Effie-May
Greek and Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Effie-May
Effie-May is a hyphenated compound name combining "Effie" (a Scottish diminutive of Euphemia, from Greek "euphēmia" meaning "good speech" or "auspicious utterance") and "May" (either a reference to the month or a diminutive of Mary).
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Etymology
Effie-May is a hyphenated compound name combining "Effie" (a Scottish diminutive of Euphemia, from Greek "euphēmia" meaning "good speech" or "auspicious utterance") and "May" (either a reference to the month or a diminutive of Mary). The name was primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly Scotland and Britain, from the 19th century onward, with notable usage among middle and working-class families during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Effie-May currently ranks #5,591 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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