237+ Elf on the Shelf Names
This list of Elf on the Shelf names is all you and your family will need to come up with a creative and unique elf name this Christmas season.
Whether you’re looking for girl elf names, boy elf names, themed elf names, or even mischievous elf names, you’ll find them all right here!
10 best Elf on the Shelf names
Let’s start out with a list of the ten best elf names from the list. These are very popular names you can use for naming your Elf on the Shelf.
1.) Sparkles – the brightest and most eye-catching lights on the Christmas tree!
2.) Holly – because everyone likes a Holly Jolly Christmas.
3.) Buddy – the Elf from Elf – played by Will Ferrell) – is everyone’s favorite.
4.) Chippy – he’s the star of the show (from The Elf on the Shelf movie).
5.) Jingles – always make sure Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is harnessed to Santa’s sleigh.
6.) Jolly – named for Santa’s happiest elf.
7.) Snowflake – another star elf (from The Elf on the Shelf movie).
8.) Peppermint – who doesn’t love the flavor of a Christmas candy cane?
9.) Ginger – as in gingerbread people and gingerbread houses.
10.) Elfie – take a selfie with Elfie!
Best Girl Names
For parents and children looking for a female elf name, this list provides many creative options and ideas.
11.) Bella
12.) Winter
13.) Glitter
14.) North
15.) Mittens
16.) Vixen
17.) Ginger
18.) Kris-ty
19.) Joy
20.) Rosie
21.) Lola
22.) Diane
23.) Harmony
24.) Twinkle
25.) Pearl
26.) Pixie
27.) Hope
28.) Trudy
29.) Sparkle
30.) Lucy
31.) Kiki
32.) Sprinkle
33.) Angel
34.) Grace
35.) Cupid
36.) Star
37.) Carol
38.) Jovie
39.) Buttercup
40.) Pepper
41.) Faith
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From favorite holiday foods
42.) Cocoa
43.) Cookie
44.) Muffin
45.) Gingersnap
46.) Sugar
47.) Candy
48.) Butterscotch
49.) Waffles
50.) Cinnamon
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From movies and TV
51.) Judy (Elf from Santa Clause)
52.) Cindy Lou Who (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
53.) Bethany (Christmas Vacation)
54.) Virginia (Miracle on 34th Street)
55.) Clara (from the Nutcracker)
56.) Martha May Whovier (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
57.) Margo (Christmas Vacation)
58.) Halle Berry
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Best Boys Names
59.) Lucky
60.) Blitzen
61.) Skittles
62.) Fritz
63.) Buster
64.) Stockington
65.) Jack
66.) Jolly
67.) Snickers
68.) Pickles
69.) Snowie
70.) Chip
71.) Oliver
72.) Crasher
73.) Dasher
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Boy Elf on the Shelf Ideas
74.) Puffins
75.) Jinxy
76.) Frisbee
77.) Rudy
78.) Topper
79.) Comet
80.) Flannery
81.) Ice
82.) Blizzard
83.) Tuffy
84.) Frost
85.) Spark
86.) Jolly
87.) Thrasher
88.) Snowball
89.) Louie
90.) Jangle
91.) Clancy
92.) Otis
93.) Charlie
94.) Frank
95.) Bell
96.) Tiny
97.) Henry
98.) George
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Boy names from movies and TV
99.) Max (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
100.) Ralphie (A Christmas Story)
101.) Kevin (Home Alone)
102.) Clark (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
103.) Charlie (Boy from The Santa Clause)
104.) Scott Calvin (The Santa Clause)
105.) Cousin Eddie (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
106.) Lanny (Disney’s Prep & Landing)
107.) Bernard (Elf from The Santa Clause)
108.) Zart (from The Elf on the Shelf movie).
109.) Groopert (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
110.) Wayne (Disney’s Prep & Landing)
111.) Hermey (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)
112.) Murray (Murray Christmas)
113.) Sparky (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
114.) Gonzo (Muppet’s Christmas)
115.) Bricklebaum (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
116.) Wreck it R’elf’ (Wreck it Ralph)
117.) Neezer (Scrooge)
118.) Arthur (Arthur Christmas)
119.) Wordsworth (from The Elf on the Shelf movie).
120.) Clarice (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)
121.) Miles Finch (Elf)
122.) Gus Polinski (Home Alone)
123.) Griswold (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
124.) Gimbel (Store from Elf)
125.) Buzz Macallister (Home Alone)
126.) Leon (Snowman from Elf)
127.) Mayor Augustus Maywho (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
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Elf on the Shelf naming ideas
There are many fun ways to name your new Elf on the Shelf. The following names fall into categories sure to make your children laugh, remind them of the holidays, or the names of their heroes and superheroes.
Funny and ridiculous elf names
128.) Bubbles
129.) Swirl
130.) Bowie
131.) Eggnog
132.) Flake
133.) Tippy Toes
134.) Elvis
135.) Wrapper
136.) Red
137.) Nuts
138.) Bling
139.) Tattle
140.) Elfkins
141.) Pep
142.) Stripes
143.) Fruitcake
144.) Sugar
145.) Spice
Festive Christmas monikers
146.) Figgy Puddin
147.) Kris
148.) Merry
149.) Noel
150.) Prancer
151.) Tinsel
152.) Eve
153.) Mistletoe
154.) Claus
155.) Evergreen
156.) Nicholas
157.) Holly
158.) Sugarplum
159.) Kringle
Star Wars inspired
160.) Bodhi
161.) Solo
162.) Leia
163.) Kit
164.) Baze
165.) Own
166.) Han
167.) Luke
168.) Maz
169.) Wedge
170.) Finn
171.) Hera
172.) Poe
173.) Hux
174.) Jyn
Disney inspired for boys
175.) Maximus
176.) Figment
177.) Robin
178.) Nibs
179.) Scamp
180.) Prince
181.) Hugo
182.) Clover
183.) Buzz
184.) Merlin
185.) Tuck
186.) Duke
187.) Kirby
188.) Junior
189.) Bolt
190.) Milo
191.) Hiro
192.) Sven
193.) Walt
194.) Magic
195.) Ralph
196.) Smarty
197.) Roo
Disney girls names
198.) Nita
199.) Darling
200.) Sarfina
201.) Clara
202.) Gliss
203.) Bo
204.) Winnie
205.) Kitty
206.) Fauna
207.) Daisy
208.) Alice
209.) Marian
210.) Penny
211.) Tink
212.) Minnie
213.) Elsa
214.) Cindi
215.) Zarina
216.) Snow
217.) Honey
218.) Rose
219.) Sprite
220.) Lady
221.) Vixey
Superhero inspired Elf on the Shelf names
222.) Rocket
223.) Flash
224.) Shazam
225.) Shuri
226.) Thor
227.) Loki
228.) Jarvis
229.) Storm
230.) Wonder
231.) Cap
232.) Bucky
233.) Steel
234.) Wanda
235.) Thing
236.) Gwen
237.) Omega
238.) Silver
239.) Knight
240.) Torch
Generate your own names
Gather your family for the elf-naming ceremony. Choose some of your favorite names from this page or come up with your own potential elf names. Now you can all play a part in selecting a new name.
One fun way to proceed with naming is to print out a list of elf names, cut the names, so you have one per slip of paper, then put the names in a hat and shake it up. Your children can take turns drawing the winner.
It’s OK to give your elf two names. Sometimes the most unique and funny names come from combining up to three names together as first, middle, and last names.
Choose a name from your child’s interests
This is just a sampling of some of the areas of your child’s interest that may provide inspiration in naming your elf.
A.) A sports hero or favorite player
B.) A cherished movie or TV show
C.) Cartoon or comic character
D.) Superhero
E.) Most-liked book or story
F.) Favorite celebrity
G.) All-time best toy
H.) Favorite candy
I.) Favorite musician, singer or musical group
J.) Favorite video game character
K.) A word from a foreign language your child is learning
L.) Christmas themes
M.) Favorite cookies
N.) A favorite ornament
O.) Holiday traditions
What is Elf on the Shelf?
The explosion of the Elf on the Shelf phenomenon began in 2005 with the publication of The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition by author Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell.
The storybook tells of how Santa’s elves visit children between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve to find out who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. Then the elves report back to Santa Claus so he can reward their good behavior.
Each book comes with a scout elf to watch over the children and let Santa know of both good and bad activities at the end of each day.
What is a scout elf?
A scout elf is one of Santa’s helper elves who report how the children behave every night during the holiday season.
What is an Elf?
How do you define an elf? An elf is a mythical creature that is human in appearance but who has magical powers. An elf doesn’t age or gets old very slowly. Elves have their roots in German folk stories. Elves also appeared in Scandinavian folklore.
Some of the best know elves from literature appeared in The Elves and the Shoemaker by the Brothers Grimm. In this story, the elves are hardworking and helpful aides who depart after finishing their work.
A Holiday Tradition
Make Elf on a Shelf a family tradition each year for you and your children. The happy memories will stay with your children as they grow older, and they will always look back fondly on the Christmas tradition.
By Grace Messina
Grace is a big believer in the magic of Christmas and establishing holiday traditions around your house. The Elf on the Shelf could be part of one of those family traditions.
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