Mickey

Mickey is a male first name that is also used as a pet form for Michael or Michaela.

What does the name Mickey mean?

The name Mickey has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'Who is like God?'. It is especially known due to the famous character 'Mickey Mouse' created by Walt Disney. Generally, the first name Mickey is predominantly used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the USA. There are various spelling variants such as Mickie and Micky, as well as similar forms like Mick, Mike, Mikey, and Myke. A well-known bearer of this name is the American actor Mickey Rourke.

Where does the name Mickey come from?

The first name Mickey is an English variant of Michael, derived from the biblical name Mikha'el (Hebrew מִיכָאֵל mîkhā’el), which consists of the Ancient Hebrew components mî (who), kə (like), and ’el (God).

How do you pronounce Mickey?

The pronunciation of the name Mickey is two syllables and has a gentle rhythm. In English, it sounds like 'Mi-ckey' [ˈmɪki], with the beginning starting with a short, bright 'i'. The double consonant structure in the middle adds a certain tension, while the final '-ey' softly fades like a long 'i'. Mickey has a lively and friendly sound - playful, bright, and dynamic.

When is the name day of Mickey?

The most important name day for Mickey falls on September 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Mickey is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2008 when it reached 914th place. In the last ten years, the name Mickey has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,092nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 3,802nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Mick / Mickey Mouse / Mücke

Similar first names

Maic

Famous people

• Mickey Andrews (American football player)
• Mickey Avalon (American musician)
• Mickey Bennett (British football player)
• Mickey Billingham (English musician)
• Mickey Bones (American musician)
• Mickey Brantley (American baseball player)
• Mickey Cassidy (American actor)
• Mickey Cochrane (American baseball player)
• Mickey de Boer (Dutch cricketer)
• Mickey G. (American actor)
• Mickey Graue (actor from America)
• Mickey Jones (American actor)
• Mickey Knox (character in the film 'Natural Born Killers')
• Mickey Kobrosky (American football player)
• Mickey Kreitner (baseball player from America)
• Mickey Kwiatkowski (American football player)
• Mickey Lopez (American baseball player)
• Mickey Macdonnell (American football player)
• Mickey Mantle (American baseball player)
• Mickey Milkovich (character from the US series 'Shameless')