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Names That Mean Speech

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Effie

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Euphemia, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pleasant speech"

    • Description:

      Effie is the old-fashioned short form for Euphemia. It shares a vintage charm with Hattie and Letty although is much rarer than either. Effie is a character in The Hunger Games and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
  2. Euphemia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fair speech"

    • Description:

      Ancient martyr's name that, though not especially appealing, might still be mildly possible, especially for Anglophiles. It was widely used in early Scotland, but was overtaken by its nickname, Effie.
  3. Effy

    • Origin:

      Greek, diminutive of Euphemia

    • Meaning:

      "fair speech"

    • Description:

      This can be a short form of any Greek girls' name starting with 'Ef', such as Efstraria or Efrosini. It has also been suggested as a possible nickname for Elizabeth.
  4. Efim

    • Origin:

      Russian diminutive of Euphemios, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fair speech"

    • Description:

      Efim originated as a short form of the elaborate Greek name Euphemios and is now used as a name in its own right. It can also be spelled Yefim.
  5. Euphemios

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fair speech"

    • Description:

      Euphemios is the masculine variation of Euphemia. It was borne by an early archbishop of Constantinople.
  6. Yefim

    • Origin:

      Russian diminutive of Euphemios, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fair speech"

    • Description:

      A large proportion of Russian names are derived from those with Greek origins. Yefim comes from Euphemios, the masculine form of Euphemia.
  7. Euphamia

    • Origin:

      Variation of Euphemia, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fair speech"

    • Description:

      Variation of Euphemia.
  8. Euphemie

    • Origin:

      French, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fair speech"

    • Description:

      French variant of Euphemia, which feels a little lighter and fresher than the English form.