Holmes

Male

Meaning

Sherlock Holmes, detective.

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/həʊmz/

Traits associated with the name Holmes:

Dogs named Holmes tend to be loving, loyal, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Holmes?

It suggests that you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes and admire the character's intelligence and deductive reasoning.

Is Holmes a good dog name?

Holmes is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Holmes isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

3,573
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
2,284
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Holmes is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Holmes was, in the past month, the 6019th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Holmes is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Holmes was viewed 23 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Holmes's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Holmes is most adored in Maine, Arkansas and New Jersey.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, Virginia and Texas.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Holmes.

Most popular breeds named Holmes:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Basset Hound
  3. Australian Shepherd
  4. Doberman Pinscher
  5. Golden Retriever

Holmes is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Associated with famous detective character in Arthur Conan Doyle's novels.

intelligent dog names
intelligent

Sherlock Holmes is renowned for his exceptional detective skills.

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