Etymology in the sources
Source-reportedFirst recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. Diminutive form of Modra, from modrs (“alert”).
Sources for this account (3)
- Wiktionary: ModrīteCC-BY-SA-4.0 · retrieved 2026-10-15
- Polish Wiktionary: ModrīteCC-BY-SA-4.0 · retrieved 2026-10-14
- Russian Wiktionary: ModrīteCC-BY-SA-4.0 · retrieved 2026-10-14
