Effie

Effie is a feminine given name, often a diminutive of Euphemia, though it has been used independently. The given name Euphemia derives from the Greek eu- meaning “good” and -phēmía meaning “speaking,” historically interpreted as “to speak well” or “of good repute.” In English-speaking regions, Effie remains common as a standalone name and as a nickname for Euphemia, with variants such as Eppie and Effy.

Notable people and characters include Effie Gray (1828–1897), a Scottish woman linked to the Victorian art world through her marriage to the critic John Ruskin and subsequently to the painter John Everett Millais. In popular culture, Effie Trinket is a fictional character in Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games series, depicted as a Capitol escort responsible for the annual tribute process.

The name continues to be used today, frequently as an affectionate form of Euphemia or as a given name in its own right, reflecting broader naming practices in English-speaking countries.