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michael
origin: Hebrew
meaning: Who is like God?
As number one or two on the charts since 1954, Michael is the naming equivalent of apple pie, baseball, or the Fourth of July. It’s spawned both male (Mick) and female (Michele: feminine French form of Michel) variations, as well as last names like McMichael and Carmichael. The infatuation doesn’t stop in the US -- it’s hugely popular in tons of other countries, in both the Michael version and variations like Mikhail (Russian) and Miguel (Mexico, Spain and Portugal). The name’s got a big history too. St. Michael is one of the seven Hebrew archangels and leads the heavenly armies -- making him the patron saint of soldiers. He’s also said to be the one closest to God. The name has been common in Europe since the Middle Ages and has been bestowed on roughly a billion emperors, tsars, kings, and princes. In other words, your little Mikey will be in good company.
current U.S. popularity rank: 2010: 2
Famous michael
- Michael Jordan - former basketball player
- Michael Douglas - actor
- Michael Jackson - singer
- Michael Cera - actor
- Michael Kors - fashion designer
Infamous michael
- Michael "Mike" Tyson - boxer
- Michael David Barrett - convicted stalker
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I think it's a strong first or middle name
by AmykerrOrazio
by alexis0515We are naming our son Michael Andres after my husband Michael and my first love my daddy Andres my baby due any day :)
by charyv8541this is my baby's first name
by debmike6043We're naming our son Michael Kenneth. Michael is after my boyfriend's brother whom he is very close to, and Kenneth is after my uncle who passed away. We really love this name!
by Mersadyscoe
by bigdanceWe are naming our son Michael Anthony. The name has a lot of sentimental value to my husband and me, and now we couldn't imagine calling him anything else
by Neutrina422Despite it being quite a well-known name, I adore the name Michael. It's so masculine, strong and beautiful. Perfect name for any boy. Young and old. Also a very handsome name.
by vikkistarI cherish this name for it was my grandfather's. I was raised by my grandparents practically. He taught me everything I needed to know as a man.
by superfather99This is my son's middle name. He shares this middle name with his daddy!! His full name is Giovanni MIchael.
by benewillOur little Mikey is Michael Patrick. We love it and he is named after his daddy.
by AndiFarrowI thought that I was the only one who wanted to name my daughter this! Thank goodness that I am not alone. People always told me that I was crazy. I thought that I was crazy when I heard a grandmother call her granddaughter this, but then I kept saying it over and over again in my head and it clicked. I never would name a boy this but a girl, yes in a heartbeat. I never liked Michaela, though, it sounds wierd.
by Cannot Wait For My Job Title To Be MOMThis is my husbands name and is has a very big head because of it......no I'm kidding. But he insist on being called Mike. But as it's been stated everyone know at least 2 or 3 Michael's......
by pixieblu50we have chosen to name our baby Michael for either a boy or girl.........Michael Eli for a boy and Michael Elizabeth for a girl :)
by mp1320This would be our son's middle name ... though I am concerned with tying it to the recent passing of MJ
by BabyFinallyI like this name, but EVERYONE knows several Michaels
by amymichelle789micheal dean olawumi jr
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