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[Facts] French (or somewhat French) girls' name
I'm looking for some info on the girls' name Micaëlle (mee-ka-elle) which I believe to be French, though it's not common at all judging by these sources:http://www.prenoms.com/recherche/prenom.php/fiche/MICAELLEg
http://www.aufeminin.com/w/prenom/p13661/mikaelle.htmlIs it very modern, or considered 'genuine' in general? Would it normally be spelt with the accent, Micaëlle, or without? Has anyone come across it in real life? _____________________________________________________________________Elinor
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It would be pronounced similar to Michael because it has a similar 'ae' spelling. My best guess is that it is 'mi-kelle' or 'my-kelle' in English, similar to 'Michael'. But in French it would be more like "Mee-kelle".
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It would be spelt with the accent if it is pronunced mee-ka-elle
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