The spelling of the name "Eppie" uses the IPA phonetic transcription to accurately represent its pronunciation. The first sound in the name is the short "e" vowel sound, represented as /ɛ/. The second sound is the plosive "p" sound, represented as /p/. The final sound in the name is the long "e" vowel sound, represented as /i:/. The two "p"s in the name are necessary to indicate the plosive sound, distinguishing it from the name "Epie." With this transcription, the spelling of "Eppie" accurately conveys its pronunciation.
The name "Eppie" is a diminutive form of the name "Epiphany". The origin of the name "Epiphany" comes from the Greek word "epiphaneia", which means "manifestation" or "appearance". In Christianity, Epiphany refers to the feast day commemorating the manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Magi, or the Three Wise Men. The name "Eppie" is often used as a nickname for girls named Epiphany.