What origin is the name Modesty?

Modesty comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Modesty a popular name?

Modesty is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Modesty?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Modesty — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Modesty

Q: Is Modesty a rare name?

Yes. Modesty does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Modesty

Modesty

Girl

english

3 syllables

Modesty is an english girl's name meaning "An English virtue name that signifies a person without conceit. It represents the quality of being humble and moderate.".

With english roots, Modesty is a girl name that means "An English virtue name that signifies a person without conceit. It represents the quality of being humble and moderate.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English virtue name that signifies a person without conceit. It represents the quality of being humble and moderate.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Modesty

Very rare in US records

What does Modesty mean?

Modesty is a girl name of english origin meaning "An English virtue name that signifies a person without conceit. It represents the quality of being humble and moderate.".