Meaning & Origin
A topographic surname.
Dash is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the English word meaning "a rush" or "a burst of speed," suggesting quickness, energy, and spirited movement. It may also derive from the name Dashiell, from the French de Chiel.
Dash carries an irresistible, energetic shortness — the very word evokes sprinting and excitement. The fictional character Dash from Pixar's The Incredibles — the super-speedy son of the Parr family — gave the name a fun, heroic, adventurous identity that has resonated with parents ever since.