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Modesto

moh-DES-toh

Popularity

#7552

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,551

Peak Year

#37 in 1927

First Recorded

1908

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Latin *modestus*, meaning 'moderate' or 'modest'. It reflects qualities of humility and restraint.

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MoMod

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Modesto Brocos

    Brazilian painter, designer and art critic

  • Modesto Denis

    Paraguayan footballer

Nicknames

MoMod

Spelling Variations

ModestusModesta (feminine)

Similar Names

ErnestoHumbertoClementeCelestino

Personality Traits

HumbleReservedHonestDisciplined

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