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Girl Name

Placida

"Calm, peaceful, quiet and gentle; from Latin placidus"

About the Name Placida

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, quiet and gentle; from Latin placidus

Origin

Latin

Gender

Girl

First Letter

P

Placida is a girl name of Latin origin. The name means "Calm, peaceful, quiet and gentle; from Latin placidus" and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Latin names.

Popularity Over Time

#5
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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Names Similar to Placida

Placido

Boy

Calm, peaceful, serene

Pax

Boy

Peace; directly from Latin 'pax' meaning peace and harmony.

Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
7
Starts with
P
Origin
Latin

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