Mick is a masculine given name, usually a short form (

hypocorism A hypocorism ( or ; from Ancient Greek: (), from (), 'to call by pet names', sometimes also ''hypocoristic'') or pet name is a name used to show affection for a person. It may be a diminutive form of a person's name, such as ''Izzy'' for I ...

) of Michael. Because of its popularity in Ireland, it is often used in England as a

derogatory term A pejorative or slur is a word or grammatical form expressing a negative or a disrespectful connotation, a low opinion, or a lack of respect toward someone or something. It is also used to express criticism, hostility, or disregard. Sometimes, a ...

for an Irish person or a person of Irish descent. In Australia the meaning broadened to include any

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People

Mick Abrahams Michael Timothy Abrahams (born 7 April 1943) is an English guitarist and band leader, best known for being the original guitarist for Jethro Tull from 1967 to 1968 and the frontman for Blodwyn Pig. Jethro Tull Abrahams was born in Luton, B ...

(born 1943), English guitarist and band leader, original guitarist for Jethro Tull *

Mick Aston Michael Antony Aston (1 July 1946 – 24 June 2013) was an English archaeologist who specialised in Early Medieval landscape archaeology. Over the course of his career, he lectured at both the University of Bristol and University of Oxford an ...

(1946-2013), English archaeologist * Mick Batyske, aka

Mick (DJ) Mick Batyske, known by his stage name DJ MICK (also sometimes styled as MICK) and formerly Mick Boogie, is an American DJ and entrepreneur. He is an A-list DJ and spun private parties for celebrities including Kanye West, LeBron James, Jay-Z a ...

, American DJ * Mick Brown, half of the British vocal duo

Pat and Mick Pat and Mick were a British pop duo, consisting of popular radio personalities Pat Sharp and Mick Brown, both of whom are from London. They released a charity single, a cover version, each year from 1988 to 1993, achieving a top-10 hit with ...

Mick Coady Michael Liam Coady (born 1 October 1958 in Dipton, County Durham) is an English former professional footballer, who played for Sunderland AFC, Carlisle United, Sydney Olympic, Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club ...

(born 1958), English footballer * Michael Collins (Irish leader) (1890–1922), Irish revolutionary leader, soldier, and politician *

Mick Cronin (basketball) Michael Walter Cronin (born July 17, 1971)
Cincinnati Enquirer. 2 May 1999. is an American men's ...

(born 1971), American basketball coach *

Mick Fanning Michael Eugene Fanning (born 13 June 1981) is an Australian professional surfer who was crowned champion of the Association of Surfing Professionals/World Surf League (ASP/WSL)'s World Tour in 2007, 2009 and 2013. In 2015, he survived a shark ...

(born 1981), Australian professional surfer *

Mick Foley Michael Francis Foley (born June 7, 1965) is an American actor, author, retired professional wrestler, and color commentator. He is currently signed to WWE under the company's Legends program, acting as a company ambassador. Foley worked for m ...

(born 1965), American professional wrestler, actor and author *

Mick Fleetwood Michael John Kells Fleetwood (born 24 June 1947) is a British musician, songwriter and occasional actor. He is best known as the drummer, co-founder, and leader of the rock band Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood, whose surname was merged with that of t ...

(born 1947), British drummer and founding member of Fleetwood Mac *

Mick Gadsby Michael David Gadsby (born 1 August 1947) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Notts County, York City, Grimsby Town, Bradford City and Hartlepool. Career Born in Oswestry, Gadsby pl ...

(born 1947), English footballer *

Michael Hannah Michael Hannah (born 21 November 1983 in Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia) is a professional downhill mountain biker and the older brother of Tracey Hannah. He is the understudy of Roslin Kummin and is sponsored by Urata. Sometimes he likes to g ...

(born 1983), Australian downhill mountain biker *

Mick Harvey Michael John Harvey (born 29 August 1958) is an Australian musician, singer-songwriter, composer, arranger and record producer. A multi-instrumentalist, he is best known for his long-term collaborations with Nick Cave, with whom he formed The ...

(born 1958), Australian musician, singer-songwriter, composer, arranger and record producer *

Mick Herron Mick Herron is a British mystery and thriller novelist. He is the author of the ''Slough House'' series, early novels of which have been adapted for the ''Slow Horses'' television series. He won the Crime Writers' Association 2013 Gold Dagger aw ...

, British mystery and thriller novelist *

Mick Hucknall Michael James Hucknall (born 8 June 1960) is an English singer and songwriter. Hucknall achieved international fame in the 1980s as the lead singer and songwriter of the soul-influenced pop band Simply Red, with whom he enjoyed a 25-year career ...

(born 1960), English singer and songwriter *

Mick Jagger Sir Michael Philip Jagger (born 26 July 1943) is an English singer and songwriter who has achieved international fame as the lead vocalist and one of the founder members of the rock band the Rolling Stones. His ongoing songwriting partnershi ...

(born 1943), lead singer and songwriter for the Rolling Stones *

Mick Jenkins (rugby league) Michael Jenkins (born 9 June 1972) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A Wales international forward, Jenkins played at club level for the Newcastle Knights, Workington Town, Gateshead Thunder ...

(born 1972), Welsh rugby footballer *

Mick Jenkins (rapper) Jayson Mick Jenkins (born April 16, 1991) is an American rapper based in Chicago and signed to Cinematic Music Group. His debut album, '' The Healing Component'', was released in 2016, followed by ''Pieces of a Man'' in 2018. Early life and e ...

(born 1991), American rapper *

Mick Jones (disambiguation) Mick Jones may refer to: Music *Mick Jones (Foreigner guitarist) (born 1944), English guitarist, songwriter and record producer in the rock band Foreigner and earlier Spooky Tooth ** ''Mick Jones'' (album), a 1989 album by Foreigner musician Mick J ...

Mick McGinley Mick McGinley (born 1940/1) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer who played for St Eunan's and the Donegal county team. McGinley is from Dunfanaghy. He attended St Eunan's College, where he played for the school team and was part of the 1956 ...

(born 1940/1), Irish Gaelic footballer and father of professional golfer Paul *

Mick Mannock Edward Corringham "Mick" Mannock (24 May 1887 – 26 July 1918) was a British flying ace in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force during the First World War. Mannock was a pioneer of fighter aircraft tactics in aerial warfare. At the time ...

(1887–1918), British First World War fighter ace *

Mickey Mantle Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 – August 13, 1995), nicknamed "the Commerce Comet" and "the Mick", was an American professional baseball player. Mantle played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career (1951–1968) with the New York ...

(1931-1995), American Major League Baseball Hall-of-Fame player nicknamed "the Mick" * Mick Mars (born 1951 or 1955), guitarist for Mötley Crüe born Robert Alan Deal *

Mick Mercer Mick Mercer (born Bichael Bercer, 2 June 1957) is a journalist and author best known for his books, photos and reviews of the goth, punk and indie music scenes. Life and work Mercer is primarily a writer focused on the gothic scene and its m ...

(born 1958), British journalist *

Mick Molloy Michael Molloy (born 11 July 1966) is an Australian comedian, writer, producer, actor and television and radio presenter who has been active in radio, television, stand-up and film. He currently hosts '' The Front Bar'' on the Seven Network. ...

(born 1966), Australian comedian, writer, producer and actor *

(born 1944), Irish former rugby union player *

Mick Mulvaney John Michael Mulvaney (born July 21, 1967) is an American politician who served as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from February 2017 until March 2020, and as acting White House Chief of Staff from January 2019 until March ...

(born 1967), American politician *

Mick Peck Mick Peck is a professional award-winning magic (illusion), magician based in Auckland, New Zealand. He is a member of The Magic Circle (organisation), The Magic Circle of London, the world's most prestigious magic organisation and the President ...

(born 1981), New Zealand magician *

Michael Potter Michael Potter (born 24 September 1963) is an Australian professional rugby league football coach who is the interim head coach of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League, and a former professional rugby league football ...

(born 1963), Australian rugby league coach and former player * Mick Ralphs (born 1944), English guitarist and songwriter, founding member of rock bands Mott the Hoople and Bad Company *

Mick Ronson Michael Ronson (26 May 1946 – 29 April 1993) was an English musician, songwriter, arranger, and producer. He achieved critical and commercial success working with David Bowie as the guitarist of the Spiders from Mars. He was a session musici ...

(1946-1993), English guitarist for David Bowie's The Spiders from Mars *

Mick Schumacher Mick Schumacher (; born 22 March 1999) is a German racing driver who is the current reserve driver for the Mercedes AMG Formula One Team. Schumacher began his career in karting in 2008, progressing to the German ADAC Formula 4 by 2015. Afte ...

(born 1999), German racing driver and son of former F1 champion Michael Schumacher *

Mick Taylor Michael Kevin Taylor (born 17 January 1949) is an English guitarist, best known as a former member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers (1967–1969) and the Rolling Stones (1969–1974). As a member of the Stones, he appeared on: ''Let It Bleed'' ...

(born 1949), English guitarist for the Rolling Stones *

Mick Thomson Mickael Gordon "Mick" Thomson (born November 3, 1973) is an American musician. He is one of two guitarists for the heavy metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #7. Thomson originally met founding Slipknot members Anders Colsefni, Donn ...

(born 1973), American guitarist for Slipknot * Mick Tongraya (born 1992), Thai actor and model

Fictional characters

* Mick Belker, on the TV series ''

Hill Street Blues ''Hill Street Blues'' is an American serial police procedural television series that aired on NBC in prime-time from January 15, 1981, to May 12, 1987, for 146 episodes. The show chronicles the lives of the staff of a single police station loca ...

'' *

Mick Carter Mick Carter is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera '' EastEnders'' played by Danny Dyer, making his first appearance in the show in the episode originally broadcast in the United Kingdom on 25 December 2013. Dyer's casting was annou ...

, on the British soap opera ''EastEnders'' *

Michael "Crocodile" Dundee Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee (also called Mick), played by Paul Hogan, is a fictional protagonist in the ''Crocodile Dundee'' film series consisting of ''Crocodile Dundee'', ''Crocodile Dundee II'', and ''Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles''. Th ...

, in the Crocodile Dundee film series * Mick Garvey, on the TV series '' Benidorm'' * Mick Kanic, on the ''

Power Rangers Ninja Steel ''Power Rangers Ninja Steel'' is the twenty-fourth season of the television program '' Power Rangers''. The season was produced primarily using footage, costumes, and props from Japanese 39th Super Sentai series '' Shuriken Sentai Ninninger'' ...

'' * Mick Kelly, in the 1940 novel ''

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter ''The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter'' (1940) is the debut novel by the American author Carson McCullers; she was 23 at the time of publication. It is about a deaf man named John Singer and the people he encounters in a 1930s mill town in the US state ...

'' and the 1968 film adaptation

People

Fictional characters

See also