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Lars

Name Meaning:

Scandinavian form of Laurence/Lawrence (Latin Laurentius, "from Laurentum" or "laurel-crowned").

Noteable Namesakes

Lars Ulrich (Musician - Metallica); Lars von Trier (Director); Lars Onsager (Nobel Laureate)

Origin

Scandinavian/Latin

Popularity

US: #952, UK: Unranked

Variations/Nicknames

Lasse

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