Mitch
Meaning of Mitch
Mitch is a popular male name with American and British English pronunciations of /mɪtʃ/. It is often used as a short form of the name Mitchell. Derived from the Hebrew name Michael, Mitch means "who is like God?" This name has been given to boys for many years, with its popularity peaking in the early 1960s. While it has declined in recent decades, it still remains a well-known and beloved choice for parents looking for a strong and timeless name for their baby boy. Whether you prefer the full name Mitchell or the nickname Mitch, this name carries a sense of strength and familiarity that can be appealing to many parents.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as mich (/mɪtʃ/)
British English
- Pronunced as mitch (/mɪtʃ/)
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Notable People Named Mitch
| Mitch Albom - Mitchell David Albom is an American author, journalist, and musician known for his inspirational stories, with over 40 million copies of his books sold worldwide. |
| Mitch Landrieu - Mitchell Joseph Landrieu is an American lawyer and politician who served as Mayor of New Orleans from 2010 to 2018 and as Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 2004 to 2010. |
| Mitch Grassi - Mitchell Coby Michael Grassi is an American singer known for his high tenor voice and as a founding member of the a cappella groups Pentatonix and Superfruit. |
| Mitch Haniger - Mitchell Evan Haniger is an American professional baseball left fielder who has played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, and currently plays for the San Francisco Giants. |
| Mitch Williams - Mitchell Steven Williams, also known as "Wild Thing," is a former MLB relief pitcher and studio analyst for the MLB Network. |
| Mitch Mitchell - John Graham "Mitch" Mitchell was an English drummer and child actor, best known for his work in the Jimi Hendrix Experience and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. |
| Mitch Kupchak - Mitchell Kupchak is a former professional basketball player and current president of basketball operations and general manager of the Charlotte Hornets. |
| Mitch Kapor - Mitchell David Kapor is an American entrepreneur known for his work in the personal computer software industry, co-founding Lotus and the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and serving as the founding chair of the Mozilla Foundation. |
| Mitch Ryder, born William Sherille Levise Jr., is an American rock singer with a career spanning over four decades and more than 25 albums. |
| Mitch Gagnon is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division, most notably in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. |
| Mitch Ivey - Mitchell Ivey is a former American international swimmer, backstroke specialist, Olympic medalist, and prominent Olympic and college swimming coach. |
| Mitch Richmond - Mitchell James Richmond III, a former professional basketball player, was a six-time NBA All-Star, a five-time All-NBA Team member, and a former NBA Rookie of the Year, with his jersey No. 2 retired by the Sacramento Kings. |
| Mitch Austin - Mitchell Gregory Reginald Austin is an Australian professional soccer player and social media content creator known for his work on YouTube and TikTok. |
| Mitch Thomas Keller is a professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball (MLB). |
| Mitch Larkin - Mitchell James Larkin is an Australian competitive swimmer known for specializing in backstroke events and representing Australia at multiple Summer Olympics. |
