English · Boy name
Dash
“short form of Dashiell; from the word dash”
About the name Dash
Dash is an English given name most commonly used as a short form of Dashiell. The name Dash is derived from the English word ‘dash,’ which refers to a quick movement, but as a given name, it does not have an established meaning beyond its use as a nickname or diminutive. Dash gained wider recognition as the name of the character Dash Parr in the Pixar film ‘The Incredibles.’ It is primarily used for boys in English-speaking countries, often as a modern, energetic-sounding choice.
- Meaning
- short form of Dashiell; from the word dash
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DASH(1 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
If you like Dash
Middle names for Dash
- Dash Michael
- Dash James
- Dash Alexander
- Dash David
- Dash Lee
Questions about Dash
- What does Dash mean?
- Dash is an English name meaning "short form of Dashiell; from the word dash".
- How do you pronounce Dash?
- Dash is pronounced DASH, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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