Candido - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Candido \c(a)-ndi-do, can-dido\ 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 a very rare male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Candido. Click here to compare Candido with related baby names.