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Effie or Effy?

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caroltune · 20/09/2017 14:42

Hello, strongly considering this as a name but unsure of which spelling would be better - Effie or Effy? Xx

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Yourshakraishangingout · 20/09/2017 16:26

My daughter is Effie but it's a nickname for Evelyn. I think it's a wonderful name but be prepared for some unnecessary mumsnet nastiness about it :) I've never encountered any in real life though

Chaffinch4 · 20/09/2017 16:20

That's down to personal preference though. I don't like Euphemia or Elizabeth at all so would not want those on the birth certificate, especially if I never planned to call her that. Effie is much nicer.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 20/09/2017 16:19

Effie.

NotAgainYoda · 20/09/2017 16:18

Could be short for Euphemism

lottieandmia · 20/09/2017 16:17

Well Kate is also used as an actual name but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be better to put Katherine on the birth certificate.

17caterpillars1mouse · 20/09/2017 16:17

Effie looks more complete to me

Coconutspongexo · 20/09/2017 16:16

The Effys I know are Elizabeth's. (I only know 2 personally and know one other)

Chaffinch4 · 20/09/2017 16:15

Given that there were 138 Effies in 2016 and only 3 Euphemism, I'd say Effie is a name in it's own right now. Just like Ellie is used as a name in it's own right.

loveinanelevator · 20/09/2017 16:13

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lottieandmia · 20/09/2017 16:01

Effie as a full name? I personally would not put that on the birth certificate. It's usually a NN for Euphemia.

BishopBrennansArse · 20/09/2017 15:59

ie

NotAgainYoda · 20/09/2017 15:58

Effie

It does seem like a nickname though

Chaffinch4 · 20/09/2017 15:44

I think Effie looks better as a full name. Not sure why though! I think that's the more common spelling too.

MazDazzle · 20/09/2017 15:21

Effie

CarlHickbread · 20/09/2017 15:14

I have an Effie so I'm bias to that spelling.

She always gets compliments on her name too Smile

Coconutspongexo · 20/09/2017 15:14

Are you using it as a nickname?
Effy looks better

PandorasXbox · 20/09/2017 15:10

Sorry to be blunt but either way you spell it it's still awful.

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