Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish personal names).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
EFFIE. Also Effy. Sc. forms of Euphemia (Sc. 1774 Boswell Ominous Years (Pottle 1963) 16, 1818 Scott H. Midlothian xxv., Ayr. 1823 Galt Legatees iv.; Per., Fif., Lth., 1915–26 Wilson; Ork., ne.Sc., Ags., Per., wm.Sc. 1975). See also Eupham, Phemie.
