And 'amore' means love, but I'm sure they meant it to be read as "Princess Mia More` Cadenca' or something. It's Italian, I think

[Antismurf9001 1,271]

  On 2013-04-01 at 3:14 AM, TailsIsNotAlone said:

I think this is the first thread on the board where everybody has spelled Cadence's name right (so far).

 

I actually have a question about this.  Is it supposed to be 'Cadence' or 'Cadance'?  While I'm aware that the musical term is spelled with an 'e' and the version with an 'a' isn't technically a word, everywhere online that I can find (except for IMDB) spells her name with an 'a'.  This has confused me for some time now...

[Champion RD92 8,658]

I do believe that "Mi Amore" mean something like "My Love"

 

So perhaps her name is essentially "My Love Cadence".

 

This would have to be my best guess, I must say.

[TailsIsNotAlone 3,695]

  On 2013-04-01 at 6:00 PM, Antismurf9001 said:

I actually have a question about this.  Is it supposed to be 'Cadence' or 'Cadance'?  While I'm aware that the musical term is spelled with an 'e' and the version with an 'a' isn't technically a word, everywhere online that I can find (except for IMDB) spells her name with an 'a'.  This has confused me for some time now...

Hasbro initially spelled it right (with the E) but for some reason they changed it to "Cadance," and that spelling has featured in all their recent promotional materials. I'm sticking with Cadence. I mean, if Hasbro suddenly changed the spelling of Applejack's name to "Appeljak," would you go along with it?

Edited April 1, 2013 by TailsIsNotAlone

[CaptainWaluigiMan 3]

Well, Google Translate isn't that reliable, but I think that it makes sense. I mean, her cutie mark is a heart. (And yes, I know it is the crystal heart.)

[Doctor-Whooves 288]

I did this awhile ago, and it was interesting. Also, her name isn't Cadence, it's Cadance. With an 'A'. I fairly certain I am correct on this one.

[Jammo 986]

I thought a cadenza was a piece of furniture that was like a fusion between a cupboard and a display case.

I assumed Celestia has sun, Luna has moon, Cadence has Feng Shuei.

Edited April 1, 2013 by Jammo

[TheSupremeLeaderOfChaos 1,211]

I believe Mi Amore Cadenza translates directly to My Love Cadence. That's what I've always thought. I may be wrong, but it kinda sounds like it's right, you know? Seeing as she spreads love? Yes? No? Maybe? Ok, I'll be quiet now and go hide in my corner. 

[ponyvangelist 732]

Cadence Or Cadance?

 

 

The confusion regarding the spelling of Princess Cadance's name is understandable, considering that Hasbro seems rather confused about it themselves.

 

As TailsIsNotAlone pointed out, it used to be "Cadence", and indeed that's how she was credited in the first two episodes of Season Three, so even as late as that, official sources spelled her name "Cadence" -- though that's probably due to communication lapses between Hasbro and DHX (or whoever does the credits). Britt McKilip is credited as "Princess Cadance" in S03E12, however, so they apparently caught the error.

 

There has also been a mixed bag of spellings in promotional materials and product packaging, further confounding the matter. Later spellings (and most product packaging) use the "Cadance" spelling, and it seems to be the "official" spelling (when Hasbro remembers it), so I've standardized on "Cadance" myself. However, I don't blame anyone who prefers "Cadence" and try not to be too parochial about it.

 

More on the subject for us OCD types... Friendship is Magic Wiki: Princess Cadance

 

"Cadance" is an actual name for girls, but not a popular choice: ThinkBabyNames.com: Cadance

 

I'm guessing it's also not very popular among fans, but "Cadence" or "Cadance", I'm okay with it. She's still a better character than I expected her to be. Anypony who can help Twilight to chillax is pretty cool in my book.

[Antismurf9001 1,271]

  On 2013-04-01 at 6:34 PM, TailsIsNotAlone said:

Hasbro initially spelled it right (with the E) but for some reason they changed it to "Cadance," and that spelling has featured in all their recent promotional materials. I'm sticking with Cadence. I mean, if Hasbro suddenly changed the spelling of Applejack's name to "Appeljak," would you go along with it?

 

Okay, that makes sense.  I guess they had changed it by the time I arrived here, so I never knew of the original spelling.  Thanks for clearing that one up!

[irobern2857 95]

On the subject of the Cadence vs. Candance. The direct translation of Cadenza is Cadence so I dont care what Hasbro says im going to call her Cadence with an E.