Introduction
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the most famous writers of all time. Artists are measured by what they create and are known for their works. Artists must work hard to create something that they would like to be remembered by. No artist wants to be remembered for their worst work. Writers are known for their characters rather than their stories. A story without a character is not a story and a story without a good character will not be a good story. Conan Doyle achieved fame by creating one of the most intriguing characters in fiction - Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
You cannot write about one of the most famous detectives of all time, and not pick up a thing or two yourself. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle proved this throughout his lifetime. He was an extraordinarily observant man, this quality helped him to make sense of things even when a situation was emotionally charged. He also loved his Collie, Roy, and would not let his furry friend be taken from him under any circumstances.
One day, Sir Doyle’s life was disrupted when his beloved Collie was accused of worrying sheep and killing them. This was a serious accusation in his community since farmers rely on the animals for their income. Mr Arthur Hale, the prosecutor, went straight over to Doyle’s house to sort out the matter. They had a few words, but the accusation did not hold any weight with Doyle for several reasons. The meeting ended amicably enough, and it seemed that it was the end of the matter. The matter was not going to die down, however, because a local farm boy, John Hornby, swore that he recognized Roy.
Eventually, the whole saga was taken to court to get it sorted out. Mr Hale was not about to let the famous writer get off the hook without a fight. In true Holmes-like fashion, Sir Doyle approached the bench with a few unmistakable facts. Roy had a good character, and if he wanted to kill sheep, he could have gone to the farm that was right next to Doyle’s estate. John was not close enough to reasonably determine whether it was Roy or not. He also pointed out that Roy had many different children in the village nearby.
He then presented the piece of evidence that blew the prosecutor’s case out of the water. Roy had been born with a common defect in his jaw. He could only eat the softest of foods. He also pointed out that Roy regularly spent time in a meadow with plenty of sheep and had never shown a tendency toward violence. He defended his dog by praising his gentle qualities and pulled on the heart strings of the court by telling them that Roy was his children’s playmate. Of course, Sir Doyle won the case and he could keep his gentle Collie. We don’t think anyone ever accused that precious animal of worrying sheep, in case they had to face Sir Doyle in court!
Sherlock Holmes Inspired Dog Name Considerations
The Sherlock Holmes books are some of the most popular books in history. Ever since they first hit the shelf, people fell in love with the main character. Sherlock Holmes is a genius who delights and entertains with hilarious wit. He is supported by a cast of strong characters who rival his own standing. Since the books are so popular, and there are so many of them, it really should be no wonder that they have inspired generations of writers, filmmakers and actors. If you are a Sherlock Holmes fan, then you have a lot of material to suit your tastes. Since there are so many movies and television shows about the world’s greatest detective, we have decided to make a dog name guide about the source material. A separate guide will be provided for the recent adaptations.
There is already so much to cover that one naming guide would not be able to please Sherlockians. In this name guide, we have collected the best names from the sixty books featuring the beloved character. Some of them will be taken from the short stories that feature his adventures. But rest assured, all the dog names will be related to the famous detective.
Male Sherlock Holmes Inspired Dog Names
Votes | Name | Vote |
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5 |
Sherlock
The main character
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4 |
Watson
Watson is Sherlock’s sidekick
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3 |
Mycroft
Sherlock’s older brother
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2 |
Arthur
Arthur Conan Doyle wrote the character
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2 |
Conan
The author was known by this name
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2 |
Doyle
The author’s surname
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2 |
Holmes
Sherlock’s surname
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2 |
John
Watson’s first name
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2 |
Moriarty
Sherlock’s nemesis
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2 |
Lestrade
An Inspector who works with Sherlock
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2 |
Sebastian
A man who worked for Moriarty
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2 |
Moran
Sebastian’s surname
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2 |
Baynes
An inspector who matched Sherlock’s skills
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2 |
Billy
Holmes’ pageboy
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1 |
Bradstreet
An Inspector who sometimes worked with Sherlock
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1 |
Gregson
An Inspector who worked with Sherlock in “A Study in Scarlet”
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1 |
Hopkins
An Inspector who studies Holmes’ methods
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1 |
Shinwell
Sherlock’s hired “muscle”
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1 |
Johnson
Shinwell’s surname
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1 |
Athelney
An impulsive inspector
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1 |
Langdale
A famous gossip monger
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1 |
Pike
Langdale’s surname
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1 |
Toby
A dog used by Sherlock
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1 |
Wiggins
A street urchin who spies for Sherlock
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1 |
Birdy
A character in one of the books
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1 |
Brown
An Inspector
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0 |
Doctor
Sherlock’s companion is a doctor
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0 |
Bellinger
Lord Bellinger is the Prime Minister
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0 |
Trelawney
A judge in one of the books
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-1 |
Sir
Conan Doyle’s title
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Female Sherlock Holmes Inspired Dog Names
Votes | Name | Vote |
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1 |
Irene
The woman whom Sherlock held in the highest esteem
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1 |
Martha
Martha Hudson is Sherlock’s housekeeper
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1 |
Mary
Watson’s wife
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1 |
Ferguson
A woman who would do anything for her family
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1 |
Violet
Sherlock called her an exceptional woman
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0 |
Annie
A character who nursed her fiancé through his madness
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0 |
Louise
Mrs Hudson’s middle name
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0 |
Bohemia
After one of the books
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0 |
Sophy
A Greek woman with a murky past
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0 |
Eugenia
She murdered her abusive husband
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0 |
Kitty
A wronged woman
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0 |
Lillie
The supposed inspiration for Irene
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0 |
Hilda
Trelawney’s wife
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0 |
Angel
The surname of one of the characters
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0 |
Alice
A character in one of the books
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0 |
Victoria
One of the locations in the books
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0 |
Savannah
One of the locations in the books
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0 |
Beryl
After one of the books
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0 |
Gloria
After “The Adventure of Gloria Scott”
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0 |
Wisteria
After Wisteria Lodge
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0 |
Marazin
A precious stone
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0 |
Kate
Watson and Mary’s friend
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0 |
Clair
After Mrs. St. Clair
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0 |
Countess
A character in the “Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle”
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0 |
Helen
After Helen Stoner
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0 |
Hattie
A character in “The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor”
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0 |
Silver
The name of a prized racing stallion
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0 |
Susan
A woman who is involved in a mysterious plot
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0 |
Effie
The wife of a client
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0 |
Rachel
A villain
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