From the ash tree grove
Dashel is a modern variant of the English surname Dashiel, which is likely an Anglicized form of the French surname de Chiel. While its exact etymology is debated, it is frequently associated with the ash tree in English contexts. It gained visibility in the 21st century as a softer, more phonetic alternative to the traditional Dashiell.
About 14 boys were named Dashel in 2025.
Hard-boiled detective novelist known for The Maltese Falcon
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
