Gender: Masculine
Usage: English, German, Czech, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Pronounced: MIE-kəl (English), MI-khah-el (German)]
From the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el) meaning "who is like God?". This is a rhetorical question, implying no person is like God. Saint Michael was one of the seven archangels in Hebrew tradition and the only one identified as an archangel in the Bible. In the Book of Revelation in the New Testament he is portrayed as the leader of heaven's armies, and thus is considered the patron saint of soldiers.
Mike, Mickey,Michael, Miguel, Miguelito, Even Mikey wasn't too bad, though I get heebie jeebies when called that by anyone other than my dear and near relatives. I actually like Michael despite the religious connotations associated with it. I like the Michael as the patron saint of soldiers though, that's pretty cool. Maybe a full back tattoo of the Archangel Michael with wings spread and an M4 in each fist with the Logo "ThisWill Not Stand" or "Shut the Fuck Up Donnie"
Michael was the number one boys name in US popularity from 1950 to 1998 when it became number two. This year Jacob was number one.There are entirely too damn many Michael's in the world. 50% of the Monkees in the world were named Michael for God's sake.
Why can't poeple spell it either? Shari worked for a Micheal for a year. Is it my fault the dumb SOB can't spell his own name, NO but 20 years later my wife spells my name Micheal then gets annoyed when I pronounce her name Sherrie instead of Shari. Crap, she's from Jersey. Have you met anyone from Joisey who could pronounce any English word correctly.
On a Facebook quiz my Parents Got an F- for originality in choosing my name way in the mid 50's. Another quiz said my Indian name is "Strong Heart" Tell it to my cardiologist, money grubbing bastard.
Michael was the number one boys name in US popularity from 1950 to 1998 when it became number two. This year Jacob was number one.There are entirely too damn many Michael's in the world. 50% of the Monkees in the world were named Michael for God's sake.
Why can't poeple spell it either? Shari worked for a Micheal for a year. Is it my fault the dumb SOB can't spell his own name, NO but 20 years later my wife spells my name Micheal then gets annoyed when I pronounce her name Sherrie instead of Shari. Crap, she's from Jersey. Have you met anyone from Joisey who could pronounce any English word correctly.
On a Facebook quiz my Parents Got an F- for originality in choosing my name way in the mid 50's. Another quiz said my Indian name is "Strong Heart" Tell it to my cardiologist, money grubbing bastard.
Mick, you may record one strong vote for "Shut the fuck up, Donny." I'd contribute money to a fund to help make that happen.
ReplyDeleteBesides disliking my name (you notice my child is not a junior), I go through the thing of people saying either "Lezzzlie" or "Lessslie". My parents intended the sibilant way. But even my Granny-O said it with the Z's. My name is considered very Celtic or Gaelic which is quite appropriate for me. When I just looked it up, I saw (for the first time ever) that it possibly refers to a "holly garden" which would be kind of nice. Prior to this research, however, it's always been "from the gray fort (castle)" which is damned uninspiring.
Leslie with a soft s, from the gray fort of the prickly holly garden, I prithee join me on my quest to to slay the Jesus, Let's Roll!
ReplyDeleteNew shit has come to light, knave! Nobody fucks with The Jesus.
ReplyDeleteI speak,old friend, of lines drawn in the desert sand. Am I right? Prithee, Am I right?
ReplyDeleteYou're dead on, Micheal! Thee has it! I need to shake a little of that sand out of my boots and pack them up again for the next trip.
ReplyDeleteAm I going to have to separate you two?
ReplyDeleteHa, Kass! MAYBE, if we're dishing about Lebowski. "Mickey, outside. Les, to your seat. Pritee shut up. Both of you!"
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