DASHIELL  

Gender: M
Origin: Scottish surname, meaning unknown

Though missing from many other name sources, Dashiell is among the hottest new names. Chosen by such celebs as Cate Blanchette and author Helen (Bridget Jones) Fielding; with its great dash and panache, it's associated with detective writer Dashiell Hammett (born Sam, as in Sam Spade), Dashiell being his mother's maiden name.

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Dashiell is being discussed in our message boards:

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