Variations of Michael
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Mikkel
Danish variation of Michael
Unless you're Nordic, probably best to stick with Michael if you want to avoid a life of confusion and misspelling.
Mischa
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Though the Mischa spelling is migrating toward the feminine side thanks to actress Mischa Barton, this Russian boys' short form still works for children of both sexes, as Mischa or Misha.
Mica
Short form of Michal
Mica is not the same name -- though it sounds the same -- as Micah, but the h makes it feel more masculine.
Michon
Michon is a refined masculine name with French linguistic roots, though it remains uncommon in both France and other French-speaking regions. It likely developed as a diminutive form of Michel (the…
Meical
Meical is the Welsh form of Michael, a masculine name with Hebrew origins meaning 'Who is like God?' This question is rhetorical, implying that no one is like God. Pronounced roughly as 'MAY-cal', it…
Mikael
Scandinavian, Finnish, and Breton form of Michael
"who is like God?"
This variation of Michael is very popular in Iceland and Puerto Rico, but has only made the cut for the US Top 1000 two separate years —2016 and 2023. Angel-esque boy names ending in L trended…
Mikko
Finnish, from Hebrew
"who is like God?"
Cute Finnish version of Michael.
Micho
Micho is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It most commonly functions as a diminutive of Michael (Hebrew, 'who is like God') in Spanish-speaking communities, though it can also be…
Mihangel
Mihangel is a Welsh variant of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?' It preserves the traditional Welsh pronunciation and spelling pattern. While not commonly…
Misi
Misi is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Polynesian contexts, particularly Samoan, it often serves as a diminutive or variant of Moses. In Finnish, Misi functions as a nickname for…
Michel
French form and German short form of Michael, Hebrew
"who is like God"
While the (male) French form is pronounced in English like the girls' name Michelle and the German form had a hard k-like sound in the middle, this variation of Michael is distinguished by being used…
Mikel
Basque and Scandinavian variation of Michael
"who is like God"
A Basque and Scandinavian form of Michael, pronounced MEE-kel. In the US, it is sometimes chosen as a modern alternative spelling of Michael.
Mihai
Romanian, from Hebrew
"who is like God?"
The cute Romanian form of Michael, Mihai is a popular name with a lot of historical significance in Romania — the most famous figure being Mihai the Brave, one of Romania’s greatest national heroes.
Michele
Italian variation of Michael
"who is like God?"
One of the few Italian forms less attractive than the original, this time because it will forever be mistaken with the feminine version.