40+ Popular Nicknames for Michael

What are some good nicknames for Michael? Are there any nicknames for Michael other than Mike?

You will find cute, funny, cool, and popular Mike or Michael nicknames in this post.

First, let’s look at the origin of the name, Michael.

Origin and Meaning of Michael

Michael is a Hebrew name, “Mikhael,” which means “who resembles God” or “who is like God.” Michael is correctly pronounced “MIY-Kal.” The name exudes strength, dominion, power, and authority because the divine bearer executes God’s judgment.

Michael is a popular name globally for some good reasons. First, Michael has biblical origins; Michael, the archangel of God, bears the name. Also, we cannot discount Michael Jackson’s contribution to the popularity of the name.

Popular Nicknames for Michael (Mike)

Here are some popular names for a guy named Mike or Michael:

1. Mike
2. Mikey
3. Mick
4. Mac
5. Michaelangelo
6. Michi
7. Mikes
8. Mikester
9. Mikle
10. Mitch
11. Mitt
12. Mikel

Cute Nicknames for Michael (Mike)

If you like cute pet names, you will find these cute pet names for Mike or Michael:

13. Myke: My Mike.
14. Angel: Angel Mike.
15. Meek
16. Mikester
17. Mika
18. Milky
19. Misha: Russian variation.

Funny Nicknames for Michael (Mike)

They may not make you laugh out loud, but these funny nicknames for Michael will lift the corners of your mouth:

20. Handsfree Mike
21. Yikes
22. Bike
23. Dyke
24. Mickey
25. Muck
26. Micro
27. Mighty Mike
28. Wacko: From Wacko Jacko, MJ’s nickname.

Cool Nicknames for Mike (Michael)

The following are cool nicknames you can call a guy named Michael or Mike:

29. Tyson
30. Magic Mike
31. Big Mike
32. Iron Mike: Mike Tyson’s nickname.
33. Psych: Rhymes with Mike.
34. Miguel
35. Mihai
36. Mikhail
37. Mikko
38. Michel
39. Miquel
40. Mikha
41. MJ: Inspired by Michael Jackson.
42. Jordan: Especially if he is great at basketball.
43. Mack: Like the truck. Fitting for a Michael that is built like a truck.

Famous People Named Michael (Mike)

When you need nicknames for a particular name, the nickname of famous people bearing that name is a great place to start. Here are some famous people named Michael or Mike:

• Michael Jackson: American King of Pop.
• Michael Jordan: a legendary basketball player.
• Michael Phelps: multiple Olympic champion swimmer and medalist
• Michael Philip Jagger: known as “Mick Jagger,” a member of the British group “The Rolling Stones.”
• Michael Richard Pence: He is popularly known as Mike Pence, former Vice President of the United States.
• George Michael Dolenz: known as “Micky Dolenz,” a member of the American band “The Monkees.”
• Michael Douglas: American actor.
• Michael W Smith: Christian musician and singer.
• Michael Buble: Canadian singer and artist.
• Michael James Way: bassist for American rock band My Chemical Romance from 2001-2013, fondly called “Mikey.”

Now, it’s your turn to tell us any good Mike nicknames that aren’t on the list.

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