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Candy

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Girl Name day: February 2
Origin: Latin. Meaning: candle or cierge.
Derived directly from Latin candela.

Name day for Candy

February 2

Why this day? Candy is a short form of Candelaria, and shares its name day.

Candy is celebrated in France, the United States and Spain on September 22; Argentina on February 2.

The story of the name Candy

Candy is a short form of Candelaria. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — candle or cierge, and shares its name day, February 2.

On birth records, Candy is rarely written as such: the Candys are Candelarias (31,224 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Candelaria page.

Frequently asked questions about Candy

What does Candy mean?

Candy is a short form of Candelaria, which means candle or cierge.

When is Candy's name day?

February 2, together with Candelaria: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Candy a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Candelaria.

Candy's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 5/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Candy

Love potential for Candy

Top 10

  1. Lisa96%
  2. Amy96%
  3. Joselyn96%
  4. Jana96%
  5. Sophie96%
  6. Clarita96%
  7. Lena96%
  8. Keren96%
  9. Santina96%
  10. Aline96%

Bottom 10

  1. Indiana55%
  2. Montserrat60%
  3. Joaquina60%
  4. Aitana60%
  5. Gina62%
  6. Gala65%
  7. Britany67%
  8. Frida69%
  9. Thiara69%
  10. Tais69%

Professional potential for Candy

Top 10

  1. Jocelyn96%
  2. Joselyn92%
  3. Anna92%
  4. Aline88%
  5. Lupe88%
  6. Santina86%
  7. Bernardita86%
  8. Amy86%
  9. Hanna84%
  10. Amaia84%

Bottom 10

  1. Genesis46%
  2. Frida47%
  3. Indiana48%
  4. Indira52%
  5. Gina52%
  6. Keyla53%
  7. Brianna54%
  8. Franchesca54%
  9. Tiana54%
  10. Tais55%

Crush potential for Candy

Top 10

  1. Sophie96%
  2. Jordana96%
  3. Danna96%
  4. Kimberly96%
  5. Keren96%
  6. Amira95%
  7. Lena95%
  8. Amy94%
  9. Santina94%
  10. Hanna94%
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