Candy is a girl's name of English origin meaning “moat and the five counties/countries on the mountain.” In 2024 it was given to 40 girls in the United States.
Candy at a glance
Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“moat and the five counties/countries on the mountain”
Pronunciation
/ˈkændi/
About the name Candy
Candy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “moat and the five counties/countries on the mountain” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.
In the United States, Candy first appears in Social Security records in 1896. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #278 in 1969, and in 2024 40 babies received the name — 28,495 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
Candy means “moat and the five counties/countries on the mountain” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.
Is Candy a boy or girl name?
Candy is a girl name. In 2024, 40 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Candy?
Candy comes from the English & American tradition.
How popular is the name Candy?
Candy first appears in US records in 1896. Its best-ever ranking was #278 in 1969, and 40 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Candy?
Candy is pronounced /ˈkændi/ (IPA).
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