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Jeffie

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How to Pronounce Jeffie

Pronounced JEF-ee /ˈdʒɛf.i/High

Meaning: An early-1900s '-ie' pet name connected to the Jeff-/Jefferson family; Geoffrey/Jeffrey derive from Germanic elements often read as 'peace' (a 'gawia/gisil' + 'fried', peace). Used as a girl's given name in the Southern nickname-name fashion.Low

In 30 seconds: Jeffie is a vintage '-ie' name in the Jeff/Jefferson family, given to girls around 1900. It shares the 'peace' sense behind Geoffrey, in a homey Southern style.

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Origin LowGermanic, English

MeaningAn early-1900s '-ie' pet name connected to the Jeff-/Jefferson family; Geoffrey/Jeffrey derive from Germanic elements often read as 'peace' (a 'gawia/gisil' + 'fried', peace). Used as a girl's given name in the Southern nickname-name fashion.

U.S. rank (1976)#9871 ↘ Falling

1976 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,012

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jeffie is an early-1900s pet name tied to the Jeff-/Jefferson family (Geoffrey and Jeffrey trace to Germanic roots often read as 'peace'). It was given to girls in the homespun Southern nickname-name fashion, honoring a family name in soft, affectionate form.

Most common around 1900 and long faded, Jeffie belongs with the vintage '-ie' names that feel distinctly of their era — old-fashioned, and not part of any current revival.

Did you know? Jeffie sits with the early-1900s Southern fashion of '-ie' girls' names drawn from family surnames — a warm, informal way to carry a Jefferson or Jeff namesake.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Jeffie — vintage '-ie' pet name; Jeff/Jefferson/Geoffrey link

Variations

JeffiJeffyJeffie-Lou

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeffie mean?

Jeffie is a vintage pet name tied to the Jeff/Jefferson family, sharing the 'peace' sense behind Geoffrey.

How do you pronounce Jeffie?

It's said JEF-ee /ˈdʒɛf.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jeffie a boy or girl name?

Jeffie is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Jeffie?

Jeffie is an old-fashioned name, most common around the turn of the twentieth century and rare for many decades since.