Michaels (name)
| Michaels |
| Family name |
| Pronunciation |
English: /ˈmaɪkəlz/ my-kəlz, mī′·kəlz |
| Meaning |
form of 'Who is like God' |
| Region of origin |
Hebrew |
| Related names |
Michels, Michals, St. Michaels |
Michaels is an patronymic surname meaning "son of Michael". The prefix Michael- comes from Hebrew: מִיכָאֵל / מיכאל [miˈχaʔel]), meaning "Who is like God?". A common English language surname, it is rare as a given name. There are other spellings. People with the name Michaels include:
Academics
- Patrick Michaels (born 1950), American research professor specializing on the influence of climate on agriculture
Arts and entertainment
- Al Michaels (born 1944), American television sportscaster
- Amber Michaels (born 1968), American actress, model
- Barry Michaels (born 1952), American radio personality
- Bret Michaels (born 1963), American lead vocalist of the band Poison
- Dan Michaels (born 1963), American producer, record company owner, saxophonist/Lyriconist; member of the rock band The Choir
- David Michaels (actor) (born 1964), British actor
- Devon Michaels (born 1970), American actress
- Gianna Michaels (born 1983), American pornographic actress
- Jesse Michaels (born 1969), American songwriter, guitarist and artist
- Jillian Michaels (actress) (born ?), Canadian voice actress
- Lorne Michaels (born 1944), Canadian television producer, writer and comedian
- Margaret Michaels (born ?), American actress
- Mia Michaels (born ?), American choreographer
- Michelle Michaels (born 1983), American actress
- Nick Michaels (born ?), Canadian broadcaster, writer, actor and producer
- Randy Michaels (born ?), American broadcaster and entrepreneur
- Sean Michaels (born 1958), American actor
- Tammy Lynn Michaels (born 1974), American actress
- Todd Michaels (born ?), American national radio personality and entertainer
- Trina Michaels (born 1982), American actress
Literary
Sports
- Chris Michaels (born 1961), American professional wrestler
- Cody Michaels (born ?), American wrestler
- Jason Michaels (born 1976), American MLB outfielder
- Jillian Michaels (personal trainer) (born 1974), American fitness expert and TV personality
- Joseph Michaels (born ?), American soccer player
- Kyle Michaels (born ?), Czech Hockey player
- Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (born 1969), American, equestrian show jumper for Germany
- Rick Michaels (born 1974), American professional wrestler
- Shawn Michaels (born 1965), American professional wrestler
- Stephen Michaels (born 1987), Australian rugby player
- Walt Michaels (born 1929), American, former football player, former head coach of New York Jets
Other
- The Michaels, Canadians, public name used to refer to the duo of Michael Stark and Michael Leshner
- Michael Scott Nichols, (born 1991) American hermaphrodite whose arrogance leads he/she to believe it is always right.
See also