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Brother for Effie?

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GlowyJoey · 18/04/2024 20:39

Just found out we are having a baby boy in September! 💙

Any name ideas to go with Effie would be really appreciated. We want something that sounds nice with Effie but also a similar popularity/a name you don’t come across all the time but also isn’t too out there.

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BridgertonFan · 19/04/2024 00:02

Is your daughters name short for something so she can use that when she gets to secondary school? Effie may not be appreciated at that age.

How about Finley or Sebastian, Fin and Seb are nice. It’s hard to say what would go nicely without knowing what Effie is short for.

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GlowyJoey · 18/04/2024 23:56

FYED · 18/04/2024 23:45

If you put it on a forum, you’re going to get comments.

But okay, I vote Jeffy as a pp suggested.

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I’ve put it on a forum asking for specific advice, so yes I expect answers in relation to that advice.

But thanks for your unhelpful and immature contribution, it’s much appreciated! ☺️☺️

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HarrietofFire · 18/04/2024 23:56

Chug

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GlowyJoey · 18/04/2024 23:42

Nope, already clarified that in a previous comment. I would also like to say again I am asking for advice on a boys name and not opinions on the name I have already given my daughter.

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If you put it on a forum, you’re going to get comments.

But okay, I vote Jeffy as a pp suggested.

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GlowyJoey · 18/04/2024 23:42

FYED · 18/04/2024 23:39

I’m presuming it’s short for something?

I know someone from another country whose parents used to call her Effie but it’s a nn/shortening, which she stopped using at school due to some unkind comments.

Nope, already clarified that in a previous comment. I would also like to say again I am asking for advice on a boys name and not opinions on the name I have already given my daughter.

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FYED · 18/04/2024 23:39

I’m presuming it’s short for something?

I know someone from another country whose parents used to call her Effie but it’s a nn/shortening, which she stopped using at school due to some unkind comments.

78Summer · 18/04/2024 23:27

Effie is a lovely name.

Dashiel
Theo
Arlo
Gabriel
Dominic
Sebastian
Kit
Tristram
Leo

RoseMartha · 18/04/2024 23:26

Stanley
Sidney
Lucas
Marcus
Lionel
Wilfred

CassTheFox · 18/04/2024 23:13

I know a little twin Effie, her brother is called Jude! Congrats on your little boy.

Ikeameatballs · 18/04/2024 23:08

Agree that Stan is a good option.

Also:
Sid/Sidney
Hal/Harold
Ray/Raymond
Tim/Timothy

CallMikeBanning · 18/04/2024 23:06

Effie and Laurence ❤️

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GlowyJoey · 18/04/2024 23:04

PeaceOnThePorch · 18/04/2024 22:37

😂

Is this real? Effie? Pronounced F. E or is it pronounced differently.

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I don’t think there is any need to be rude, and would just like to highlight I haven’t at any point asked for opinions on my daughters name. Your comment is simply rude and unhelpful….

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IamnotwhouthinkIam · 18/04/2024 22:48

PeaceOnThePorch · 18/04/2024 22:37

😂

Is this real? Effie? Pronounced F. E or is it pronounced differently.

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It’s real ( pronounced F.E , yes) and becoming more and more popular as a retro nickname (like Kit for boys) and because of the late 2000’s TV show Skins. Have you not heard of Effie Gray, the Pre- Raphelite muse? ( short for Euphemia but point is Effie has been around a long time)

I think it’s pretty ( although not my personal taste unless as a nn) - and few people under 30 would have heard of the “effing and blinding” thing so won’t cause her any embarrassment at school.

PeaceOnThePorch · 18/04/2024 22:37

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 18/04/2024 21:06

Effie and Blindie?

Hmmm probably not...🤔

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Is this real? Effie? Pronounced F. E or is it pronounced differently.

Mumofgirls2017 · 18/04/2024 22:36

Effie and

rex
loki
jude
lenny
vinnie
kit
ted
rudy
rafe
otto
quinn
sidney
gus
ray
zach

Hopingtobe4 · 18/04/2024 22:26

Gus
Stan
Lorcan

AppleCrumbleTea · 18/04/2024 22:24

Huw

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 18/04/2024 22:23

Zack sprang to mind immediately for some reason? I think a good match with Effie would be another nickname type name but not necessarily another “ie” ending name.

Or maybe Max, Bram, Heath, Kit ,Lev, Ray, Finn or Rex - something short and snappy that could be a nickname but is also often used on its own.

fourelementary · 18/04/2024 22:20

Hmmm Effie and

Teddy
Reuben
Jude
Hugo
Tristan
Ollie
or
Hugh

Sealover123 · 18/04/2024 22:17

Jake

Mouthfulofquiz · 18/04/2024 22:16

Stan is a great match. @Beatrixslobber

Beatrixslobber · 18/04/2024 22:03

Stan. I love Effie by the way.

MintyCedric · 18/04/2024 22:00

Gus

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GlowyJoey · 18/04/2024 21:58

Mouthfulofquiz · 18/04/2024 21:08

Is Effie short for something? Euphemia / Ophelia? If so then you could look along similar lines for a name for her brother.
if it’s not shortened then maybe something like Albie? Or Harry?

No, not short for anything. We had looked at the longer forms but we didn’t particularly like any of them so stuck with Effie in the end! Aware that it’s not to everyone’s taste but equally I think that’s the case with every name ☺️

That being said we wouldn’t be against using a longer name for baby boy if we found one we liked, but I do also like more nickname-y names like you’ve suggested.

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GlowyJoey · 18/04/2024 21:55

BiggerBoat1 · 18/04/2024 21:05

Jeffy

Hilarious……….

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