What does the name Effie mean?

Effie is a girl name of Greek origin: well-spoken, of good repute.

When was the name Effie most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Effie peaked in the 1890s and the 1900s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Effie?

Names similar to Effie in origin and style include Corrie, Dessie, Tressie, Dolly, Eula.

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Effie

girl name

Origin

Greek

Syllables

Peak era

1890s/1900s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

well-spoken, of good repute

Popularity, 1890–2024

peak 1890s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Effie peaked in the 1890s and the 1900s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Effie

Corrie Dessie Tressie Dolly Eula Sandy

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