Page or boy; possibly from a French surname
Dashiel is a variant of Dashiell, a name of debated origin. It is most commonly linked to the French surname de Chiel, though its exact etymological roots remain obscure. The name gained literary cachet through author Dashiell Hammett and is often chosen for its energetic nickname, Dash.
About 22 boys were named Dashiel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Hard-boiled detective novelist who wrote The Maltese Falcon
The eldest son with super-speed, nicknamed Dash · The Incredibles
Lead character in the comic book series Scalped · Scalped
