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Michelle

male

Meaning

"Who Is Like God"

French feminine form of Michael, it preserves the Hebrew rhetorical meaning and became widespread in English-speaking contexts in the twentieth century.

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Popularity History of Michelle

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Michelle Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Michelle.

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Chelle
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Micky
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Mitchie
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Baby Name Lists That Include Michelle

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Famous Michelles

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    Michelle Obama
    American attorney and author who served as the 44th First Lady of the United States
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    Michelle Pfeiffer
    American actress known for Batman Returns and Scarface

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, French, English
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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