Effi

English diminutive of Euphemia, Greek

"pleasant speech"

Effi Origin and Meaning

The name Effi is a girl's name.

Effi is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It's primarily used as a diminutive form of names like Euphemia (meaning "well-spoken"), Stephanie, or Elizabeth. In literature, the name gained recognition through Theodor Fontane's 19th-century novel "Effi Briest." This short, sweet name carries a vintage charm while maintaining a modern sensibility with its brevity. Effi has been more popular in European countries, particularly Germany and Scandinavia, than in English-speaking nations. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its soft sounds and uncomplicated spelling. Despite its simplicity, Effi manages to sound both distinctive and familiar, appealing to parents who appreciate vintage diminutives as full given names.

The name Effi in Pop Culture

• "Effi Briest" by Theodor Fontane one of the most famous German realist novels