Elf on the Shelf Names
Free Elf on the Shelf names for boys, girls, and funny elves, plus a finder for matching names and pets.
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Elf on the Shelf name ideas
Boy elf names
- Buddy
- Jasper
- Pip
- Rudy
- Finn
- Dash
- Chester
- Teddy
- Oliver
- Max
Girl elf names
- Holly
- Ivy
- Poppy
- Ruby
- Pixie
- Beatrice
- Daisy
- Luna
- Rosie
- Twinkle
Funny elf names
- Sir Jinglebottom
- Captain Cookiecrumb
- Waffles
- Pickles McSnow
- Noodle
- Buttons Fizzlewhistle
- Jolly Jellybean
- Tinsel Toes
- Professor Sprinkles
- Mayor McFrost
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Themed name lists
More lists to browse. Vintage names suit an elf who seems like an old soul, food names suit one who keeps turning up in the pantry, and the pet lists cover an elf's reindeer, dog, or fox.
Vintage names
- Clarence
- Cornelius
- Archie
- Ernest
- Chester
- Mortimer
- Otis
- Herbert
- Ambrose
- Floyd
- Winifred
- Hazel
- Opal
- Dorothea
- Pearl
- Ruby
- Mildred
- Bernice
- Gertie
- Ida
Unique names
- Brambleberry
- Moonbeam
- Fizzlepip
- Thistle
- Wobbles
- Glimmer
- Quill
- Sprocket
- Juniper
- Pumpernickel
- Flicker
- Starling
- Bumble
- Nimbus
- Wren
- Tumble
- Clementine
- Dandelion
- Pebble
- Marzipan
Food names
- Cocoa
- Gingersnap
- Marshmallow
- Peppermint
- Toffee
- Pudding
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Biscuit
- Sugarplum
- Gumdrop
- Butterscotch
- Cupcake
- Pretzel
- Muffin
- Snickerdoodle
- Waffles
- Crumpet
- Jellybean
- Brownie
Names for an elf's reindeer
- Snowdrift
- Antler
- Frostbell
- Blizzard
- Mistral
- Cinder
- Juniper
- Northstar
- Pinewhisk
- Sleet
Names for an elf's dog
- Biscuit
- Mittens
- Cocoa
- Buddy
- Barkley
- Snowball
- Waffles
- Pudding
- Teddy
- Gingersnap
Names for an elf's fox
- Ember
- Frost
- Rusty
- Snowtail
- Juniper
- Cinder
- Fern
- Tinsel
- Willow
- Maple
Picking a name with your kids
The name sticks for years, so it's worth letting the kids own the choice. A simple way to do it: everyone in the family picks one favorite from the lists or the finder, you press Save on each so they land in the Saved names list, and then the kids vote.
Short names work best for younger children, since they'll be saying it every morning. Read each finalist out loud in a sentence, like "Look, Pip moved again!", and see which one gets the biggest smile. If you already have an elf, use A name to match my elf so the new one sounds like part of the same family.
Print a name card
Type a name, or leave the first result in place, then print a single card with just the name on it. Nothing else on the page prints.
Questions people ask
What should I name our elf?
Let the kids pick from a short list. Read out three or four from the boy, girl, or funny lists above and have them vote, or use the generator for ten fresh ideas.
What are some funny elf names?
Try names like Sir Jinglebottom, Captain Cookiecrumb, or Pickles McSnow from the funny list. The generator mixes funny names in when the elf is set to Either.
We already have an elf. Can we find a name for a second one?
Yes. Pick A name to match my elf and type your elf's name. You'll get names that share its first letter, its style, or its ending.
Is my elf's name saved anywhere?
No. The name you type is used in your browser to find matches and isn't stored or sent anywhere.