Modesta

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Means 'modest' or 'humble' in Latin. (Latin)

What does Modesta mean?

Latin: Means 'modest' or 'humble' in Latin.. Modesta is derived from the Latin word 'modestus', meaning moderate, humble, or reserved.

Is Modesta a good dog name?

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Modesta in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Modesta in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Modesta suit?

Human name

Elegant

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Modesta’s Daycare Verdict

When Modesta walked in, all the other dogs whispered, 'Look at her, so humble! She’s probably too modest to ask for the best ball.' Little did they know, she was just here to make friends and share it all!

Names similar to Modesta

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