Modris as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Modris

What is the meaning of the name Modris ?

The baby name Modris is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOHD-ris (IPA: /ˈmo.dris/, stress on the first syllable).

Modris is Latvian in Origin.

Modris is a Latvian masculine given name derived from the adjective modrs, meaning “awake, alert, vigilant.” The form follows a common Latvian pattern that turns native adjectives into names with the masculine -is ending. It is cognate with Lithuanian modrus and carries connotations of watchfulness, mental acuity, and readiness.

The name came to wider use during the Latvian national awakening and the interwar period, when indigenous, quality-based names were encouraged; it remained familiar through the Soviet era and within the Latvian diaspora. Notable bearers include historian Modris Eksteins and mime/theatre director Modris Tenisons, and the name appears in contemporary Latvian cinema. Variants include the feminine Modra and Modrīte; affectionate diminutives such as Modrītis are also used. Orthographic variation is rare, and Modris holds an established name day in the Latvian calendar.

⚙ Modris is a genuine rarity. We count just 5 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 4 countries.