Sugar candy; or a diminutive of Katherine meaning pure
Kandy is primarily used as a playful, phonetic spelling of the English word for sweets. It also functions as a diminutive of the name Katherine or Candace, which have roots in Greek and Latin meaning pure or glowing. It gained some popularity in the mid-20th century but remains a rare choice today.
Less common today
Kandy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,525 in 1992.
American drag queen and television personality
Puerto Rican drag performer
A character in the animated series Speed Racer · Speed Racer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
