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Holmes Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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Overview
The meaning of the name "holmes" is "from the surname derived from an english place name meaning 'island of the river meadow'.", and is used often for "surname, given name".
Holmes Name Details
The name Holmes is of English origin and is derived from a surname. It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or at a location called Holmes, meaning 'island of the river meadow'. The name gained popularity as a given name due to its association with the famous fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late 19th century. Since then, it has been used as both a surname and a given name.