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Effie
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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 notesIn 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."