Lasse

LA-suh; LAHS-seh; LA-seh

Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish form of Laurence, Latin

"from Laurentum; bay laurel"

Lasse Origin and Meaning

The name Lasse is a boy's name meaning "from Laurentum; bay laurel".

Well used throughout The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, and Denmark, Lasse is a variation of Laurence, typically used as a nickname for the related Lars. While English speakers may be tempted to say "lass" or "lassie", the correct pronunciation would LA-suh in Denmark, LAHS-seh in Norway and Finland, and LA-seh in Sweden and Germany.

Notable bearers include film directors Lasse Hallström and Lasse Nielsen and ski racer Lasse Kjus.

Popularity of the name Lasse

• 83 Germany 2024

Famous People Named Lasse

• Lars Sven "Lasse" Hallström Swedish movie director
• Lasse Vibe Danish footballer
• Lasse Schöne Danish footballer
• Lasse Gjertsen Norwegian animator and YouTuber
• Lasse Galaxio son of skier Sarah Schleper & Federico Galaxio