Candy - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Candy \c(a)-ndy, can-dy\ is pronounced KAN-dee. It is of English and French origin, and its meaning is "sweet; candied sugar". The French word is from Arabic "qandi", which is of Indian origin. Also short form of Candace.

Candy has 2 variant forms: Candi and Candie.

For more information, see also related names Candida and Kandace.

Baby names that sound like Candy are Kandy, Canada, Candee and Kandi.

Candy is a very popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Candy. Compare Candy with related baby names.