Meaning: To run with speed; to move quickly; also a short horizontal mark in writing; from Old Norse dask (to strike) or Old French dascherMedium
In 30 seconds: A one-syllable English word-name meaning 'to run with speed,' evoking energy and confidence. As a given name it is associated with Dash Parr, the super-fast son in The Incredibles (2004).
Dash is an English word name from Old Norse dask (to strike) or possibly Old French origins, meaning to run quickly, to move with sudden energy. As a given name it is a modern American word-name in the tradition of Jett, Ace, and Ace.
Dash entered U.S. boys' birth data from the 2000s. It ranked #967 for boys in 2024.
Did you know? Dash Parr from Pixar's The Incredibles (2004) is one of animation's most beloved super-kids — and the name's association with super-speed gives Dash an aspirational quality that makes it irresistible to parents seeking a confident, dynamic one-syllable name.
Overall data confidence 83%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data
Variations
Dasher
Nicknames
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Famous Bearers
★Dash Parr(fictional)
The super-speed son of Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl in Pixar's The Incredibles (2004) and Incredibles 2 (2018).
If you like Dash…
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