Modest
Pronunciation: [ m-AHD-uhst ]
Modest is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,500 in the US, popular nicknames include Mod, Moy, and Modie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Modest is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHD-uhst.
Parents who love the name Modest often also consider Guillermina, Elverta, Flore .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,500
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Modest
Modest is a girl name .
Modest is currently ranked #38,500 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Modest include Mod, Moy, Modie, and Modeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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