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The meaning and history of the name Candida.


CANDIDA

Late Latin name derived from candidus meaning "white". This was the name of several early saints, including a woman supposedly healed by Saint Peter. As an English name, it came into use after George Bernard Shaw's play 'Candida' (1898).


Usage: English, Late Roman
Masculine Forms: CANDIDUS
Popularity: *Popularity is given by the percentage of usage over the years.