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Michelle (female)

Variants:Micaela (F) Michaela (F) Michalina (F) Michêle (F)
Diminutive(s):Chelle (F)
Pet Name(s):Mick (F) Mickey (F) Shell (F)
Derivative(s):Shelley (F)
Derivative of:Michal (F)
Masculine form:Michael (M) Michel (M)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Private communication
Notes:

French feminine form of Michel, the French form of Michael [q.v.], from the Hebrew name Micah, "one who is like God".

Michelle has recently become popular in English-speaking countries.

A private correspondent has added a number of possible pet names [as above].
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