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Modestine
Donkey companion in Stevenson's classic travel memoir
Biography
A small donkey featured in Robert Louis Stevenson's 1879 travel narrative 'Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes.' The book chronicles Stevenson's journey through France accompanied by this stubborn but beloved animal.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
French
Appears In
Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes
Thinking about the name
Modestine
Latin origin
“A feminine, French-influenced elaboration of Modest/Modesta, with the -ine suffix common in French and European feminine names. Modestine carries vintage European charm and philosophical weight. The name appeals to those seeking rare, culturally-nuanced feminine choices with classical roots.”