Modest
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Modest is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “From the Latin 'modestus,' meaning 'moderate,' 'temperate,' or 'humble.' It is a virtue name that emphasizes good character and restraint.”, and peaked in popularity in 1921.
What Modest Means
“From the Latin 'modestus,' meaning 'moderate,' 'temperate,' or 'humble.' It is a virtue name that emphasizes good character and restraint.”
The Story of Modest
This name whispers of quiet strength, a virtue so profound it graced the father of a legendary composer.
Modest originates from the Latin word 'modestus,' meaning moderate, temperate, or humble. It emerged in the English-speaking world as a virtue name, championed in the early 20th century for its emphasis on good character and dignified restraint.
When you consider 'Modest' for your daughter, you imagine a soul grounded in sincerity and tempered by reason. This name is for a child who will navigate the world with quiet dignity, whose inner compass points toward humility and balance.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Modest I. Tschaikowsky
Father of composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
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Peak Year
#11 in 1921
Total Births
65
First Recorded
1911
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