Candido

Candido meaning and name origin

Candido \c(a)-ndi-do, can-dido\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Candido), is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Candido 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.

Popularity of Candido

Candido is not a popular first name for men but a somewhat popular surname or last name for all people (#65159 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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