The Elf on the Shelf has become a Christmas icon, with millions of elves faithfully watching over families every holiday season. Each elf comes with a book detailing its work as a scout for Santa, but they are all missing a name. Find the perfect name for your Elf on the Shelf in one of our curated lists.
What is Elf on the Shelf?
The Elf on the Shelf is a creation of Carol Aebersold and her daughters, Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts. Together they created this now iconic flexible elf doll and an accompanying book of the story of an elf scout assigned to watch over children during the Christmas season before returning to Santa every night to report whether the children had been naughty or nice. While its title implies that it sits proudly on a shelf, the book notes that the elf will hide in a different spot every day. The elf is powered by the magic that comes from being named and loved by a family, and each family writes the carefully chosen name of their elf and the day their elf was ‘adopted’ into their book. The elf may lose its ability to visit and report to Santa if it is touched. This story adds a bit of holiday magic to a much-loved item that has now become a recognizable gift for families everywhere.
Choosing the name of an elf is an important task, and our hand-picked lists of elf names carefully organized by theme will help make this decision easier and more fun for every family.
Top 100 Elf on the Shelf Names
Check out our list of male and female names for an Elf on the Shelf, showcasing the different inspirations and stories behind some of the most popular names for elves across the world.
Girl Names | Boy Names |
|---|---|
| Lumi | Blaze |
| Ember | Buddy |
| Coco | Neo |
| Halo | Klaus |
| Luna | Ember |
| Elvinia | Saint |
| Piper | Olaf |
| Noelle | Blitz |
| Trinity | Lumi |
| Wynter | Aquilo |
| Raya | Dasher nn Dash |
| Clementine | Jasper |
| Angelica | Cole |
| Jolie | Angelo |
| Emberly | Noel |
| Goldie | Baker |
| Araceli | Rudolph |
| Emberlynn | Elio |
| Seraphina | Nova |
| Alara | Kristopher |
| Alaska | Casper |
| Elvira | Elvin |
| Elvia | Blayze |
| Lumina | Sparky |
| Elektra | Frosty |
| Saint | Pickles |
| Bonnibel | Gabriel |
| Trixie | Ryder |
| Sparkle | Zion |
| Promise | Archer |
| Saffire | Atlas |
| Belle | Astra |
| Aria | Elmer |
| Grace | Dante |
| Aurora | Orion |
| Ruby | Wilder |
| Genesis | Sterling |
| Sadie | Apollo |
| Serenity | Oakley |
| Juniper | Onyx |
| Freya | Troy |
| Bailey | Solomon |
| Ariel | Moses |
| Gracie | Zaire |
| Haven | Kenzo |
| Winter | Ariel |
| Gracelynn | Boone |
| Arielle | Huxley |
| Ariah | Axton |
| Lorelei | Caspian |
| Scarlet | Eliseo |
| Rosie | Zyon |
| Holly | Khai |
| Matilda | Hollis |
| Wrenley | Zephyr |
| Sierra | Ulysses |
| Bonnie | Harper |
| Briar | Frank – Frankincense |
| Aurelia | Sol |
| Sasha | Elvis |
| Zelda | Storm |
| Faye | Clement |
| Scout | Blaize |
| Clover | Timber |
| Stormi | Hart |
| Ryder | Halo |
| Sapphire | Juniper |
| Heavenly | Hawk |
| Beatrix | Chip |
| Reya | Willard |
| Jewel | Wynter |
| Xena | Tuck |
| Onyx | Caspar |
| Sia | Stormy |
| Kodi | Ice |
| Maple | Bucky |
| Juno | Yukon |
| Aries | Snow |
| Eowyn | Ebenezer nn Ben |
| Lulu | Buzz |
| Snow | Solstice |
| Roxie | Yule |
| Astoria | Feliz |
| Vega | Starr |
| Zephyr | Claus |
| Pickles | Quilo |
| Candy | Tinker |
| Prairie | Alaska |
| Elvie | Blixem |
| Electra | Bolt |
| Aribelle | Comet |
| Elvina | Crackle |
| Fantasia | Dunder |
| Serendipity | Ezekiel nn Zeke |
| Twinkle | Frankincense |
| Sparkles | Jingles |
| Elvine | Nazareth nn Naz |
| Faerie | Scamp |
| Minky | Tempest |
| Tinker | Zippy |
Christmas Elf Names
Our list of Christmas-themed Elf on the Shelf is packed with holiday spirit. These names have been curated to reflect the wonder of Christmas, from Santa elf names to winter wonders and references to Christmas practices throughout history.
Girl Names | Boy Names |
|---|---|
| Angel | Angelus |
| Angelique | Aries |
| Bethlehem nn Beth | Blaise |
| Blaze | Colden |
| Brandy | Crispin |
| Christabelle | Dash |
| Cinder | Dasher |
| Clove | Deacon |
| Cocoa | December nn Dec |
| Cookie | Drummer |
| Dancer | Eden |
| December | Egypt |
| Donner | Emmanuel |
| Dove | Garland |
| Drummer | Hardy |
| Egypt | Israel |
| Feliz | Jack |
| Flicker | Jax |
| Ginger | Kodiak nn Kodi |
| Jingle | Kris |
| Kodiak nn Kodi | Lucky |
| Krystal | Lumen |
| Liberty nn Libby | Lux |
| Lumen | Luz |
| Mistle | Myrrh |
| Nazareth | Nicholas |
| Neve | Noble |
| Noella | North |
| North | Pax |
| Novia | Robin |
| Pax | Rudolph nn Rudy |
| Peace | Santos |
| Season | Shepherd |
| Serafina | Star |
| Snowy | Trinity |
| Solstice | Winter |
| Tinsel | Yul |
Cute Elf on the Shelf Names
This list of cute Elf on the Shelf names is befitting for the adorable elves that report to Santa. We gathered the cutest, most charming, and most joyous names for this list.
Girl Names | Boy Names |
|---|---|
| Aspen | Archie |
| Bella | Bailey |
| Bexley | Bo |
| Cleo | Cody |
| Eden | Cooper |
| Evie | Duke |
| Fawn | Earl |
| Frankie | Eleo |
| Gigi | Eli |
| Harper | Enzo |
| Indie | Harley |
| Jade | Harry |
| Jemima | Holden |
| Josie | Jensen |
| Kiki | Jesse |
| Lacey | Jett |
| Lexie | Koda |
| Maya | Linus |
| Oaklee | Logan |
| Opal | Luca |
| Paisley | Maverick |
| Poppy | Maximo |
| River | Milo |
| Saylor | Porter |
| Silkie | River |
| Tallulah | Rory |
| Tillie | Tommy |
| Willow | Wylder |
Magical Elf on the Shelf Names
In this list, you will find the most spellbinding and otherworldly names for your Elf on the Shelf. Consider a name from this list if you want to celebrate the magic of the Elf on the Shelf.
Girl Names | Boy Names |
|---|---|
| Astra | Ajax |
| Celestia | Albus |
| Eartha | Basil |
| Echo | Casimir |
| Eclipse | Cecil |
| Fiora | Cosmo |
| Fiorella | Griffin |
| Galaxa | Jupiter |
| Galaxy | Leo |
| Gemini | Linkyn |
| Jet | Loki |
| Kitt | Luna |
| Louella | Mars |
| Marisol | Merlin |
| Orion | Oberon |
| Polaris | Odin |
| Seren | Odysseus |
| Solana | Othello |
| Starr | Phoenix |
| Stella | Sevyn |
| Venus | Vega |
Mischievous and Naughty Elf on the Shelf Names
Some owners of Elves on the Shelf enjoy using their elves to stage pranks. If you’re one such owner, a name from our list of mischievous and naughty Elf on the Shelf names is perfect for you.
Girl Names | Boy Names |
|---|---|
| Apollonia | Alfie |
| Bellatrix | Axel |
| Casper | Biff |
| Crimson | Boris |
| Harley | Buck |
| Lark | Buster |
| Maeve | Butch |
| Merlin | Chasen |
| Moxie | Cisco |
| Nikita | Egor |
| Nyx | Flash |
| Pandora | Hawke |
| Pixie | Indy |
| Ramona | Kole |
| Rebel | Marley |
| Rigel | Racer |
| Rogue | Raiden |
| Saga | Ranger |
| Saskia | Red |
| Scarlett | Rock |
| Silke | Rocket |
| Tempest | Rusty |
| Wilda | Spike |
| Wilde | Zack |
| Wiley | Zenon |
Cool Elf on the Shelf Names
These Elf on the Shelf names are cooler than the coldest winter and are inspired by historical figures and modern icons. These names are perfect for families with older children who want some edge to their holiday celebrations.
Girl Names | Boy Names |
|---|---|
| Astrid | Acer |
| Cadence | Alpine |
| Dakota | Banks |
| Delta | Bodhi |
| Indigo | Chance |
| Indy | Charlie |
| Jett | Chase |
| Kit | Crew |
| Lexi | Cruz |
| Lux | Dakota |
| Nova | Dallas |
| Oakley | Dj |
| Oaklyn | Dutch |
| Phoenix | Icarus |
| Rio | Indiana |
| Roxy | Kit |
| Sage | Maximus |
| Sevyn | Memphis |
| Sky | Rivers |
| Skye | Tru |
| Skyla | Tucker |
| Skyler | Xander |
| Star | Zane |
| Stormy | Zeus |
Beautiful Elf on the Shelf Names
There is a wondrous beauty to Christmas, no matter the weather. Our list of pretty Elf on the Shelf names celebrates the once-a-year elegance that the holidays always bring.
Female Names | Male Names |
|---|---|
| Amethyst | Asher |
| Athena | Atticus |
| Blodwen | Benedict |
| Bronte | Christian |
| Bronwen | Cortez |
| Carmen | Dawson |
| Cosima | Dexter |
| Diamonique | Elijah |
| Elia | Elliott |
| Estella | Ezra |
| Eva | Felix |
| Genevieve | Hudson |
| Hailey | Jake |
| Hope | Jax |
| Imogen | Julius |
| Isla | Kai |
| Kadence | Max |
| Layla | Montana |
| Magnolia | Orlando |
| Mirabel | Rider |
| Odessa | Riley |
| Quinn | Rio |
| Sapphira | Rupert |
| Seraphine | Sage |
| Sofia | Skyler |
| Solace | Soloman |
| Tawney | Topper |
| Xia | Truman |
| Xiomara | Wells |
| Zarah | Willoughby |
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Royal Elf on the Shelf Names
The Elf on the Shelf is given the vital task of reporting to Santa himself, and a royal name inspired by the nobility is a great way to honor the important work of these elf scouts.
Female Names | Male Names |
|---|---|
| Anastasia | Albert |
| Araminta | Alfred |
| Cleopatra | Angus |
| Cordelia | Archibald |
| Cristabel | Baron |
| Duchess | Conrad |
| Eugenia | Frederick |
| Florence | Hadrian |
| Guinevere | Harold |
| Gwendolyn | Henri |
| Imperia | Igor |
| Lady | Legolas |
| Morgana | Leopold |
| Octavia | Maxwell |
| Ophelia | Montague |
| Princess | Montgomery |
| Queenie | Mountbatten |
| Reign | Octavius |
| Reina | Peregrine |
| Tiara | Prince |
| Valentina | Regis |
| Velvet | Rockefeller |
| Xenia | Royal |
| Zara | Thranduil |
| Zora |
Elf on the Shelf Name Generator
Our random Elf on the Shelf name generator will give you lots of ideas to name your Elf! Here you will find first and last names sorted by theme to find a Christmas Elf name!
→ See the Christmas Elf Name Generator
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