Effie

Effie has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Effie isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Effie is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Effie was, in the past month, the 1127th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Effie is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Effie was viewed 71 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Effie's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Effie is most adored in South Dakota, South Carolina and Illinois.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Alaska, Indiana and Wisconsin.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Effie.

Most popular breeds named Effie:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Cocker Spaniel
3. Havanese
4. Golden Retriever

Effie is found in these categories:

scottish

A diminutive form of Euphemia, popular in Scotland.

posh

Derived from Greek, suggesting nobility, and popular among British aristocracy.

old-fashioned

Popular during the Victorian era, now it's a rare canine moniker.

greek

Derived from Euphemia, a Greek name meaning "well-spoken".

cute

Evokes endearing charm, inspired by Hunger Games' effervescent character.