The nameCandide
Candide is a French name of Latin origin, made famous by Voltaire's tale. It remains rare in France.
- Unisex name
- Latin
Meaning
Candide comes from the Latin candidus, "white, pure".
Origin
Latin.
History
Voltaire's Candide, or Optimism, published in 1759, made the name known. It reached a modest peak in France in the early 1970s.
Popularity of the name Candide
Candide in France
1974peak year (30 births)
950babies named Candide in France since 1900
Candide was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 205 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Candide. Half of all babies named Candide in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Candide mean?
Candide comes from the Latin candidus, "white, pure".
What is the origin of the name Candide?
Latin.
Is Candide a girl's or a boy's name?
Candide is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.