Candide

con-DEED

French from Latin

"naive"

Candide Origin and Meaning

The name Candide is a girl's name of French origin meaning "naive".

The French version of Candida, and with no unfortunate medical connection, much more wearable. It has never been recorded in the US charts, but could be a charming alternative to names like Cosette, Celine, Celeste, or Constance. In France, although not common, it was used in small numbers in the 1970s and 1980s.

20 Names Similar to Candide

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• Auberte
• Averyll
• Caren
• Fainne
• Cearie
• Chareese
• Catheria
• Cherisse
• Lenah
• Aryane
• Anunciada
• Aleiza
• Melony
• Amadore
• Zelpha
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• Chaneil
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Candide in Pop Culture

• Candide satirical novel by Voltaire and its (male) main character