mick

Mick is a masculine given name and nickname most often derived from Michael. It is widely used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and is sometimes chosen as a given name in its own right without formal expansion from Michael. The spelling Mick is common in informal contexts and appears in various cultures influenced by English naming practices.

As a familiar form of Michael, Mick is typically casual and friendly in tone. In some historical contexts, especially in references to Irish people, the term Mick has been used as a pejorative stereotype or insult; in modern usage it is generally considered disrespectful and should be avoided in formal or respectful discourse.

Notable individuals called Mick include Mick Jagger, the English singer and frontman of the Rolling Stones; Mick Foley, an American professional wrestler; and Mick Fleetwood, the English musician and co-founder of Fleetwood Mac.

In fiction and media, the name has been used for various characters and personas, reflecting its status as a common informal form of Michael in many English-speaking cultures.