Meaning:
Its source is an English expression meaning "Sugar treat."
Nickname For: Candace and Candice
Popularity:
The name Candy ranked 575th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.
Teasing Nicknames:
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Candy Cane
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Can-Can
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Candy Bar
Associations:
''Rock candy'' is a slang term for crack cocaine.
A ''candy man'' is a drug dealer.
A ''candy store'' is a liquor store.
''Ear candy'' refers to soft, pleasant music.
''Needle candy'' is a slang term for intravenous drugs.
''Nose candy'' is a slang term for drugs inhaled through the nose.
''Eye candy'' refers to a person who is attractive and pleasing to the eye.