ripple effect

The continuing impact that one thing or event has on others. She always hoped that the kindness she showed others would have a positive ripple effect through her community. Many people believe that the flapping of a butterfly's wings can cause a ripple effect that impacts weather patterns hundreds of miles away.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Manfredo	-	Italian
Agnieszka	ahg-NYESH-kah	Polish
TÓNi	-	Hungarian
ĐUraĐA	-	Serbian, Croatian (Archaic)
QuÝ	-	Vietnamese
Mikko	MEEK-kee	Finnish