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.