Candlish

Candlish is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a relatively uncommon name, and its meaning is debated. Some sources suggest it is a locational name, possibly derived from a place in Scotland that is no longer identifiable by that name. Others speculate that it may be a variant of a more common Scottish surname. Due to its relative obscurity, a definitive etymology is difficult to establish.

Notable individuals with the surname Candlish include:

• Robert Smith Candlish (1806-1873), a Scottish theologian and Free Church leader.