effie

/ˈɛfi/

Etymology

From Euphemia + -ie, or, very rarely, from modern Greek Eftychia or Euthemia (diminutive form).

name

  1. A diminutive of the female given name Euphemia, also used as a formal given name in the 19th century.“"Yes, little wild flower - I shall call you that, unless your name sounds like you. What is it, dear?" / "Effie Malie." / "That is charming; now, Effie Malie, sit down upon this mossy bank with me, […]”
  2. An unincorporated community in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States.
  3. A city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States.
  4. An unincorporated community in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States.
  5. An unincorporated community in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States.

noun

  1. An annual award given for effective marketing.“Grey Advertising won gold Effies for General Foods' Dream Whip and Swift's Sizzlean, and a pair of gold Effies went to Ally & Gargano for MCI Telecommunications and Pentax.”