Modeste
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Modeste 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 humility and restraint.”, and peaked in popularity in 1890.
What Modeste Means
“From the Latin 'modestus', meaning 'moderate', 'temperate', or 'humble'. It is a virtue name that emphasizes humility and restraint.”
The Story of Modeste
A name that sounds like a gentle sigh of contentment, carried across centuries from ancient Rome.
Modeste is the French feminine form of the Latin 'Modestus,' meaning moderate, temperate, or humble. It was predominantly used in the late 19th century, evoking a sense of old-world charm and understated grace.
Choosing Modeste for your daughter is to bestow a name that resonates with peace and thoughtful disposition. You picture a child who approaches life with a calm spirit, embracing moderation and finding contentment in gentle ways.
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
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Peak Year
#8 in 1890
Total Births
8
First Recorded
1890
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