Need to name your elf on the shelf? Here are the best elf on the shelf names with tons of categories to name your elf!
Elf on the Shelf is such a controversial Christmas tradition. So many parents bemoan it and complain about the silly elf and having to move them and come up with ideas each night.
Honestly? I love it. I love creating magic for my kids and this is such a simple way to do that.
Some nights, am I over it? Sure, and I set the elf in the fruit bowl and call it a night.
But other nights, it's pure magic.
One of the first things that you should do when you get an elf is to name them. It's so fun to come up with funny names for elves and I encourage you to really stretch out the naming and make it a fun part of the game.
Be sure to check out these free printable elf goodbye letters!
Let's talk about some of my favorite names for elf on the shelf to help inspire you in picking your cute elf name!
The best elf on the shelf names
Here are a TON of good elf names, broken down into categories for you!
Christmas & Winter Themed Elf Names
- Snowflake
- Snowball
- Noel
- Holly
- Jingle
- Bell
- Blizzard
- Tinsel
- Frost
- Merry
- Snow
- Pine
- Yule
- Poinsettia
- Frankincense
- Carol
- Jolly
- Mistletoe
- Sleigh
- Dasher
- Dancer
- Prancer
- Vixen
- Comet
- Cupid
- Donner
- Blitzen
- Rudolph
Girl Christmas Elf Name Ideas
- Sparkle
- Tiny
- Sprite
- Star
- Twinkle
- Star
- Clara
- Ginger
- Elsa
- Daisy
- Princess
- Minnie
- Ivy
- Hope
- Eve
- Joy
- Merry
- Olive
Boy Christmas Elf Names
- North
- Nick
- Red
- Bowie
- Buzz
- Bolt
- Sven
- Merlin
- River
- Spirit
- Dash
- Boots
Funny & Ridiculous Elf of the Shelf names
- Bubbles
- Tattle
- Fa-la-la
- Sniffle
- Nuts
- Tiptoe
- Figgy Pudding
- Waffles
- Pickles
- Booty
Elf on the shelf name ideas that start with an E
- Emily
- Eddie
- Eli
- Ezra
- Ella
- Ethan
- Elizabeth
- Emmett
- Ellie
- Eve
Star Wars Elf Names
- Luke
- Finn
- Poe
- Grogu
- Yoda
- Leia
- ArToo
- Jabba
- 3PO
- Han
- Wicket
- Rey
- Chewy
Superhero Elf Names
- Flash
- Rocket
- Super Elf
- Thor
- Wonder
Food/Candy Related Elf Names
- Gumdrop
- Cotton Candy
- Peppermint
- Cupcake
- Cookie
- Sprinkle
- Sugar
- Spice
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Marshmallow
- Butterscotch
- Cannoli
- Biscotti
- Candy Cane
- Fruitcake
- Sugarplum
- Fudge
- Gingerbread
- Snickerdoodle
- Pudding
- Biscuit
- Eggnog
- Cocoa
Famous Elf Names
- Buddy
- Tink
- Dobby
- Gimbel
- Bernard
- Legolas
Want to Take the Stress Out of Elf Season?
Make this year’s Elf tradition easy and magical with my Easy Elf Magic Binder — your shortcut to 24 days of simple, funny, done-for-you Elf ideas!
Inside the binder, you’ll get:
- 24 simple Elf setups using items you already have
- Printable letters, certificates, and accessories to bring the magic to life
- Ideas that take just a few minutes each night
- Zero stress. Zero scramble. All the fun.
If you’re tired of the nightly “what do I do with the Elf?” panic, this binder will save your sanity and keep the magic going all month long.
What's your favorite Christmas elf name?!
Thanks for reading!
Hey there, I'm Morgan, the creative mind behind CelebratingWithKids.com! As a parent of two lively little ones, I've made it my mission to turn ordinary days into extraordinary adventures, sharing playful activities, thoughtful toy reviews, and delightful printables to help families celebrate every moment together. 🎉👨👩👧👦🎈
