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Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage Medieval French, Dutch (Rare)
Meaning & History
Medieval French diminutive of Michel, as it contains the French diminutive suffix -on. Also compare Madelon, Marion 1 and Michou.This name has fallen out of use in the francophone world; it now only survives there as a patronymic surname.Michon is still in use in the Dutch-speaking world (particularly the Netherlands), where the name is used on both genders (though more often on men than on women).