White, bright, or pure
Derived from the Latin word 'candidus', which refers to a brilliant white or shining light. Historically, it was used to denote purity of character or sincerity, and it has been used as a saint's name in various Mediterranean cultures.
Less common today
Candido isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,177 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Brazilian neo-realist painter
Legendary Cuban jazz percussionist and conga player
The optimistic protagonist of Voltaire's satirical novella · Candide
Italian martyr and saint of the early Christian church
