Effie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Effie Name at a Glance

Name	Effie
Meaning	Diminutive of Euphemia: A popular Scottish name taken from the Greek, meaning auspicious speech or good repute.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Effie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Effie means “Diminutive of Euphemia: A popular Scottish name taken from the Greek, meaning auspicious speech or good repute”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Effie Name Origin

Our database records Effie under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Effie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Effie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Effie

When considering Effie for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.