The baby name Dashiel is a Male name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced DASH-əl (DASH-uhl) — /ˈdæʃəl/,dash-EEL (dash-EEL) — /dəˈʃiːəl/ (less common).
Dashiel is English in Origin.
The baby name Dashiel is a Male name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced DASH-əl (DASH-uhl) — /ˈdæʃəl/,dash-EEL (dash-EEL) — /dəˈʃiːəl/ (less common).
Dashiel is English in Origin.
Dashiel is a streamlined spelling of Dashiell, a surname-turned-given name with probable French-Norman roots. Many sources trace it to the family name de Chiel (sometimes read as d’Achille), brought to North America via Huguenot lines; the exact meaning is uncertain. Because of the d’Achille theory, some associate the name with Achilles and a “warrior” sense, but this is speculative. Common pronunciation is da-SHEEL, regardless of spelling.
Use as a first name expanded in the English-speaking world after the fame of mystery writer Dashiell Hammett, and it has risen quietly again in recent decades alongside the brisk nickname Dash. Variant spellings include Dashiell (standard), Dashel, and the feminine-leaning Dashielle; pet forms are Dash and Shiel. The name blends literary cachet with a modern, kinetic feel while retaining the ambiguity of its Old World surname origin.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dashiel | Edan Anderson | Milla Jovovich | film director | ★★★★★ | Paul W. S. Anderson | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #617 | 6 | 9,244 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #870 | 23 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #919 | 8 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
Dashiel is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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