Candida - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Candida \c(a)-ndi-da, can-dida\ is pronounced kan-DEE-dah. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "white". The color was associated by Christians with purity and salvation. Name of several early saints. "Candida" is also a clinical name for yeast infection. Journalist Candida Crewe.

Candida has 4 variant forms: Candi, Candide, Candie and Candy.

Candida is a popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Candida. Click here to compare Candida with related baby names.