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GirlPronounced English /ˈɛf.i/English language family

Effie

This name is a diminutive of Euphemia.

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Effie is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈɛf.i/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈɛf.i/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Euphemia. In Scotland it has been used as an Anglicized form of Oighrig.

Notes and context

Usage: english, scottish

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