The nameCandy
Candy is an English name that was very fashionable in France in the early 1980s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Candy means sweets in English. It is also a nickname for Candace.
Origin
English.
History
First found in France in the early 1970s, Candy peaked there in the very early 1980s. The trend matched the success of the Japanese cartoon Candy Candy, shown in France from 1978. The name became rare afterwards.
Popularity of the name Candy
Candy in France
6123rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1980peak year (335 births)
2,325babies named Candy in France since 1900
Candy was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 1,185 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Candy. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Candy in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Candy mean?
Candy means sweets in English. It is also a nickname for Candace.
What is the origin of the name Candy?
English.
Is Candy a girl's or a boy's name?
Candy is a girl's name.