Candido is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
Given name:
Candido Amantini (1914–1992), Italian Roman Catholic priest
Candido Camero known simply as "Candido" (born 1921), Cuban percussionist
Candido Jacuzzi (1903–1986), Italian-American inventor
Candido Portinari (1903–1962), Brazilian painter
Surname:
Antonio Candido (born 1918), writer, professor, and literary critic
Candy Candido (1913–1999), American actor and bass player
Chris Candido (1972–2005), American professional wrestler
Giacomo Candido (1871–1941), Italian mathematician
Johnny Candido (born 1982), American professional wrestler
Pseudonym
Jose Martinez Ruiz (1873-1967) Spanish essayist
