Lasse

Lasse is a boy’s name with diverse origins. In Scandinavia and Finland, Lasse is a shortened form of Laurence and Nicholas. Laurence comes from the Latin word Laurentius and means “from Laurentium,” which was a city in ancient Italy. Nicholas comes from the Greek word Nikolaos, which means “victory of the people.” St. Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop from modern-day Turkey who is the patron saint of sailors and children. Although he became less significant among Protestants in Europe, he continued to be recognized as Sinterklaas in the Netherlands, which became the basis for everyone’s favorite gift-bringer, Santa Claus. Baby Lasse will have a one-of-a-kind name with roots stretching across Europe, and they will surely be a generous and giving little one.