Mick is a masculine given name, usually a short form ( hypocorism) of Michael. Because of its popularity in Ireland, it is often used in England as a derogatory term for an Irish person or a person of Irish descent. In Australia the meaning broadened to include any Roman Catholic.

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* Mick Abrahams (born 1943), English guitarist and band leader, original guitarist for Jethro Tull * Mick Aston (1946-2013), English archaeologist * Mick Batyske, aka Mick (DJ), American DJ * Mick Brown, half of the British vocal duo Pat and Mick * Mick Coady (born 1958), English footballer *

Michael Collins (Irish leader) Michael Collins ( ga, Mícheál Ó Coileáin; 16 October 1890 – 22 August 1922) was an Irish revolutionary period, Irish revolutionary, soldier and politician who was a leading figure in the early-20th century struggle for Irish independence. ...

(1890–1922), Irish revolutionary leader, soldier, and politician * Mick Cronin (basketball) (born 1971), American basketball coach * Mick Fanning (born 1981), Australian professional surfer * Mick Foley (born 1965), American professional wrestler, actor and author * Mick Fleetwood (born 1947), British drummer and founding member of Fleetwood Mac * Mick Gadsby (born 1947), English footballer * Michael Hannah (born 1983), Australian downhill mountain biker * Mick Harvey (born 1958), Australian musician, singer-songwriter, composer, arranger and record producer * Mick Herron, British mystery and thriller novelist * Mick Hucknall (born 1960), English singer and songwriter * Mick Jagger (born 1943), lead singer and songwriter for the Rolling Stones * Mick Jenkins (rugby league) (born 1972), Welsh rugby footballer * Mick Jenkins (rapper) (born 1991), American rapper * Mick Jones (disambiguation) * Mick McGinley (born 1940/1), Irish Gaelic footballer and father of professional golfer Paul * Mick Mannock (1887–1918), British First World War fighter ace * Mickey Mantle (1931-1995), American Major League Baseball Hall-of-Fame player nicknamed "the Mick" *

Mick Mars Robert Alan Deal (born May 4, 1951), known professionally as Mick Mars, is an American musician and the retired lead guitarist and co-founder of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. He is known for his aggressive, melodic solos and bluesy riffs ...

(born 1951 or 1955), guitarist for Mötley Crüe born Robert Alan Deal * Mick Mercer (born 1958), British journalist * Mick Molloy (born 1966), Australian comedian, writer, producer and actor * Mick Molloy (born 1944), Irish former rugby union player * Mick Mulvaney (born 1967), American politician * Mick Peck (born 1981), New Zealand magician * Michael Potter (born 1963), Australian rugby league coach and former player *

Mick Ralphs Michael Geoffrey Ralphs (born 31 March 1944, Herefordshire) is an English musician, vocalist and songwriter, who was a founding member of rock bands Mott the Hoople and Bad Company. Career Ralphs began his career as a teenager, playing with b ...

(born 1944), English guitarist and songwriter, founding member of rock bands Mott the Hoople and Bad Company * Mick Ronson (1946-1993), English guitarist for David Bowie's The Spiders from Mars * Mick Schumacher (born 1999), German racing driver and son of former F1 champion Michael Schumacher * Mick Taylor (born 1949), English guitarist for the Rolling Stones * Mick Thomson (born 1973), American guitarist for Slipknot *

Mick Tongraya Mik Thongraya ( th, มิกค์ ทองระย้า; born 28 November 1992) is a Thai actor and model. Currently, he is signed under Channel 7. Personal life Thongraya is of Danish and Thai descent. He graduated from Ramkhamhaeng Un ...

(born 1992), Thai actor and model

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* Mick Belker, on the TV series '' Hill Street Blues'' * Mick Carter, on the British soap opera ''EastEnders'' * Michael "Crocodile" Dundee, in the Crocodile Dundee film series * Mick Garvey, on the TV series ''

Benidorm Benidorm is a town and municipality in the province of Alicante, Valencia, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Benidorm has been a tourist destination within Spain since 1925, when its port was extended and the first hotels were built, though ...

'' * Mick Kanic, on the '' Power Rangers Ninja Steel'' * Mick Kelly, in the 1940 novel '' The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter'' and the 1968 film adaptation

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