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Effie

American  
[ef-ee] / ˈɛf i /

noun

  1. a female given name.


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“The client’s trading generates commissions that help pay for these tools that the adviser benefits from,” said Effie Antonoudi, an assistant professor of financial planning at the University of Georgia.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

In a separate statement Sunday, military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said the expansion of the ground operation would begin within the coming week.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

“We need to find a way to bring Effie the ghost to Houston with us,” Hoiberg said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

IDF spokesperson Brig Gen Effie Defrin said it had already deployed troops to defend the border with Lebanon and for "all possibilities".

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

When we reach the mayor’s house, I only have time to give Madge a quick hug before Effie hustles me off to the third floor to get ready.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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