Effie
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English [edit]
Etymology 1 [edit]
Diminutive with -ie.
Proper noun [edit]
Effie
- A diminutive of the Greek female given name Euphemia, also used as a formal given name in the 19th century.
- 1857 J. T. Bickford, Scandal, Shepard, Clark, and Brown 1857, page 82:
- "Yes, little wild flower - I shall call you that, unless your name sounds like you. What is it, dear?"
- "Effie Malie."
- "That is charming; now, Effie Malie, sit down upon this mossy bank with me, - - -
- 1857 J. T. Bickford, Scandal, Shepard, Clark, and Brown 1857, page 82:
- A diminutive of the Greek female given names Eftychia or Euthemia.
Etymology 2 [edit]
From effective marketing.
Noun [edit]
Effie (plural Effies)
