Detective Names, Meanings, and their History

Explore detective names from around the world to learn more about, including their meanings, pronunciation, and history.

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Agatha (ah-guh-thuh)

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Case (kays)

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Holmes ([hohmz])

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Sherlock (SHUR-lock)

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Velma (VEL-mah)

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Watson (WAHT-suhn)

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Dighvijay (dee-gh-vee-jay)

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Eesha (EE-sha)

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Cristoffer (kris-TOF-er)

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Areeha (uh-ree-ha)

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Shkyasingha (shk-yuh-sing-ha)

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Nalayini (na-lay-ini)

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Jaskirit (jahs-kih-reet)

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Huzuz (hoo-zooz)

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Jamaar (jah-MAR)

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Wided (WEE-ded)

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Valin (VAH-lin)

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Rathan (Rah-thuhn)