Of Chiel; page boy
Dashiell is an anglicized version of the French surname de Chiel, which is of uncertain origin but likely refers to a specific locality. It gained prominence in the literary world through author Dashiell Hammett and is often associated with the French word 'dague' meaning 'page boy'.
Less common today
Dashiell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,108 in 2015.
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, also known as Dash · The Incredibles
American actor known professionally as Dash Mihok
American writer and producer
