Placide
Placide is a masculine given name of French origin. It derives from the Latin placidus, meaning calm, gentle, or temperate. The name has a long history in French-speaking regions and has appeared in religious, literary, and cultural contexts.
In other languages, related forms include Placido in Italian. While not among the most common names today,
Notable bearers of the name include Placide Cappeau, a 19th-century French poet and librettist best known for
Placide remains primarily encountered as a given name in Francophone countries such as France and Belgium,