Origin: Spanish, Portuguese
Meaning: “who resembles God?”
from the Hebrew name Michael
Best Nicknames:
Mick, Mickey, Miggy, Mike, Miguelito
Variations and Sound Alikes:
Micael, Mical, Michail, Michal, Michale, Micheal,
Mikael, Mychael, Mychal, Mykal, Mykel, Mykell
Miguel in Different Languages
Michael, Michel, Mihai, Mikhail, Mikha, Mikko, Miquel
Miguel TV and Movie Quotes:
“You know, my name is Miguel Hernandez, very well
known to everybody, even to the bulls.”
Columbo: A Matter of Honor (1976)
“Just like when you’re milking a goat, Miguel.”
The Magnificent Seven (1960)
Famous people named Miguel or its variations
1. Miguel José Ferrer (b. 1955), American actor
2. Miguel Amaral (b. 1954), Portuguese aristocrat, amateur racer;
born Miguel Maria de Sá Pais do Amaral, 4th Count of Alferrarede
3. Miguel Krigsner, Bolivian-born Brazilian billionaire
Miguel Middle Names
Miguel Domenico
Miguel Eduardo
Miguel Felipe
Miguel Reinaldo