Candid

Candid Meaning & Origin

About Candid
The name "Candid" is derived from the Latin word "candidus," meaning "white" or "pure." It is often associated with qualities such as honesty, openness, and sincerity. People named Candid are often seen as straightforward and genuine, with a tendency to express their thoughts and feelings without pretense or deception. The name reflects a person who values truthfulness and authenticity in their interactions with others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Candid are female.

Candid Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNTT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C05303
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N D AH0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΓ¦ndΙͺd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C533

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Candid in Braille

Here's how to represent Candid in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Candid in braille

How to Spell the Name Candid in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Candid using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Candid in sign language

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