| Meaning | page, servant |
| Origin | French |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Da-shi-ell |
About Dashiell
Sophisticated, literary, and thoroughly charming, this name brings immediate distinction to any introduction. The unusual spelling and pronunciation create instant memorability while maintaining complete legitimacy through its literary heritage. Parents who appreciate the arts, particularly literature, often find themselves drawn to its bookish elegance. It's a name that suggests creativity and intelligence without feeling pretentious. The nickname potential offers flexibility—Dash brings energy and brevity when the full version feels too formal. This represents the perfect choice for parents who want something truly different without venturing into invented territory. The name scales beautifully from childhood through professional life, never feeling mismatched to any life stage. It pairs particularly well with simple, strong middle names that ground its more elaborate feel. The uniqueness practically guarantees that your child will be the only Dashiell in most social settings.
Variations of Name Dashiell
| Dashiel |
| Dashiele |
| Dashielle |
| Dasheal |
| Dashialle |
| Dashell |
| Dashyell |
| Dashyelle |
| Dashel |
| Dashiall |
Nicknames for Dashiell
| Dash |
| Ash |
Famous People Named Dashiell
| Dashiell Hammett | American author known for detective fiction, created "Sam Spade" |
| Dashiell Eaves | American actor known for his work in theater and film |
| Dashiell Cooper | British musician and songwriter |
| Dashiell Bennett | American journalist and writer |
| Dashiell Partridge | American composer and producer |
| Dashiell Connery | British actor, son of actor Sean Connery |
| Dashiell Manley | American artist and painter |
| Dashiell Beard | American photographer and filmmaker |
| Dashiell Anderson | American dancer and choreographer |
| Dashiell Torralba | Spanish film director and writer |
| Dashiell Davies | Australian musician and producer |
| Dashiell Ford | American entrepreneur and business executive |
| Dashiell Pledger | American chef and restaurateur |
| Dashiell Morrison | American journalist and reporter |
| Dashiell Hutchinson | Canadian author and novelist |
| Dashiell Vickers | American musician and composer |
| Dashiell Wolf | American screenwriter and director |
| Dashiell Rowe | British actor and model |
| Dashiell Walters | American athlete and sportsman |
| Dashiell Field | Australian actor and filmmaker |
Characters Named Dashiell
| Dashiell "Dash" Parr | From "The Incredibles" movie series |
| Dashiell "Dash" Bad Horse | From the comic book series "Scalped" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Gardiner | From the novel "The Dream of Perpetual Motion" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Kent | From the comic book series "Superman" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Doran | From the TV series "Dark Matter" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Sinclair | From the novel "The Sight" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Caveman | From the animated series "Dash Cams" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Enzo | From the TV series "ReBoot" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Alexander | From the TV series "Instant Star" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Kensington | From the novel "Dash & Lily's Book of Dares" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Slalom | From the animated series "Detentionaire" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Foster | From the TV series "Tales of the Gold Monkey" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Harlow | From the novel "Leaving Paradise" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Mercury | From the animated series "Welcome to Hell" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Reiner | From the TV series "The Night Shift" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Brass | From the novel "I Shall Wear Midnight" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Baxter | From the TV series "Danny Phantom" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Sunderland | From the novel "Dash & Lily's Winter Wonderland" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Dashiell | From the animated series "Penn Zero - Part-Time Hero" |
| Dashiell "Dash" Fontaine | From the novel "Feeling Sorry for Celia" |