Origin, Meaning, And History Of Effie
Effie is a feminine given name of Greek origin and a diminutive form of Euphemia. The name Euphemia is derived from the Greek words “eu”, meaning ‘good’, and “pheme”, meaning ‘to speak’, thus signifying ‘well-spoken’.
According to legend, Euphemia was a Chalcedonian martyr who was imprisoned for refusing to offer sacrifices to Ares, the Greek god of war and courage. She endured several tortures before passing away, eventually dying in the Chalcedon arena due to injuries caused by a bear. Euphemia later became a saint, and the stories of her martyrdom were compiled in a collection of hagiographies called the Golden Legend. Her tomb became a popular destination for pilgrims, and she is commemorated on September 16 every year.
Effie has many common variations, such as Eppie, Femie, and Phemie in English; Oighrig in Scottish Gaelic; Euphemia in Ancient Greek; Effimia in Greek; Eufemia in Italian; Aithbhreac in Medieval Scottish; Eufêmia in Portuguese (Brazilian); Eufémia in Portuguese (European); Jefimija in Serbian; and Eufemia in Spanish.
There are many nicknames for Effie, including Effie Weffie, Effee, Effy, Effs, Eff, Stephani, Fifi, Fie, Eiffel, Euphemia, Effie Boo, and Fifi Boo.
Effie is also the name of several notable fictional characters, including Effie Clinker, a radio character developed by Edgar Bergen, Effie Deans, a character in the novel The Heart of Midlothian, Effie Grant Munro, a character in The Adventure of the Yellow Face, Effie Kaligaris, a character in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants novels, Effie Perrine, a character in the movie The Maltese Falcon made in 1941, Effie Stephanidis, a comic character played by Australian actress Mary Coustas in the television sitcom Acropolis Now, and Effie White, one of the lead characters in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls.
Effie
Girl
Christianity, Greek
Greek
4
Two
1 word, 5 letters, 3 vowels, 2 consonants
Short and easy to pronounce
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Famous People With The Name Effie
- Effie CrockettAn American actress, credited for writing and composing the lullaby “Rock-a-bye Baby”
- Effie Waller SmithAn African-American poet, well-known for her work Songs of the Month (1904)
- Effie Almira Southworth SpaldingAn American botanist and mycologist, first woman plant pathologist hired by the USDA
- Effie Leland WilderAn American novelist, well-known for her first book Out to Pasture
- Effie SmithAn American jazz and blues singer and comedian, well-known for the song “Dial That Telephone”
Effie On The Popularity Chart
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Popularity Over Time
The popularity of the name declined from 1990 to 2004. However, it has steadily increased since 2010, with 82 babies per million having it in 2021. Check the graph for information.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Between the 1990s and 2004, the ranking of Effie had fallen. However, since 2005, the ranking has steadily improved. In 2021, it was at 2233rd rank. The graph below shows the trend.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Effie
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Effie?
The name Effie means good reputation among others.
2. What is the origin of the name Effie?
Effie has a Greek origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Effie?
Effie is pronounced as eh-fee.
4. Does the name Effie have any spiritual or religious connotations?
Effie is the diminutive of Euphemia, popularized by the virgin martyr Saint Euphemia. She finds a place in the earliest records of Christian martyrs called Martyrologium Hieronymianum. Today, Saint Euphemia is considered a revered figure by Eastern and Western Christians, with a feast day observed on September 16 to mark her martyrdom.
5. What are some potential nicknames for the name Effie?
Some adorable nicknames for Effie are Ef, Effy, Fi, Fifi, Eef, Fie, Ee-Ee, Efkins, Effie- Pie, Affy, and Effie-Boo.
6. What are some interesting trivia or facts associated with the name Effie?
Effie M Morrissey is a schooner that made many scientific expeditions to the harsh environment of the Arctic, currently designated as a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior. Effie Trinket is a fictional character WHO assistS Katniss and Peeta in The Hunger Games novels. Lastly, Effie Neal Jones was a prominent American civil rights activist and a founding member of the Head Start Program in 1968.
7. Are there any notable variations of Effie in different languages?
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