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The 126 best elf on the shelf names

Published: May 15, 2022 Β· Modified: Jul 23, 2023 by Morgan Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β·

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!

126 elf on the shelf name ideas

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
elf on the shelf in a tree

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
elf on the shelf dangling upside down

Funny & Ridiculous Elf of the Shelf names

  • Bubbles
  • Tattle
  • Fa-la-la
  • Sniffle
  • Nuts
  • Tiptoe
  • Figgy Pudding
  • Waffles
  • Pickles
  • Booty
elf on a shelf in a hot air balloon

Elf on the shelf name ideas that start with an E

  • Emily
  • Eddie
  • Eli
  • Ezra
  • Ella
  • Ethan
  • Elizabeth
  • Emmett
  • Ellie
  • Eve
elf on a shelf in a hanging plant basket

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
elf on a shelf in a plant

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
elf on a shelf pooping cookies

Famous Elf Names

  • Buddy
  • Tink
  • Dobby
  • Gimbel
  • Bernard
  • Legolas

What's your favorite Christmas elf name?!

Thanks for reading!

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