Candida

Latin
"white"

Candida Origin and Meaning

The name Candida is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "white".

Attractive ancient name borne by several saints but sullied by association with yeast infection.

# 893 in the US

Candida Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Candida

  • Saint Candida the Elder
    Neapolitan saint
  • Maria Candida of the Eucharist
    beatified Carmelite nun
  • Candida Balfour
    English journalist and blogger, niece to the Duke of Norfolk
  • Candida Branca Flor
    Portuguese entertainer and traditional singer
  • Candida Cave
    English artist and writer
  • Candida Doyle
    Irish keyboard player and singer with band Pulp
  • Candida Höfer
    German photographer
  • Candida Lycett Green
    British author
  • Candida Moss
    English academic and writer
  • Candida Royalle
    American pornographic producer,director
  • Candida Thompson
    English violinist
  • Candida Tobin
    English author of a music education system

Candida in Pop Culture

  • Candida albicans
    yeast/mold responsible for yeast infections
  • "Candida
    " play George Bernard Shaw, produced in 1897
  • Candida
    character on Disney TV sitcom "Phil of the Future"
  • "Candida"
    Song by Tony Orlando and Dawn