Name meaning
Sherlock
may mean “fair-haired”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, Literary
- Say it
- SHUR-lok
- Letters
- 8
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Sherlock comes from an English surname, usually explained from the Old English scīr, bright, and locc, lock of hair. It is best known from the detective stories of Arthur Conan Doyle.
Roots
Old English scīr (bright) + locc (lock) (uncertain).
Where it is used
A surname turned first name.
Sherlock name FAQ
What does the name Sherlock mean?
Sherlock may mean “fair-haired”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old English scīr (bright) + locc (lock) (uncertain).
Where does the name Sherlock come from?
Sherlock is of Old English origin. Today it is used in English, Literary families.
How do you pronounce Sherlock?
Sherlock is usually pronounced SHUR-lok.
Is Sherlock a boy's or a girl's name?
Sherlock is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.