Candy

Pronunciation: [ k-AND-ee ]

Boy Name #30,849 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Candy is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AND-ee.

Parents who love the name Candy often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,849
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Can Cay Canie

Also a Girl Name

Candy is also used as a girl name, ranked #3752.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Candy

Is Candy a boy or girl name?

Candy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30849. As a girl name, it is ranked #3752. Candy is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Candy?

Candy is pronounced k-AND-ee.

How popular is the name Candy?

Candy is currently ranked #30849 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Candy?

Common nicknames for Candy include Can, Cay, and Canie.

Is Candy a common or rare name?

Candy is an uncommon name, ranked #30849 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Candy

Candy is a boy name .

Is Candy a boy or girl name? Candy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,849 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,752. Candy is more commonly used as a girl name.

Candy is currently ranked #30,849 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Candy include Can, Cay, and Canie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.