Effie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEF-ee / /ˈɛfi/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: well-spoken; English: short form of Euphemia
Historical & Cultural Background
Effie is often considered a diminutive of Euphemia, which has Greek roots meaning 'well-spoken' or 'to speak well.' The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity in the 19th century, often associated with literary works and characters. While traditionally feminine, Effie has been used as a boy's name in some contexts.
Trend Summary
Effie has seen limited use as a boy's name and remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ephraim
International Variants
- Efi (Hebrew)
- Euphemia (Greek)
Famous people named Effie
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Fictional characters named Effie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Effie was first seen in the United States in 1883. Effie has ranked as high as #455 nationally, which occurred in 1900, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Effie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Effie
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1883 | 7 |
1887 | 5 |
1888 | 6 |
1889 | 8 |
1891 | 6 |
1892 | 5 |
1894 | 6 |
1895 | 7 |
1896 | 8 |
1899 | 7 |
1900 | 13 |
1901 | 6 |
1902 | 6 |
1905 | 7 |
1911 | 7 |
1913 | 8 |
1915 | 6 |
1916 | 11 |
1917 | 10 |
1918 | 10 |
1919 | 9 |
1922 | 10 |
1923 | 11 |
1924 | 8 |
1926 | 8 |
1927 | 9 |
1929 | 5 |
1930 | 10 |
1936 | 5 |
1937 | 5 |
1942 | 5 |
1973 | 7 |