Details for the forename Michelle

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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].