Son of Hudde; son of Hugh
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Holmes
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Holmes.
Primary meaning
From Old English "hol" + "mōr" meaning island marsh
Pronunciation: HOLMZ
Profile summary
Surname name; Sherlock Holmes. The current meaning shown for this name is From Old English "hol" + "mōr" meaning island marsh. The catalog pronunciation is listed as HOLMZ. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Holmes. Holmes appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Holmes is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as From Old English "hol" + "mōr" meaning island marsh.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Holmes is grouped as a classic boy name. Related forms for this profile include Holmes. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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