At a Glance
- Meaning
- Calm, gentle (feminine form of Placidus)
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- PLASS-ih-duh
Placida is a Latin girl's name meaning “calm, gentle (feminine form of Placidus)”. It appears in our list of Baby Names That Mean Peace or Calm.
Meaning & Origin of Placida
Meaning: Calm, gentle (feminine form of Placidus).
Origin: Latin.
How to Pronounce Placida
PLASS-ih-duhIPA /ˈplæsɪdə/
Popularity of Placida
Placida doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Placida
Similar Names
Placid · Galena · Tranquila · Galene · Tranquillina · Concordia
