I don't understand what exactly you're trying to achieve by doing this but this can be done using eval. I don't recommend using eval though. It'd be better if you tell us what you're trying to achieve finally.
>>> candy = ['a','b','c']
>>> fruit = ['d','e','f']
>>> snack = ['g','h','i']
>>> name = 'fruit'
>>> eval(name)
['d', 'e', 'f']
EDIT
Look at the other answer by Sнаđошƒаӽ. It'll be better way to go. eval has security risk and I do not recommend its usage.
