The nameModeste
Modeste is a French boy's name of Latin origin. It was mostly given in France around 1900.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Modeste comes from the Latin modestus, "measured, moderate".
Origin
Latin.
History
The name was mostly given in France at the turn of the 20th century, then became rare.
Famous people named Modeste
- Modest Mussorgsky, Russian composer
Popularity of the name Modeste
Modeste in France
1902peak year (60 births)
1,800babies named Modeste in France since 1900
Modeste was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 490 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Modeste. Half of all babies named Modeste in France were born before 1921, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Modeste mean?
Modeste comes from the Latin modestus, "measured, moderate".
What is the origin of the name Modeste?
Latin.
Is Modeste a girl's or a boy's name?
Modeste is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Modeste?
Modest Mussorgsky, Russian composer.