Michille

Meaning & origin

Michille is a rare variant spelling of Michelle, which was itself a popular name in the mid-20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1961 and saw its peak usage in 1969, the same year that Michelle ranked among the top 20 names nationally. Michille never achieved widespread popularity, however, and is likely a spelling innovation influenced by other French-derived names ending in -ille. The name has remained extremely uncommon since the 1970s, and in recent years it has been given to fewer than five babies per year, reflecting its trajectory as a stable but rarely used choice. No top states recorded this spelling, suggesting it appeared as a scattered, one-off choice across the country.

Michille is a variant spelling of Michelle, the French feminine form of Michel, from Hebrew Michael. The name Michael derives from the Hebrew phrase 'mi ka'el,' meaning 'who is like God?' Michelle became common in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century, and Michille represents a less common respelling that saw modest use in the 1960s.