At a Glance
- Meaning
- Fort of (St.) Michael
- Origin
- Scottish (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- KAR-my-kuhl
Carmichael is a Scottish (place name/surname) unisex name meaning “fort of (St.) Michael”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Carmichael
Meaning: Fort of (St.) Michael.
Origin: Scottish (place name/surname).
A common claim: 'Carmichael' is often glossed as 'friend of Michael.' Actually: This misreads the Brythonic element 'caer' (fort/stronghold) as 'friend'; the name actually refers to a fort/stronghold associated with (St.) Michael.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Carmichael
KAR-my-kuhlIPA /ˈkɑːrmaɪkəl/
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