The nameCandida
Candida is a Latin name of purity, the heroine of a Shaw play.
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Meaning
Candida comes from the Latin candidus, "white, pure".
Origin
Latin.
History
George Bernard Shaw's play Candida was first staged in 1897. In the United States the name reached 686th place in 1971.
Popularity of the name Candida
Candida in the United States
Candida was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 1,392 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Candida. Its rise began around 1921, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Candida in the United States were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Candida mean?
Candida comes from the Latin candidus, "white, pure".
What is the origin of the name Candida?
Latin.
Is Candida a girl's or a boy's name?
Candida is a girl's name.