Candy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Candy Name at a Glance

Name	Candy
Meaning	Diminutive of Candida: Dazzling white. Bright, glowing white. Derived from the feminine of the Latin adjective meaning white. Famous bearer: George Bernard Shaw's 1898 play 'Candida'.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Candy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Candy means “Diminutive of Candida: Dazzling white. Bright, glowing white. Derived from the feminine of the Latin adjective meaning white. Famous bearer: George Bernard Shaw's 1898 play 'Candida”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Candy Name Origin

Our database records Candy under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Candy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Candy is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Candy

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