Michelle Name Origin

/mi-SHEL/

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Name Origin

Michelle is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the masculine name Michel, which itself is the French form of Michael. The name means 'Who is like God?' and became popular in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Michelle each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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