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'.
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