Modestine

Latin

"modesty"

Modestine Origin and Meaning

The name Modestine is a girl's name.

Modestine is a delicate feminine name derived from the Latin 'modestus', meaning 'modest' or 'moderate'. This French diminutive form carries graceful connotations of humility, propriety, and restraint. Literary enthusiasts might recognize it as the name of Robert Louis Stevenson's donkey in his travelogue 'Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes'. Though never widely popular, Modestine has historical usage particularly in French-speaking regions. The name embodies old-world charm and conveys qualities of understated elegance and dignity. As a vintage name with classical roots, Modestine offers a distinctive alternative to more common virtue names.

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