Lassie

Lassie Origin and Meaning

The name Lassie is a girl's name.

The name Lassie originates from Scottish culture, where it was traditionally used as a term for a young girl or maiden. However, its widespread recognition comes primarily from the fictional female collie dog character created by Eric Knight in his 1940 novel 'Lassie Come-Home,' which spawned multiple films and a popular television series. As a human name, Lassie is quite rare, maintaining an affectionate, loyal quality associated with the beloved canine character. The name carries connotations of faithfulness, heroism, and protective instincts. While uncommon as a given name for girls, it may occasionally be used as a nickname for names like Lassarina or simply to evoke the wholesome, classic Americana feel associated with the character.

Lassie Rank in US Top 1000

# 954 in the US

The name Lassie in Pop Culture

• Lassie heroic collie in eponymous books, TV series, and movies
• Lassie ,Scottish term of endearment for a woman or girl
• Lassie Shawn's nickname for Carlton Lassiter in TV's "Psych"