Does Dashiell sound "American" to you?

[Jooni]

Have heard this comment a few times in relation to the name Dashiell (for a boy). It seems to be meant in a negative way. What do you think?

Yes, but that's not a negative to me.

I suppose because it's a surnamey name?
The pronounciation issue would make it a no from me.

Yes very much so.

Yes because the only one i know is american, but its not a negative.

Horrible name

I know a couple of Dashiells actually, bizarrely. North London. They get called Dash/Dashy. Think they both really like their name (

I don't think American straight away. I do mildly panic every time I see it though as I never remember how to pronounce it!

Yes, it does sound American to me.

Also reminds me of 'Daesh' (ISIS). Sorry.

Just made me think of Dashiell Hammett, so probably very strong American connotations!

I think i first heard it as one of kate blanchett's sons name. She's Australian, but would consider it rather cool if someone like her chose it. Love dash .

Yes but more than that it sounds like a reindeer

One of my fave names, though I would spell it with one L.
In which case people will assume it's a typo & you meant Daniel. Would have to get used to that.
American not really... only could be because of Hammett & Sam Spade, right?

Yes. Dashiell Hammett.

That's not necessarily a negative thing, though.

Yes, but who cares !
I love the nick name Dash.😄

I've never heard it before so would t think it American, it sounds sort of made up or surnamey to me.

Is American the worst thing ever? Why does it matter?

I think Dash as a nn is adorable

Oh and as an American, I've never heard the name before

I've never heard this name, it doesn't sound American to me, more a yoonique name or one that you got from a TV series.

Is it pronounced Dashiell to rhyme with bell or Dashile to rhyme with bile?

Yes, this would be why I've never heard it.

So strange the things people on MN think are American...

I'd rhyme it with beal

It the boy in The Incredibles which is quite American feel

I'm American and never heard it before.

PratStick someone claimed the name "Bleu" is popular in America which is a complete lie! Bizarre and no idea where it comes from.

Yes, its very American, but not in a 'made-up' sort of way (which i think some American names can have).

I instantly think of Dashiell Hammet.

It sounds like something off supernatural if I'm honest.

Yes New, remember being in a class full of Bleus?