What does the name Mycroft mean?

The name Mycroft is primarily a male name of English origin that means By The Stream, Small Field. Mycroft Holmes, older brother of the detective Sherlock Holmes in novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Who is Mycroft Holmes named after?

Mycroft Holmes was the inspiration for the name of the silent assistant quiz master of BBC Radio 4's programme Brain of Britain. The phrase "Mycroft is shaking his head" became well known to listeners. Ian Gillies (who was known as Mycroft) died in 2002 and was replaced by a character known as "Jorkins".
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What is Mycroft Holmes real name?

There's no mention of William Sherlock Scott Holmes in his original works, it is just Sherlock Holmes. Similarly, Mycroft in Arthur Conan Doyle's writings has always been called by Mycroft Holmes and nothing other than that.
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What does the name eurus mean?

In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Eurus is: God of the east wind.
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What does the name Enola mean?

Meaning:solitary. Enola is a girl's name of Native American origin. This clever name translates to “solitary” and is a palindrome—or emordnilap, if that strikes your fancy—reading as the word “alone” when reversed.
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What does the name Sherlock mean?

The name Sherlock is boy's name of English origin meaning "fair-haired".
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What does the name Elora mean?

Meaning:Sun ray. Elora is a girl's name of Greek origin. This bright and sprightly name is translated from Greek as “sun ray” and also has roots in Hebrew, where it means “my God is my light”.
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What is the meaning of Notos?

NOTOS (Notus) was the god of the south wind, one of the four directional Anemoi (Wind-Gods).
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What is the meaning of Notus?

Notus. / (ˈnəʊtəs) / noun. classical myth a personification of the south or southwest wind.
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Who is the Greek god of the east wind?

In Greek mythology, Eurus, the east wind, was the only wind not associated with one of the three Greek seasons. Eurus is also the only one of these four Anemoi not mentioned in Hesiod's Theogony or in the Orphic Hymns.
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Why does Mycroft wear a wedding ring?

Mycroft wears it on his right hand because he is right handed and using the weapon would be easier this way. A ring is small, unobtrusive and a common accessory that many people wear.
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Who is smarter Mycroft or Sherlock?

It is revealed that Mycroft might just be smarter than Sherlock in many respects, his presence in Sherlock's mind palace after the latter was shot corroborates this even further. He is considered by those in his rarefied circle to be the most powerful person in England.
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What is the IQ of Mycroft Holmes?

Well, it is agreed on by many that Sherlock Holmes's IQ is 190. If Mycroft is smarter than Sherlock, that means his IQ is logically at least 191.
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What personality type is Mycroft Holmes?

Mycroft Holmes personality type is INTP, which means that he is a very logical person who thinks a lot, and can be a little strange. He is a very intelligent person, and very good at finding solutions to problems.
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Why is Mycroft so powerful?

He is powerful because he channels his brilliance into working for the government- he is a sought-after man.
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Who is the smartest Holmes sibling?

Abilities. Genius-Level Intellect: Of all the Holmes siblings, Eurus was the most clever. She is the most intelligent human on Earth. Compared to Mycroft who was professionally assessed as 'remarkable', Eurus was 'incandescent'.
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What does it mean when someone says not me?

Yet another phrase coined by Generation-Z, 'not me' is a way of teasing others or yourself for embarrassing or inappropriate behaviour.
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Who was the ugliest god?

Hephaestus. Hephaestus is the son of Zeus and Hera. Sometimes it is said that Hera alone produced him and that he has no father. He is the only god to be physically ugly.
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Who is the god of tornadoes?

AIOLOS (Aeolus) was the divine keeper of the winds and king of the mythical, floating island of Aiolia (Aeolia). He kept the violent Storm-Winds locked safely away inside the cavernous interior of his isle, releasing them only at the command of greatest gods to wreak devastation upon the world.
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Who is the Greek god of the north wind?

Boreas, in Greek mythology, the personification of the north wind. He carried off the beautiful Oreithyia, a daughter of Erechtheus, king of Athens; they lived in Thrace as king and queen of the winds and had two sons, Calais and Zetes, and two daughters, Cleopatra and Chione.
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What's the most rarest name?

Both Dua and Lipa made the cut. You can learn a lot about what's going on in the world based on what people are naming their babies.
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What is the most rare name for a boy?

The rarest baby boy name is Rome, but other rare baby boy names include Chester, Henley, and Maynard.
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What does the name Eloise mean?

Eloise is a female given name, the English version of the French name Éloïse or Héloïse. It is of uncertain meaning but may be derived from the Old German name Helewidis , which meant “healthy” and “wide.” A Portuguese form of the name is Heloísa, which is currently among the most popular names for girls in Brazil.
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Is Sherlock a virgin?

Benedict Cumberbatch has spoken about his character Sherlock Holmes' sex life, saying that he is no longer a virgin. The actor, who plays the famous detective in the popular BBC series, told Elle that although it was implied that Sherlock is a virgin in the premiere of the second series, this may no longer be the case.
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