Modie
Germanic/Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Modie
Modie is a diminutive or informal variant of the name Maud or Modesty, derived from the Latin "modus" meaning "measure" or "manner," or alternatively from Germanic roots related to "Maud" (meaning strength).
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Etymology
Modie is a diminutive or informal variant of the name Maud or Modesty, derived from the Latin "modus" meaning "measure" or "manner," or alternatively from Germanic roots related to "Maud" (meaning strength). The name carries connotations of moderation, propriety, or strength depending on its etymological path.
The name has primarily Scottish and English usage, with historical documentation in 19th and early 20th-century records, though it remains relatively uncommon and lacks significant religious association.
Modie currently ranks #5,056 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1912.
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