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Candida

Girl name

Used in 16 countries · Latin origin

Meaning

white, shining, pure

Origin

Candida is a name of Latin origin, rooted in roman tradition.

It appears in our records across 16 countries (AO, BO, BR, CH, CO, CR, ES, FR, IT, LU, MU, MX, PA, PT, US, UY).

Style

  • classic
  • elegant
  • traditional
  • feminine
  • pure
  • nature

Famous people named Candida

  • Candida Mommaea
  • Candida Roraima
  • Candida Mom (politician)
  • Candida Momma Edouards
  • Candida Rónica
  • Candida Erera

Variations

Candice, Candy, Candela, Candi, Dida

Nicknames

Candi, Dida

Popularity

Candida appears in 16 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.

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