By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Spanish
"tranquil, peaceful"
Familiar outside the Hispanic community through male opera singer Placido Domingo, this name has a calm, serene feeling.
Spanish variation of Placida
"quiet, calm"
Derived from an ancient Roman name, this is best known in its male form Placido, thanks to the tenor.
Palacida is an extremely rare feminine name with unclear origins. It may be a variant of Placida, which comes from Latin meaning 'peaceful' or 'gentle.' Another possibility is that it evolved as a…
Porcia is a feminine name with ancient Roman roots, derived from the Latin clan name Porcius, meaning 'pig' or 'related to pigs' - though this humble etymology belies its noble history. The name…
"precious, valuable"
See PRECIOUS.
Italian variation of Primrose, flower name
"first rose"
Primarosa somehow makes the meaning of this pretty delicate flower name more apparent to English speakers. This might make a good honor name for Grandma Rose.
Primorosa is a feminine name of Latin and Spanish origin, derived from "primor" meaning "excellence" or "beauty," with the feminine suffix "-osa" suggesting "full of." The name can be interpreted as…
Prisilla is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Priscilla, which derives from Latin and means 'ancient' or 'venerable.' This name carries historical significance, appearing in…
Prudencia is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'prudentia' meaning 'prudence' or 'discretion.' It embodies the virtue of wisdom and careful judgment in conduct. This classic name has…
"the town"
Sandy southwestern feel.
"dear, beloved"
Loving choice.
"the fifth girl"
Mexican place-name famously used by Joan Didion for her daughter, Quintana Roo.
Rafela is a feminine name with Mediterranean roots, likely derived from the Hebrew name Rafael, meaning 'God has healed.' It represents a feminine variation of the more common Rafaela or Raphaela.…
Rafelia is a feminine name that appears to be a rare elaboration of Rafael or Raphaela. With Hebrew origins, it connects to the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed' or 'healing God.' This uncommon…