Lasse
About Lasse
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.
Pronounced LAHS-uh.
As of October 2026, Lasse ranked #11470 in US births in 2006 SSA.
Editor: Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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Lasse on lists
Famous Lasses
- 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