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What could Effie be short for?

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birchwoods · 04/02/2015 12:52

I'm only 13+4 and we aren't going to find out what we're having, but for a girl, I love the name Effie. I prefer names that can be shortened and think Effie is more of a nn than a full name. The trouble is, all the names I have found that could be shortened to Effie are vile!

Any suggestions?!

Other girls' names I like are Penelope (shortened to Penny or Polly) and Camilla (Millie).

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LollyLondon · 05/02/2015 14:12

Just started reading a book with a character called Evadne (shortened to Effie).
It's Greek and pronounced "Ev-ah-th-nee" I think.

DorothyGherkins · 05/02/2015 14:17

Knew a Fiona who was known by all as Effie. Also Eva in was it Welsh or Irish where it sounds more like Eeefa, she was Effie too. (Aiofe?) Ethel if you like older names.

YoureAllABunchOfBastards · 05/02/2015 21:16

In Silas Marner there is Eppie, short for Hepzibah.

MarmiteChocolate · 05/02/2015 21:29

Fiona
Ffion
Faye

Any f name I guess.

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