Effie
Pronunciation: [ EHF-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Effie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 7 babies have been named Effie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Effie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,413 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,413
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Effie is also used as a girl name, ranked #2512.
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Yoruba origin
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Old French bochier origin
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Germanic origin
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About the Name Effie
Effie is a boy name .
Is Effie a boy or girl name? Effie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,413 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,512. Effie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Effie is currently ranked #13,413 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Effie include Eff, Efy, Efie, and Effkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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