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The name Dashiell peaked for girls at #10562 in 1979. Dashiell is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Dashiell is a boy's name of Scottish origin.

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Dashiell, though missing from many other name sources, is among the hottest new names, chosen by such celebs as Cate Blanchett and author Helen (<em>Bridget Jones</em>) Fielding. With its great dash and panache, Dashiell is associated with detective writer Dashiell Hammett (born Samuel, as in Sam Spade, Dashiell being his mother's maiden name). Alice Cooper was ahead of the game: He named his son Dashiell in 1985.
<br/><br/>For those still confused about the pronunciation, it's kind of similar to castle or bashful. And anyone can pronounce Dash, which is such a dashing nickname.

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The name Dashiell peaked for boys at #1105 in 2015. The name is most popular in Oregon, Massachusetts, and Washington. Dashiell is occasionally used for girls in 2015.

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