Definitions

1. noun

A person’s surname, a common Irish surname.

“She is a Doyle from Dublin.”

2. noun

A fictional character, typically a private investigator or detective, especially in fiction written by an author with the surname Doyle, such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

“Sherlock Holmes is a classic example of a Doyle character.”

3. noun

A character or figure in a work of fiction, often created by an author with the surname Doyle.

“The Doyle in the novel is a complex and intriguing character.”

4. proper noun

A given name, particularly common in Ireland.

“Meet Doyle, the charming young man from Ireland.”