The baby name Placido is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: PLAH-see-doh (ˈpla.si.ðo),Italian: PLAH-chee-doh (ˈpla.tʃi.do),English approximation: PLA-si-doh (ˈplæsɪdoʊ).
The baby name Placido is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: PLAH-see-doh (ˈpla.si.ðo),Italian: PLAH-chee-doh (ˈpla.tʃi.do),English approximation: PLA-si-doh (ˈplæsɪdoʊ).
Placido is Latin, Spanish in Origin.
Placido is the Italian and Spanish/Portuguese given name derived from Latin Placidus, meaning “calm, gentle, peaceful,” ultimately related to placēre “to please.” Adopted in late antiquity by early Christians, it spread through the cult of saints such as Saint Placidus, a disciple of Benedict of Nursia, and several martyrs, giving the name steady medieval currency in Italy and the Iberian Peninsula. While its everyday use waned in modern times, it endures in Catholic contexts and in Hispanic communities; opera star Plácido Domingo has also kept the name culturally visible.
Variants and cognates include Spanish and Portuguese Plácido, Italian Placido, French Placide, Latin Placidus, Catalan Plàcid, and Polish Placyd; feminine forms are Placida/Plácida and Placide (Fr.). The name’s meaning evokes serenity and mildness, appealing to parents seeking a tranquil, venerable choice with a pan‑Romance footprint and deep ecclesiastical roots.
| Plácido Domingo Plácido Domingo is a Spanish opera singer and conductor, best known for his powerful tenor voice and his role as one of the Three Tenors alongside Luciano Pavarotti and José Carreras. He has performed in numerous operas, including 'Otello' and 'Tosca', and has also conducted orchestras around the world. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #176 | 3 | 2,508 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #218 | 3 | 4,970 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #245 | 2 | 3,322 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #247 | 3 | 5,568 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| France | Boys | 1975 | #320 | 3 | 1,360 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GT | 0 | #337 | 2 | 5,948 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #344 | 24 | 7,951 |
| BO | 0 | #346 | 36 | 6,868 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #365 | 5 | 8,477 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #400 | 9 | 11,440 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #402 | 209 | 9,244 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #403 | 79 | 9,305 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #408 | 6 | 5,922 |
| CL | 0 | #430 | 5 | 6,867 | |
| Spain | 0 | #435 | 18 | 2,326 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #439 | 29 | 7,628 |
| MX | 0 | #441 | 5 | 8,339 | |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #489 | 567 | 5,610 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #493 | 7 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #505 | 6 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #508 | 3 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #549 | 1,561 | 10,046 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #560 | 106 | 13,390 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #606 | 429 | 16,355 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #608 | 291 | 14,506 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IT | 0 | #669 | 46 | 4,183 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #714 | 38 | 12,213 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #768 | 154 | 15,656 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2021 | #906 | 5 | 7,214 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #939 | 14 | 5,697 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,139 | 5 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,268 | 5 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,429 | 18 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,590 | 25 | 28,008 |
Placido is popular in 38 countries — most recent births per country:
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