Michele
Meaning of Michele
Michele is a beautiful name with a rich history and widespread usage. It is predominantly used as a female name and has its origins in Italy. In American English, Michele is pronounced as "mee-SHELL" (/miˈʃɛl/), while in Italian it is pronounced as "mee-KEH-leh" (/miˈkele/). The name has variations such as Michel and Michelle, which are also popular choices for parents looking for similar-sounding names.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that the popularity of the name Michele has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been less commonly chosen, ranking around 4000th in terms of occurrence. However, it was more popular in previous decades, reaching its peak in the 1960s when it ranked as high as 29th.
Despite its varying popularity, Michele carries timeless charm and elegance. It also holds significant cultural associations due to its Italian origin. Choosing Michele as a baby name can honor one's Italian heritage or simply embrace the beauty of this classic and internationally recognized name.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as mee-KEH-leh (/miˈkele/)
American English
- Pronunced as mee-SHELL (/miˈʃɛl/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Michele
| Michele Marie Bachmann is a former U.S. representative and Republican presidential candidate. |
| Michele Faith Wallace is a prominent black feminist author, cultural critic, and professor known for her influential book Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman. |
| Michele Morrow is a multi-talented American television presenter, actress, writer, producer, and video game personality known for her work on Good Game and as the voice of Alleria Windrunner in Hearthstone. |
| Michele Gumabao - Michele Theresa Imperial Gumabao is a Filipino volleyball player and beauty pageant titleholder known for her successful career in the sport, including multiple awards and achievements. |
| Michele Mitchell is an American filmmaker, journalist, and author known for her on-camera reporting and documentaries such as Haiti: Where Did the Money Go? and The Uncondemned. |
| Michele Tafoya is a former sports broadcaster and current conservative political advisor who hosts the podcast Sideline Sanity. |
| Michele Lee is a versatile American actress, singer, and director, best known for her role as Karen Fairgate MacKenzie on the popular TV show Knots Landing. |
| Michele Bannister is a New Zealand planetary astronomer and science communicator known for her work surveying the outermost Solar System for trans-Neptunian objects at the University of Canterbury. |
| Michele Norris - Michele L. Norris is an American journalist known for co-hosting NPR's All Things Considered and working as an opinion columnist for The Washington Post. |
| Michele Romanow is a Canadian tech entrepreneur, television personality, and venture capitalist known for co-founding Clearbanc and appearing on CBC's Dragons' Den. |
| Michele Cassou is an American painter, teacher, and author known for her innovative approach to art and creativity. |
| Michele Landsberg is a Canadian journalist, author, and feminist known for her bestselling books and advocacy for gender equality and social justice. |
| Michele Morrone is an Italian multi-talented personality known for his roles in Italian and Polish films, particularly for his portrayal of Massimo Torricelli in the 365 Days film series. |
| Michele Paolucci is an Italian footballer currently playing as a forward for Canadian club FC Manitoba. |
| Michele Geraci is an Italian politician and expert in Chinese economics with an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, known for his fluency in Mandarin and his role as Undersecretary of State at the Italian Ministry of Economic Development. |
