name
Michael Phelps
MY-kul FELPS
ˈmaɪkəl fɛlpsListen
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MichaelPhelps
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- English surname 'Phelps' — a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Philip'.
- Meaning
- American swimmer (born 1985), the most decorated Olympian of all time with 28 medals (23 gold).
- Gender
- male
Common mispronunciations
MY-kul FELPS
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