Detective stories have been around since Edgar Allan Poe published “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” in 1841.[1]
From Holmes and Watson to Stabler and Benson, detective teams throughout history have proven that people can accomplish great things when working together!
Detective team names are perfect for murder mystery nights or whenever you want to add a hint of intrigue to your team name.
Inspiration is more wide-ranging than you’d expect, too; detectives in the real world cover fields ranging from classic homicide investigations to high-tech cyber sleuthing.[2]
Our list has a great range of detective team name options, or see our tips below the list to create your own.
The Casebusters
Shadow Secrets
Sherlock's Circle
Secret Service Inc.
Hidden Clues
Spy Game
The Informers
Death Becomes Us[3]
Curious Minds
Sabotage
Truth Enforcers
Mystery Masters
The Amateurs
Sleuth Squad
Top Secret!
Fingerprint Force
Private Eye Posse
Incognito Investigators
Arsenic & Lace
Decoder Division
Never Outwitted
Double Jinx
Meddling Kids
reference to Scooby Doo
Hunting for Clues
Spies in Disguise
The Prime Suspects
Espionage Experts
Mystery Mavericks
Expert Examiners
Marple's Matrix
Magnified
In the Shadows
Background Check
Mystery Solvers
CSI [your city][3]
for example, CSI Greenville
Network of Deception
Stake-Out Squad
Clue Cats, Inc.
Look Alive!
Active Acquisitions
Invisible Intruders
Clue Crew
Undercover
Team Scotland Yard
The Bounty Hunters
Interesting Investigations
Case Crackers
Cracking Cases and Codes
The Gumshoes
Scheming Supervillains
Sleuth Society
The Super Sleuths[3]
Looking for Clues
The Sneakers
Conspiring Forces
Suspense Sequence
Cloak & Dagger
In Disguise
The Truth Seekers
Gumshoe Co
Natural Suspicions
Arms of the Law
The Crimefighters
The Mystery Machine
Clue Crunchers
P. I. Posse
The Enquirers
Examiners, Inc.
Gumshoe Gang
Detective Name Generator
How to Create a Great Detective Team Name
Create a mysterious detective team name using the following tips:
- Use your favorite detective book or TV series for inspiration. Whether your favorite sleuth is Nancy Drew, Sherlock, or Stephanie Plum, a great team name can be found by using a name, quote, or other identifying fact or feature you tend to favor. You can be as creative as you like.
- Create a detective-related acronym. Take a short word you want to use as your team name and assign a detective-themed word to each letter to complete your acronym.
- Think of terms and phrases that your favorite detectives use. Virtually any word or short phrase can become a great team name. Get creative with a word or short phrase that your favorite detective is known for.
- Titles of movies and books can become great team names. You can use the original title as your team name, or change it up to suit your team by using a single word from the title and adding a different descriptive word or two.