Carmicheal

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Carmichael is derived from the Gaelic words cairn, meaning "pile of stones," and mhaol, meaning "bare." The meaning of the name is therefore "one who lives near a pile of stones."
Pronunciation
Car-mich-el
The name Carmichael is typically pronounced as "car-mike-ul" or "car-muh-kel."
Popularity
The name Carmichael is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names for boys in the United States. It is a relatively uncommon name that is more commonly used as a surname.

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Carmicheal Name meanings & History

The name Carmichael is derived from the Gaelic words cairn, meaning "pile of stones," and mhaol, meaning "bare." The meaning of the name is therefore "one who lives near a pile of stones.". Transferred use of the surname Carmicheal. It is also used as an anglicization of MacGillemicheil. Carmichael is a unique name that might appeal to parents who are looking for something unusual and distinct. It could be a good choice for parents with Scottish heritage or an interest in Scottish culture.

Zodiac Sign of Carmicheal: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Carmicheal:

C: Clever,Choice,Cute,Chatty,Curious,Copycat,Candid

A: Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious

R: Rational,Restless,Resourceful,Reason

M: Memorabilia,Mushy,Mommy,Maternal,Memory,Mother,Manipulative

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

H: Hobnobbing,Hyper,Hope,Heart's Desire,Haggle

E: Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain,Exaggerate,Environment

L: Luscious,Lazy,Languid,Liaison,Lover,Legal,Lovely

Carmicheal is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name

Famous People

Carmichael is primarily known as a surname, although there have been a few notable individuals with the name as a first name. One of the most famous is jazz musician Hoagy Carmichael, who wrote numerous songs that have become standards, including "Stardust" and "Georgia On My Mind." Another notable figure with the name is Carmichael Dave, a sports radio personality in Sacramento, California.

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