What origin is the name Effie?

Effie comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Effie a popular name?

Effie is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Effie?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Effie — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Effie

Q: Is Effie a rare name?

Yes. Effie does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Effie

Effie

Unisex

greek

2 syllables

Effie is a greek unisex name meaning "Melodious talk; abbreviation of greek name euphemia meaning well spoken; diminutive of euphemia: a popular scottish name taken from the greek, meaning auspicious speech or good repute".

With greek roots, Effie is a unisex name that means "Melodious talk; abbreviation of greek name euphemia meaning well spoken; diminutive of euphemia: a popular scottish name taken from the greek, meaning auspicious speech or good repute". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Melodious talk; abbreviation of greek name euphemia meaning well spoken; diminutive of euphemia: a popular scottish name taken from the greek, meaning auspicious speech or good repute

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Effie

Very rare in US records

What does Effie mean?

Effie is a unisex name of greek origin meaning "Melodious talk; abbreviation of greek name euphemia meaning well spoken; diminutive of euphemia: a popular scottish name taken from the greek, meaning auspicious speech or good repute".