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 Informers
Hidden Clues
Shadow Secrets
Death Becomes Us[3]
Curious Minds
Sherlock's Circle
Arsenic & Lace
Double Jinx
The Amateurs
Sleuth Squad
Top Secret!
Meddling Kids
reference to Scooby Doo
Secret Service Inc.
Mystery Mavericks
The Casebusters
Truth Enforcers
Sabotage
Hunting for Clues
The Prime Suspects
Spies in Disguise
Spy Game
Never Outwitted
Mystery Masters
Expert Examiners
In the Shadows
Marple's Matrix
Decoder Division
Magnified
CSI [your city][3]
for example, CSI Greenville
Active Acquisitions
Fingerprint Force
Private Eye Posse
Stake-Out Squad
Case Crackers
Incognito Investigators
Clue Crew
Espionage Experts
Mystery Solvers
Background Check
Look Alive!
Team Scotland Yard
Invisible Intruders
The Bounty Hunters
Interesting Investigations
The Gumshoes
Cracking Cases and Codes
Scheming Supervillains
Undercover
Sleuth Society
The Super Sleuths[3]
Looking for Clues
Network of Deception
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.
Clue Cats, Inc.
Gumshoe Gang
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.