Comments for the name Sherlock

I don't like this name! I always think of Sherlock Holmes, the detective. My friend's name is Ian Sherlock ___. (His mom could've picked so many better names.)

This would be an interesting name for a child. And I'm not just saying that because I am a complete Holmesian. If I ever chance to have a son I'd consider naming him this. Lock is also a good nickname for it. :)

Gee, I wonder which character would immediately pop into people's heads? I don't think any sane person would use this pretentious, old-fashioned name with strong cultural associations and the inevitable ''no s***, Sherlock'' joking that would follow on their son.

Don't name your kid this. Ever!

Everyone will associate it with Sherlock Holmes, and it sounds rather pretentious.

I have no problems with the literary associations with the name--Sherlock Holmes was a pretty cool dude. What keeps me from ever using this name, though, is the inevitable phrase, "No sh**, Sherlock!"

I think it's a lovely name, not just because I'm a huge fan of anything related to Sherlock Holmes. I don't think there's anything wrong with naming your kid Sherlock, and anyone who does just wants to cause trouble. Name your child whatever you want.

Although the Sherlock Holmes stories are quite amusing and Sherlock is a brilliant character, don't forget that he wasn't really a good guy. He was more of an anti-hero in the sense that he smoked tobacco and opium, and he was rude, and a jerk to Watson several times. Not exactly the type of guy I'd want my son associated with, personally! (Not hating on Sherlock, he's a cool character, really.)

I love this name, but it's one of those names that's really hard to use on a child due to association.

I don't know why you all wouldn't want to be associated with Sherlock Holmes - so many years later he is still inspiring many other writers and artists and still a beloved character of many readers. I don't think it's pretentious to be named after a genius literary character, it's pretty cool, actually.

My only problem with the name, somehow, is that it reminds me of shamrocks, just by the sound.