Candido is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
Given name:
Candido Amantini (1914–1992), Italian Roman Catholic priestCandido Camero known simply as "Candido" (born 1921), Cuban percussionistCandido Jacuzzi (1903–1986), Italian-American inventorCandido Portinari (1903–1962), Brazilian painterSurname:
Antonio Candido (born 1918), writer, professor, and literary criticCandy Candido (1913–1999), American actor and bass playerChris Candido (1972–2005), American professional wrestlerGiacomo Candido (1871–1941), Italian mathematicianJohnny Candido (born 1982), American professional wrestlerPseudonym
Jose Martinez Ruiz (1873-1967) Spanish essayist