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Meaning of the Name Sherlock

Updated March 27, 2025 by Jennifer M.

Sherlock

Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Fair Haired

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What is the meaning of the name Sherlock?

The name Sherlock is primarily a male name of English origin that means Fair Haired.

Sherlock Holmes, fictional detective.

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