Is Michael an irish name? Does it have to be micheal to be considered irish?

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Is Michael an irish name? Does it have to be micheal to be considered irish?

My sons middle name is michael. I intended it to be irish as well as just like his dads. 2 years later i discover that my husbands birth certificate says micheal. everything in recent history has michael on it. this includes his military papers, the motgage, our marrage certificate and our sons birth certificate. am i just makeing a big deal out of nothing or what? i should mention that i dislike my mother in law so that would be the only person who points out the birth certificate thing. my own husband didn't even know until he needed his birth certificate. yes i know he probably needed it to get into the service. i guess he didn't notice or didn't tell me. I am a little upset but on the other hand everyone I know spells Michael with ae not ea. What does everyone else think?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: In Irish the name Michael is spelt M㭣he㡬 and is pronounced mee-hall. No matter what language it is spelt in, it is still the same name so you shouldn't worry about it too much.