Candido

The first name Candido is the Italian, Spanish (Cándido), and Portuguese (Cândido) variant of the Latin name Candidus. Its meaning comes from the Latin word candidus, which means "pure, white, bright," and is interpreted as "the Pure" or "the Bright."

What does the name Candido mean?

Candido, a masculine first name, is the Italian, Spanish (Cándido), and Portuguese (Cândido) form of the Latin name Candidus. Its meaning derives from the Latin term candidus, which means "pure, white, bright," and can be translated as "the Pure" or "the Bright." The name Candido enjoys great popularity, especially in Latin America, particularly in Brazil. A prominent bearer of this name was the Brazilian painter Candido Portinari (1903-1962).

Where does the name Candido come from?

Candido is a masculine first name of Latin origin, meaning "the Pure" or "the Bright." The Latin word candidus means pure, white, bright. The languages in which the name appears include Brazilian, Italian, Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Candido?

The pronunciation of the name Candido is three syllables and sounds soft and melodic. In German, it is typically pronounced as "Can-di-do" [kanˈdiːdo], with the open syllable structure creating a gentle and harmonious sound. The ending "-do" provides a rounded conclusion and contributes to the friendly and elegant effect of the name.

When is the name day of Candido?

The most important name day for Candido is celebrated on September 22, in remembrance of Saint Candidus.

Popularity

In Germany, Candido is a rather rare first name. It has not made it onto any of the German name popularity lists. In Switzerland, it reached its best ranking of 260th place in 1930. From 1930 to 2024, Candido was given about 30 times in Switzerland, placing it at 1,883rd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Worldwide, Candido is also not very common.

Nicknames & pet names

Candy / Didi

Famous people

• Candido Camero (Cuban musician)
• Candido Fabre (Cuban musician)
• Candido Jose de Araujo Viana (Brazilian writer)
• Candido Lopez (Argentinian artist)
• Candido Maria Trigueros (Spanish writer)
• Candido Portinari (Brazilian artist)
• Candido Vitali (Italian painter)