Correct spelling, explanation: the name Michael comes from Hebrew Mikha’el, and considering the meaning, Michael is the closest sounding anglicization of this name, and as such, it is often considered to be the standard or the most correct form of the existing variants of the name.
Definition of Michael:
a popular masculine given name of Hebrew origin.
I have posters of Michael Jordans on all the walls!
My brother’s name is Michael, but everyone just calls him Mike.
Incorrect spelling, explanation: the Hebrew name Michael has a lot of different variants all over the world. One of these is Micheal which can be considered an anglicized version of the Irish Mícheál. Please remember, that even though in some cases this may be a misspelling with the switched ae and ea, in other situations it may be someone’s actual name!
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Scottish spelling is Micheal
I have Scottish roots and my middle name is spelled this way.
They are actually both correct.
The correct spelling is, “Michael”. Any other way is incorrect. Anyone who spells their name as, “Micheal” is incorrect and should seek to correct it at once, or continue living wrong.
Yes, there is a difference, please keep in mind that Micheal is a rare spelling that is sometimes an anglicized form of the Irish names Micheál, Mícheál and Michéal, or the Scottish Gaelic name Mìcheal.
could it be possible that there is a difference in IRISH MICHEAL or MICHAEL English spelling ?
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