With the holidays rapidly approaching, that means a beloved character is about to make their seasonal debut. No, we’re not talking about Santa Claus, but his famous pint-size helper: Elf on the Shelf.
If this is your family’s first time enlisting the silly and sometimes mischievous elf to report your child’s conduct back to St. Nick until Christmas, you should give them a befitting name. Even if you’ve used the elf before, choosing a new moniker is a fun and easy way to keep kids engaged and entertained year after year.
Need some naming inspiration for your extra pair of eyes? You’re in luck. We’ve rounded up some of the best Elf on the Shelf names to help relieve some of your never-ending holiday duties like decorating your home and shopping for gifts for everyone on your list.
Whether you want a name that’s clever, festive, or flat-out funny, we’ve got you covered. No matter what you end up calling your playful buddy, don’t forget to get creative with fun and easy Elf on the Shelf ideas to keep the pranks and festivities going right up until your elf returns to the North Pole Christmas Eve.
Cute Elf on the Shelf Names
- Snowball
- Tinsel
- Bailey
- Logan
- Skyler
- Wish
- Juniper
- Willow
- Happy
- Marley
- Taylor
- Teagan
- Emery
- Harper
- Peyton
- Kirby
- Morgan
- Avery
- Riley
- Cupid
- Chilly
- Popcorn
- Mittens
- Icicle
- Miracle
- Pinecone
- Spirit
- Ainsley
- Hollis
- Sidney
- Sage
- Darby
Boy Elf on the Shelf Names
- Charlie
- Casper
- Dasher
- Jingle
- Milo
- Comet
- Prancer
- Cotton
- Frosty
- Garland
- Elfie
- Rudolph
- Kringle
- Shepherd
- Saint
- Blitzen
- Clover
- Spicer
- Toby
- Cedar
Girl Elf on the Shelf Names
- Noel
- Holly
- Sprinkle
- Merry
- Cocoa
- Minty
- Joy
- Ginger
- Hope
- Sydney
- Olivia
- Jewel
- Trixie
- Sparkle
- Sugarplum
- Twinkle
- Star
- Icy
- Faith
- Poinsettia
- Candy
- Belle
- Angel
- Peppermint
- Charity
- Carol
- Sugar
- Winter
- Marshmallow
- Nutmeg
- Tinker
- Roxy
- Cookie
- Starry
- Emma
- Olive
- Clementine
- Hope
Famous Elf Names
- Buddy (from Elf)
- Dobby (from Harry Potter)
- Link (from The Legend of Zelda)
- Legolas (from The Lord of the Rings)
- Elfo (from Disenchanted)
- Honeythorn Gump (from Legend)
- Bernard (from Santa Clause)
- Elrond (from The Lord of the Rings)
- Kreacher (from Harry Potter)
- Hoppity (from The Great Santa Claus Switch)
Karla Pope is a longtime writer, editor and blogger with more than two decades of editorial experience. She’s written for a variety of outlets including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Travel + Leisure, Tripadvisor, People, Parade and more. Her coverage includes travel, lifestyle, entertainment and wellness content. When she's not exploring the world with her family, you can find her curled up on the couch watching a documentary and eating gummy bears.
