It’s Christmas and many elf scouts are arriving at their new homes! We’ve put together this list of over 100 fun Elf on the Shelf names for girls and boys to help you decide what to name your new family member.
Our family has had so much fun with our Elf on the Shelf and his many antics over the years visiting this mystical creature. The first step, of course, is to come up with a name for your Elf on the Shelf! Below are some of our favorites.
Boy Elf on the Shelf Names
Classic holiday boy names for your elf
- Pine
- Kringles
- Dash
- Vasilis
- Jinx
- Christmas
- Freddy
- Lux
- Blitz
- Evergreen
- Microscopic
- Elf
- Balm
- Rockefeller
- Nicholas
- Nikos
- Tinseltoes
- Evermint
- Krampus
Famous names of elves from movies
Here are some great elf boy names taken from famous Christmas movies. We’ve also included links to some of our favorite movies so you can check them out for yourself.
- Charles (from Santa Claus)
- Bernard (from Santa Claus)
- Arthur (from Arthur’s Christmas)
- Sparky (since Christmas break)
- Cousin Eddie (since Christmas break)
- Leon (from Elf)
- Miles Finch (from Elf)
- Mayor Augustus Maywho (from the Grinch)
- Kevin (from home alone)
- Gus Polinsky (from home alone)
- Buzz McAllister (from home alone)
- Gimbel (from Elf)
- Vic Frohmeyer (from Christmas with the Kranks)
- Gonzo (from A Muppet Christmas)
- Hans (from Die Hard – not really a family Christmas movie, but it’s one of my favorite movies!)
- Wreck it R”Elf” (from Wreck it Ralph)
- Neezer (from Scrooge)
- Wayne (from Prep & Landing)
- Lanny (from Prep & Landing)
- Frodo (from Lord of the Rings)
- Legolas (from Lord of the Rings)
2024 Athletic Elf on the Shelf Names
- Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs)
- Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
- Mookie (LA Dodgers)
- Puka (LA Rams)
- Curry (Golden State Warriors)
- Kike (Dodgers)
- Webby (San Antonio Spurs)
- Bam (Miami Heat)
- Kittle (SF 49ers)
- Giannis (Milwaukee Bucks)
- Luca (Dallas Mavericks)
- Melo (Charlotte Hornets)
- Shohei (LA Angels)
Girl Elf on the Shelf Names
Classic holiday girl names for your elf
- Ginger
- Pixie
- Tinsel
- Twinkle
- Winter
- Joy
- Carol
- Snowflake
- Noel
- Starshine
- JingleBelle
- Mistletoe
- Merry
- Holly
- Prancer
- Grace
- Pretzel
- Cocoa
- Figgy Puddin’
- Candy
- Ray of brilliance
- Tinsley
- Vixen
- Macy
- Mint
- Eros
- Candy
- Lucy
- Harmony
- Cinnamon
- Gloves
- Kiki
- Waffles
Christmas movie names about a girl elf on the shelf
Here are some fun names from Christmas movies!
- Jovi (from Elf)
- Cindy Lou Who (from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas)
- Judy (Elf from Santa Claus)
- Lucy (Santa Claus)
- Noelle (Noelle on Disney+)
- Martha May Whovier (from the Grinch)
- Margo (since Christmas break)
- Bethany (since Christmas break)
- Type of boat (from Finding Nemo)
- Anna or Elsa (from Frozen)
- Exit (from The Nightmare Before Christmas)
- Betty Lou Who (from the Grinch)
Pop Culture Elf on the Shelf Names
- Halle Berry
- Ruth Bader Gifts-Burg
- Zendayelf
- NFTiny
- Belief Ailis
- Beyoncé
- Ilona
- Viralina
- FolkLorelia
- AllTooElf
- Tamagelf
- SpiceSprite
- Hashtags
- Frostbite
Shop Elf on the Shelf Essentials!
Gender neutral elf names
Welcoming a new elf friend into your home is one of the most exciting parts of Christmas when you have little ones! Here are some gender-neutral ideas that lean into the Christmas spirit.
Classic Christmas
- Snowie
- Snowball
- Elfie
- Craher
- Kringles
- Chris
- Lucky
- Flake
- Ice
- Topper
- Sleigh
- Glaze
- Ringing
- Chip
- North
- Preparation
- Landing
- Thresher
- Cheerful
- Cider
- Elf
- Boreal
- Snickerdoodle
- Taffy
- Myrrh
- Nutmeg
- Starlight
- Toffee
- Chestnut
- Carol
- Focus
- Blow
- Neve (means “snow” in Italian)
- Cider
- Alpine
Reindeer names
- Dasher
- Dancer
- Prancer
- Vixen
- Comet
- Eros
- Donner
- Blitzen
- Rudolph
Elf Duos
Some families are lucky enough to have 2 (or more) elves! In that case, you should go with one of these adorable twin names.
- Pudding & Pie
- Snowcap & Sundrop
- Ever & Green
- Fable & Frost
- Hearth & Ember
- Sugar & Spices
- Jolly & Jingle
- Frost & Flurry
- Twinkle & Glow
- Cocoa & Marshmallow
- Cookie & Crumb
- Pine & Redwood
What is the name of your elf on the shelf? Let us know in the comments and we’ll add it to the list!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good name to call an elf?
Some of my favorite elf names are:
Tinsel
Pine
Kringles
Dash
Vasilis
Ginger
Pixie
Twinkle
Winter
How do you choose an Elf on the Shelf name?
There are many ways to choose a name for your Elf on the Shelf. You can choose together as a family and if you can’t all agree on a name, you can draw names out of a hat!
What are the names of the Christmas elves?
Some names for Christmas elves are Kringle, Claus, Tinsel, Twinkle or Dash.
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