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Effie

EH-fee

Effie (name) means a short form of the female given name Euphemia, sometimes used as a name in its own right. Example: “Everyone called her Effie instead of her full name, Euphemia.”

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A short form of the female given name Euphemia, sometimes used as a name in its own right.

"Everyone called her Effie instead of her full name, Euphemia."

How to Use Effie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA nickname or shortened first name derived from Euphemia.

Word Forms

Effies plural

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Etymology

A pet form of Euphemia, a Greek name meaning roughly "well-spoken" or "of good repute."

Origin: Greek

Synonyms

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Effy Euphemia

Rhymes for Effie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Effie” mean?

The word “Effie” means a short form of the female given name Euphemia, sometimes used as a name in its own right. In plain terms, a nickname or shortened first name derived from Euphemia.

How do you pronounce “Effie”?

“Effie” is pronounced EH-fee (/ˈɛfi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Effie” in a sentence?

Here is “Effie” used in a sentence: “Everyone called her Effie instead of her full name, Euphemia.”

What part of speech is “Effie”?

“Effie” is a name.

Where does the word “Effie” come from?

The word “Effie” comes from Greek. A pet form of Euphemia, a Greek name meaning roughly "well-spoken" or "of good repute.".