Namesakes
Fictional Characters from Books:
1 hero
Sherlock Holmes 1887 A Study in Scarlet 
Hall-of-Famers:
1 ice hockey
(ice hockey) Harry "Hap" Holmes 1972
Notable Actors and Entertainers:
2 actors
Ashton Holmes 1978-
Katie Holmes 1978-
Notable Athletes:
1 rugby
(rugby) Greg Holmes 1983-
Notable Musicians:
1 musician
Rupert Holmes 1947-
Notable Writers:
1 playwright
Rupert Holmes 1947-
Olympic Medalists:
1 bronze/gold
(bronze/gold) Kelly Holmes 2000; 2004 1500 m; 800 m