Effie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Effie
Effie is a diminutive of Euphemia, derived from the Greek name Euphemía (Εὐφημία), meaning "well-spoken" or "of good repute" from the roots eu (good) and pheme (speech).
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Etymology
Effie is a diminutive of Euphemia, derived from the Greek name Euphemía (Εὐφημία), meaning "well-spoken" or "of good repute" from the roots eu (good) and pheme (speech). The name was borne by Saint Euphemia, an early Christian martyr, and became popular in Scottish and English-speaking cultures, particularly during the Victorian era when it was used as both a given name and a nickname.
Effie currently ranks #2,245 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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