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Michael Learned is a noted actress who played the mother, Olivia, on the series The Waltons ("Good night, Johnboy"). She is one famous example of the fact that Michael has been used for both sexes.

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Of course I do recognize that usage is overwhelmingly male, still, it would not be without precedent to name a daughter Michael.