200+ Discover Catchy And Cool Names For A Detective

My friend Selvester wants to start writing a thriller. It’s a great idea, indeed. But, Selevester is confused when it comes to giving a suitable name to the detective of his novel. He asked my suggestion. 

All he wanted is some names for a detective. So, I suggested names like Fran Maxwell, Taylor Ace, Cleo Simos, Susan Fox, Danny Winder, and others. So, there must have been other people as well who search for suitable detective names for their novels, movies, stories, or video games. 

Now, if you are one of those people who is looking for some creative names for a detective, this naming guide is just perfect for you. Here, you will find numerous catchy, creative, interesting, and cool detective names that take your story to the next level. 

Therefore, don’t wait anymore. Check the names out. 

Here are some best detective names for your novels, stories, video games, and more. 

The Magnifier	The Clue	Inspector Clouseau	Cleo Simons
Hawkeye	P.I. Vigilante	Roger Pointer	Fran Maxwell
Agnes Pointer	Agatha Lovelace	Catlyn Steel	Donald Eckart
Justice Finder	Magnum P.I.	Chris Nicholson	Susan Fox
G. E. Spotter	Ms. Discovery	Taylor Ace	Robin Campbell

The story will look stronger when you choose a good name for your detective. So, below are some of the good and unique names for your detective character.

Lady Peabody	Mister Peabody	The Savvy Sleuth	Erika Granger
Doctor Detective	Jessica Steele	Alan Sawyer	Seth Skinner
Franny Maxwell	Lady Skinner	Zack Burns	Donald Williams
Sir Skinner	Madam Waston	Henry Sparks	Mike Clarkson
Vera Seeker	Agnes Finders	Lady Lens	Sam Woods

Sometimes, you will need some cute detective names to make your novel unique. Here are some suggestions.

Lil P.I.	The Modern Hardy Boy	The Moden Nancy Drew	Young Watson
Lil Sleuth	Tiny P.I.	Lil Snoopy	Sally Peabody
Little Hawkshaw	Young Sherlock	Little Girl Clue	Little Boy Clue
Sally Peabody	Little Enigma	Private Patsy	Young Sherlock
Lil Investigator	Baby Spy	Baby Sneak	Shoony

If you are in a comic-thriller genre, you will need some funny names for your detective. You can choose a funny detective name from this table.

Justin Case	Gene Yuss	Ineda Clew	Jeremy Snoope
Peter Noir	P.I. Gray	Tom Droop	Blythe Glass
Casey Closed	Nancy Droop	Ineda Clew	Magney Fier
John Smart	Ace Ann	Casey Closed	Janet Eagle
Samatha Nosee	The Bulldog	Gray Noir	Alley Waze

Want to name your detective uniquely? Here are the name suggestions.

Clive Jordan	Fiona Frost	Kate Cross	Ruth Burn
Andrew Sharpe	William Watson	Hal Parker	Christie Finn
Merle Lawyer	Sid Gunn	Ruth Burn	Irene Seals
Jon Cross	Oscar Darwin	Blake Knight	Lars Lambert
Vivian Lee	Lynn Knott	Lara Price	Don Fox

A detective, whether in real life or in fiction, should be cool in nature. So, why not give a cool name to match their characteristics? 

Harley Hush	Brock P.I	Jack Hudson	Pete Hackman
Duke Jones	Arthur Braintree	Wilson Waterford	Adrian Jackson
Harlan Duke	David Roth	Meg Burnham	Dan Campbell
Aurora Westover	Jenna Knight	Det. Close	Ruth Simons
Zack Burn	Agnes Higgins	Sue Lawyer	Jason Shepherd

A powerful detective needs a badass name. So, you can pick a name from the below table.

Detective Duke Jones	Snooper P.I.	Mister Gumshoe	Henry Simons
DI Sleuth	Benjamin Bogey	Agent Beatrix Abbott	Victor Chase
Bridget Lovelace	He Who Sees All	Mr. Inquiry	Miles Heath
The Bounty Hunter	The Sniffer	DCI Quietfoot	Ash Ford
The Operative	Code Name, P.I.	Vesper P.I.	Larry Woods

Here are some of the famous detective names for your story.

Joe Hardy	Frank Hardy	Lieutenant Columbo	Miss Marple
Veronica Mars	Burt Macklin	Jessica Fletcher	Hercule Poirot
Velma Dinkey	Luther	Nancy Drew	Sam Spade
Jessica Fletcher	Jake Gittes	Phillip Marlowe	Veronica Mars
Olivia Benson	Sherlock Holmes	Jim Rockford	Easy Rawlins

Here, you can have some real-life names for a detective. Take a look.

Ellis Parker	Izzy Einstein	Allan Pinkerton	Dave Toschi
Kate Warne	Jules Maigret	Moe Smith	Jon Burge
Dave Toschi	Roger Rogerson	Kiran Bedi	Richie Roberts
Mary Doyle	Paul Holes	Jay J Armes	Ed Burns
Eliot Ness	Jay Armes	Alice Clement	Bill Clark
Raymond C. Schindler	Ignatius Paul Pollaky	Marcel Guillaume	John Yates
Francois Vidocq	Frank Serpico	William E. Fairbairn	Mark Fuhrman
Allan Pinkerton	William J. Flynn	Tom Horn	Ed Hickox
Johnny Broderick	Jacqueline Shire	Aníbal Cavaco Silva	Steven McDonald
William J. Burns	Edward Conlon	Chang Apana	Vincent Gregory

Who does not know the names of some famous fictional detectives? However, here are the names.

Sherlock Homles	Auguste Dupin	Ms. Marple	Sam Spade
Hercule Poirot	The Hardy Boys	Enola Holmes	Father Brown
Dana Scully	Nancy Drew	Fox Harry	Maigret
Frank Columbo	Cadfael	Lord Peter Wimsey	Nero Wolfe
Dr. Watson	Miss Marple	Tommy and Tuppence	Jessica Fletcher
Robert Blake	Alex Cross	Byomkesh Bakshi	Kinsey Millhone
Jim Rockford	Adam Dalgliesh	Cormoran Strike	Anita Blake
Dirty Harry	Marcus Didius Falco	William Warwick	Harry Bosch
Dale Cooper	Dirk Gently	Philip Marlowe	Elvis Cole
Robert Crais	Guilty Pleasures	G. K. Chesterton	Michael Connelly

So, that’s it! I am sure you can choose a perfect name from this guide for your character. These names are quite catchy, unique, and of course creative. All the best!

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