Lars: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Lars | Boys
Origin of the name Laurence:
From the Latin Laurentius (man from Laurentum), which is from Laurentum, the name of a town in Latium, which is probably derived from laurus (laurel). The name was borne by St. Laurence the Deacon, who was martyred in Rome in 258. When ordered to hand over the church's treasures, he presented the sick and the poor. For this he was roasted alive on a gridiron. 237 churches are dedicated to him in England.
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Scandinavian form of Laurence.
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Lars Frederiksen, American punk musician.
Lars Larson, American conservative talk radio host.
Lars Ulrich, Danish heavy metal drummer.
Lars von Trier, Academy Award-nominated Danish film director and screenwriter.- Lars in song, story & screen: | Edit
Lars Lindstrom, lead character of film, "Lars and the Real Girl", portrayed by Ryan Gosling.
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Global Popularity of the Name Lars
- #2 in Netherlands
- #18 in Belgium
- #39 in Norway
- #81 in Germany
