It’s Christmas time and many Elf scouts are arriving at their new homes! We have made this list of over 100 fun girl and boy Elf on the Shelf names to help you decide what your new family member will be called.
Our family has had a ton of fun with our Elf on the Shelf and his many antics throughout the years this mystical creature has been visiting. The first step, of course, is coming up with a name for your Elf on the Shelf! Below are some of our favorites.
We have even included the movie or reference that some of the names came from (my personal favorite is Wreck-it R”elf”!).
Boy Elf on the Shelf Names
Famous Elf Names from Movies and More!
Here are some great boy Elf names that are from famous Christmas movies. We also included links to the movies so you can check them out for yourself.
- Charlie (Boy from Santa Clause)
- Bernard (Elf from Santa Clause)
- Arthur (Arthur Christmas)
- Sparky (Christmas Vacation)
- Cousin Eddy (Christmas Vacation)
- Leon (Snowman from Elf)
- Miles Finch (Elf)
- Mayor Augustus Maywho (Grinch)
- Kevin (Home Alone)
- Gus Polinski (Home Alone)
- Buzz Macallister (Home Alone)
- Gimbel (Store from Elf)
- Vic Frohmeyer (Christmas with the Kranks)
- Gonzo (Muppet’s Christmas)
- Hans (Die Hard – not really a family Christmas movie, but it is one of my favorite movies!)
- Wreck it R”elf” (Wreck it Ralph)
- Neezer (Scrooge)
- Wayne (Prep & Landing)
- Lanny (Prep & Landing)
- Frodo (Lord of the Rings)
- Legolas (Lord of the Rings)
Classic Boy Holiday Names for your Elf
- Tinsel
- Pine
- Kringle
- Dash
- Claus
- Jinx
- Yule
- Freddy
- Lux
- Blitz
- Evergreen
- Tiny
- Sprite
- Balsam
- Rockefeller
- Nicholas
- Nick
Sports Themed Elf on the Shelf Names in 2023
- Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs)
- Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
- Mookie (LA Dodgers)
- Puka (LA Rams)
- Curry (Golden State Warriors)
- Kiké (Boston Red Sox)
- Jimmy (Miami Heat)
- Kittle (SF 49ers)
- Giannis (Milwaukee Bucks)
- Luka (Dallas Mavericks)
- Dak (Dallas Cowboys)
- LaMelo (Charlotte Hornets)
Girl Elf on the Shelf Names
Movie and Celebrity Names for Your Elf on the Shelf
Here are some fun names from Christmas movies, celebrities, and pop culture!
- Halle Berry
- Jovie (Elf)
- Cindy Lou Who (Grinch Who Stole Christmas)
- Judy (Elf from Santa Clause)
- Lucy (The Santa Clause)
- Noelle (Noelle on Disney +)
- Martha May Whovier (Grinch)
- Margo (Christmas Vacation)
- Bethany (Christmas Vacation)
- Dory (Finding Nemo)
- Anna or Elsa (Frozen)
- Ruth Bader Gifts-Burg
- Sally (Nightmare before Christmas)
- Betty Lou Who (Grinch)
Classic Girl Holiday Names for Your Elf
- Ginger
- Pixie
- Tinsel
- Twinkle
- Winter
- Joy
- Carol
- Snowflake
- Noel
- Mistletoe
- Merry
- Holly
- Prancer
- Grace
- Cookie
- Cocoa
- Figgy Puddin
- Sugarplum
- Vixen
- Macy
- Peppermint
- Cupid
- Candy
- Lucy
- Harmony
- Cinnamon
- Mittens
- Kiki
- Waffles
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Gender-Neutral Elf Names
Welcoming a new Elf friend into your home is one of the most exciting parts of Christmas when you’ve got little ones! Here are some gender-neutral ideas that lean into the Christmas Spirit.
Christmas Classics
- Snowie
- Snowball
- Elfie
- Crasher
- Kringle
- Kris
- Lucky
- Flake
- Ice
- Topper
- Sleigh
- Jingle
- Chip
- North
- Prep
- Landing
- Thrasher
- Jolly
Reindeer Names
- Dasher
- Dancer
- Prancer
- Vixen
- Comet
- Cupid
- Donner
- Blitzen
- Rudolph
What is your Elf on the Shelf’s Name? Let us know in the comments and we will add it to the list!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good name to name an elf?
Some of my favorite elf names are:
Tinsel
Pine
Kringle
Dash
Claus
Ginger
Pixie
Twinkle
Winter
How do you pick a Elf on the Shelf name?
There are many ways to pick a name for your Elf on the Shelf. You can choose together as a family and if you can’t all agree on one name, you can draw names out of a hat!
What are Christmas elf names?
Some Christmas elf names are Kringle, Claus, Tinsel, Twinkle, or Dash.