Mickey Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mickey Name at a Glance

Name	Mickey
Meaning	Diminutive form of Michael 'Who is like God?'.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Mickey Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mickey means “Diminutive form of Michael 'Who is like God”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mickey Name Origin

Our database records Mickey under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mickey a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mickey is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mickey

When considering Mickey for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.