Candido - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Candido \c(a)-ndi-

is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "white, pure". Volitaire's famous novel "Candide" makes fun of the theory that "all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds". The term "candid" has come to mean "frank, without guile".

Candido has 2 variant forms: Candide and Candidio.

Candido is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#65159 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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