What’s his name mummy? What’s his name? This is the first question I get asked when I pull out the Elf every year.
My kids haven’t clued in that it’s the same damned Elf as last year which means I get to make up a new Elf on the Shelf name every time we circle back to 1st December. Which I don’t mind because I LOVE names. And naming the Elf is a lot less work than moving him every night!
Name that Elf!
If you’re struggling to find the perfect name for your Elfie (other than Elfie, of course), let our Naming Elves help you out. Behold 75+ Elf on the Shelf names!
Christmas Movie and Literature Elf on the Shelf Names
- Buddy – From the movie, Elf. Obv
- Jovie – Also from the above movie, but also very jovial, kind of like Santa himself
- Arthur – From Arthur Christmas
- Bryony – Also from Arthur Christmas
- Charlie – From The Santa Clause
- Bernard – From The Santa Clause
- Hermey – From the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Kevin – From Home Alone
- Fleck – From The Christmas Chronicles
- Jojo – Also from The Christmas Chronicles
- A few other elves’ names from this popular movie include Bjorn, Lars and Mina
- Or you could go with Teddy or Cat (for the main characters)
- Eben – A nod to Ebeneezer Scrooge
- Theo – The real name of Dr. Seuss, the author of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
- Clement– The name of the author of the classic poem, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Elfish names
- Lego – Short for Legolas, from Lord of the Rings
- Arwen – From Lord of the Rings
- Dobby – Harry Potter of course
- Winky – Also from Harry Potter
- Scout – This is technically the name that comes with your Elf. Scout Elf
- Puck – From Berzerk
- Holly – From Artemis Fowl
- Julius – From Artemis Fowl
- Elfin – The official elf language
Christmasy Elf on the Shelf names
- Prancer – Or any of the other reindeer’s names. Even Olive works
- Rudy – Short for Rudolph
- Rein – You know, like Reindeer?
- Tinnie – Short for Tinsel
- Joy
- Peppermint
- Fruitcake
- Cherry
- Ivy
- Felix or Felicity
- Ember – Short for December
- Cane – Candy Cane
- Nori – Short for North Pole perhaps? Or North West
- Saint
- True – Hmm… turns out Kardashian offspring make great Elf names
- Bailey – Named after the greatest Christmas beverage in all the land
- Bell -You know, like sleighbells. But, also, fun fact, named after the creator of EOTS – Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell.
- Noel – Or to add a bit of cheek, Leon (Noel spelled backward for those playing at home).
- Gabe – For Gabriel the angel
- Nico – Short for St Nicholas
- Talia – Short for Natalie and Natalia – the quintessential Christmas name which means “born on Christmas”
- Stella – Sticking to the whole celestial Christmasy theme
- Carol – a shout-out to Christmas carols. Also, if your Elf likes to complain a lot, then this name is perfect
- Evie – Or Eve, the day when our Elf finally peaces the eff out
Names that mean “elf” or some variant
- Avery
- Alvin or Alvie
- Alston
- Aubrey
- Albie
- Alfred
- Elvern or Elvey
- Freddie
- Luell
- Livi
- Alary
- Alba
- Elwyn
- Ordella
- Siofra
Other Elf on the Shelf names
- Ralph (the elf) – It kinda rhymes right?
- Dash – Because he’s super speedy and ‘dashes’ around the world every night. Get it?
- Wednesday – Because December 1st falls on a Wednesday this year. Or you could go with Saturday (Christmas Day 2021)
- Cheeky – That he is!
- Summer – December, is, after all, the hottest month of summer
- Candice – I don’t know why – it just sounds like an Elf name. Maybe because it’s kind of like Candy?
- Archer – What does Archer have to do with Elf on the Shelf? It all comes down to the zodiac. You see, babies born from 1 December to 21 December fall under the Sagittarius sign. And the symbol for Sagittarius? An archer
- Cole – Something no one wants in their stocking
- Seto – OKay, this is a little out of the box but SETO is an anagram for EOTS (Elf on the Shelf). It could work
- Lazy Susan – A great name for your Elf if she keeps ‘forgetting’ to move at night. Or Half-Arse Harry also works
- And my favourite – Effie – Short for IDGAF and perfect for all those naughty elves out there
What to read next
- 24 Elf on the Shelf Ideas: a Go-To Cheat Sheet!
- Elf on the Shelf Survival Box – the Props Kit that Takes Away the Headache of What to Do Next
- Due in December? These Festive Christmas Baby Names Will Jingle Your Bells
Feature Image – from the Elf on the Shelf survival box.
