Benedict is flattered by his following from the Cumberbitches, but he wished that they had picked a name that was not as rude.
He said: "It's funny and I'm flattered. But on a serious note, come on, give yourself more power as women. Don't just call yourself bitches!
"I know it was a joke, and more of an empowering thing. The majority of [the fans] are smart and savvy and just having fun, but it's getting out there. It sounds a bit [rude]."
He made some suggestions for the change:
He said: "Cumbersomes? Cumbercollective? Cumberfans? There's lots of stuff!"
Benedict is in awe of his new fiance, theatre director Sophie Hunter and how she copes with his thousands of female fans.
He told People magazine: "She's just so in command of it.
"It could be a difficult thing, but she's just really cool. It's really impressive."
The man who we all know as Sherlock is taking some time off over Christmas;
He said: "I like a traditional Christmas, the whole nine yards. It's all about just shutting down and shutting off for a bit. Going off the grid."
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