Lacrosse - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Lacrosse \l(a)-c

is of French origin, and its meaning is "the cross". Lacrosse is a game which got its name from the French term for a crozier, or bishop's crook. Also the place name for a city and county in Wisconsin which was originally a fur trading post.

A similar baby name is Laroyce.

Lacrosse is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#56081 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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