Sherlock

Meaning

Bright-haired or fair-haired; derived from Old English elements.

Etymology

Sherlock is derived from Old English 'scir' meaning 'bright' or 'clear' and 'loc' meaning 'lock of hair'. The name originated as a descriptive surname for someone with distinctive fair or bright hair.

About the Name Sherlock

Sherlock is primarily known as a surname, most famously associated with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. The name has rarely been used as a given name outside of literary contexts.

Historical People Named Sherlock