Effy
Pronunciation: [ EHF-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Effy first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 83 babies have been named Effy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Effy is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #14,680 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,680
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Effy
Effy is a girl name .
Effy is currently ranked #14,680 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Effy include Effie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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