Michel
Meaning of Michel
Originating from the German and French languages, the name Michel is a unisex name that can be pronounced as MEE-khel in German and mee-SHEHL in French. It is a variation of the popular name Michael and Mitchell. In terms of popularity in the United States, Michel has been given to newborns consistently over the years, with varying rankings. In recent years, it has ranked between 4000-5000, with around 20-30 occurrences per year. The name Michel carries a strong and timeless quality, making it a lovely choice for parents seeking a classic yet unique name for their child.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as MEE-khel (/miˈxɛl/)
French
- Pronunced as mee-SHEHL (/miˈʃɛl/)
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Notable People Named Michel
| Paul-Michel Foucault was a French philosopher, historian, writer, and political activist known for his theories on power, knowledge, and social control, with a wide influence across various academic disciplines. |
| Michel Platini - Michel François Platini is a French football legend who won the Ballon d'Or three times and later became a prominent football administrator. |
| Michel de Montaigne, a prominent philosopher of the French Renaissance, is celebrated for popularizing the essay as a literary form and merging personal anecdotes with profound intellectual perspectives in his influential work Essais. |
| Michel Gondry is a renowned French filmmaker known for his creative visual style and unique approach to filmmaking, having won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. |
| Michel Rocard was a prominent French politician and member of the Socialist Party who served as Prime Minister and made significant contributions to social welfare and European policies. |
| Michel Mayor - Michel Gustave Édouard Mayor is a Swiss astrophysicist and professor emeritus at the University of Geneva, known for being a co-laureate of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics. |
| Michel Polnareff is a renowned French singer-songwriter who gained popularity in the mid-1960s and continues to be critically acclaimed, occasionally touring in France, Belgium, and Switzerland. |
| Michel Jean Legrand was a prolific French musical composer, arranger, and conductor, known for his Academy Award-winning songs and scores for films like "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" and "The Thomas Crown Affair." |
| Michel Delpech, a French singer-songwriter and actor, was known for his influential contributions to the music industry. |
| Michel Therrien is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach who has coached teams such as the Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL. |
| Michel Guérard is a renowned French chef, author, and co-founder of nouvelle cuisine, known for inventing cuisine minceur. |
| Michel Chiha (1891–1954) was a Lebanese banker, politician, writer, and journalist who played a key role in shaping modern Lebanon and is considered one of the fathers of the Lebanese Constitution. |
| Michel Côté is a Canadian businessman and former politician. |
| Michel McQueen Martin is an American journalist and correspondent for National Public Radio and WNET, known for her work in radio and television news broadcasting. |
| Michel Corneille the Younger was a renowned French painter, etcher, and engraver. |
