How can you honor Michael with a baby name?

To honor Michael, you could start with Michelle (a feminine form), Miguel (Spanish) or Mike (a short form). Choose a name below to read its meaning and story.

You can also keep Michael as a first or middle name.

Feminine and masculine forms

Michelle French · Feminine form

Michaela Feminine form

Mikaela Scandinavian · Feminine form

Micaela Spanish · Feminine form

Makayla Feminine form

Mikayla Feminine form

Other forms and languages

Miguel Spanish

Mikel Basque

Michel French

Michele Italian

Mitchel Related form

Mitchell A surname that comes from Michael

Micheal Same name, another spelling

Short and affectionate forms

Mike Short form

163 US registrations in 2025.

Mickey Affectionate form

86 US registrations in 2025.

Forms come from our verified name families and directly documented language links. Uncertain family links are left out. Follow a name for the full history.

Counts for these forms: US Social Security Administration, 2025. We add the published counts for girls and boys with the exact spelling. The source withholds counts below five.

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