100 Elf On The Shelf Names + Christmas Elf Name Generator
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You’ve got a new elf joining your family. Yay! But what will you name them?
We’ve had our elf since my youngest was 3, and back then she wasn’t particularly creative at naming, but we gave her the important job anyway. That’s how we ended up with Bo, who has brought a lot of joy into our house every December since 2016.
Choosing a name can be trickier than you’d think. You want something festive, but also something that still suits your new friend in five years’ time. Use the generator below for a random suggestion, or scroll down for 100 name ideas sorted into categories.
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The most popular Elf on the Shelf names are the short, food-based ones kids can actually say: Cookie, Sprinkles, Cinnamon, Snowball and Twinkle. If you want something funnier, go for a full silly name like Sleigh McSleighface or Alabaster E. Snowman. Use the generator below for a random one, or pick from the 100 names underneath it.
Christmas Elf Name Generator
Choosing a name for your new elf can be a challenge! You want something festive, but also something that suits your new friend for years to come. This funny elf name generator will help!
Christmas Elf Name Generator
Note: The generator asks you to pick boy or girl to give you boy elf names and girl elf names, but honestly most of them work either way. If nothing lands, try the other option and see what comes up.
Or check the huge list of ideas below for even more Elf on the Shelf name ideas!
100 Funny Elf On The Shelf Name Ideas
If you’re looking for Elf on the Shelf name ideas or if you’re looking for funny Christmas elf names for your Christmas party name tags and you want to choose your own instead of letting the random generator choose for you, here is a list of more ideas:
Classic Christmas Elf Names
- Jingle Bells
- Jolly Juniper
- Tinsel Sparkles
- Holly Jolly
- Jingle Frost
- Jolly Jingle
- Tinsel Star
- Garland
- Nutcracker
- Tannenbaum
- Ribbons
- Angel
- Tidings
- Merryweather
- Bauble
Cute Elf Names
16. Twinkle
17. Sparkle Toes
18. Candy Sparkle
19. Twinkle Toes
20. Peppermint Spark
21. Snowflake Spark
22. Starlight
23. Frostine Frost
24. Frosty Flake
25. Mistletoe Berry
26. Bumble Berry
27. Tangle Tinsel
28. Ginger Spice
29. Aurora
30. Mittens
Food And Treat Elf Names
31. Spiced Nutmeg
32. Peppermint Crisp
33. Sprinkles
34. Pudding
35. Cinnamon
36. Cookie
37. Eggnog
38. Cupcake
39. Popcorn
40. Ginger Snap
41. Chestnut
42. S’mores
43. Muffin
44. Plum
45. Fudge
46. Biscuit
47. Rum Ball
48. Snickerdoodle
49. Marshmallow
50. Shortbread
Winter Elf Names
51. Nutmeg Frost
52. Tundra Frost
53. Evergreen Pine
54. Pinecone
55. Icicle
56. Blizzard
57. Snowball
58. North
59. Belsnickel
60. Flurry
61. Snowdrift
Silly Full Names
62. Merry McSprinklePants
63. Twinkle McTinselpants
64. Jingle Bellbottoms
65. Alabaster E. Snowman
66. Carol O’Clock
67. Wanda Wrappington
68. Tinsel Toes-R-Us
69. Mistletoe McMuffin
70. Gumdrop McJingleface
71. Sleigh McSleighface
72. Jolly Jingleheimer-Schmidt
73. Tinsel Tornado
74. Sneaky
75. Sir Snoops-A-Lot
Punny Names
- Shelf Control
- Shelfie
- Shelf Esteem
- Shelfish
- Top Shelf
- Elfis
- Elf Awareness
- Elf Improvement
- Elf Care
- Elfie
- Nacho Elf
- Mistle-Tony
- Jingle Bill
- Rebel Without A Claus
- Bell-inda
- Carol-ina
- Ho-Ho-Hollie
- Sleigh-la
- Yule Log-an
- Feliz Navi-Dan
- Mistle-Toes
- Mince Spy
- Fleece Navidad
- Gingersnapped
- Frost Bite
Boy Elf Names And Girl Elf Names
Most of these work for either, but if you want a male or female elf name, try one of these:
- Boy elf names: North, Nutcracker, Chestnut, Snowball, Fudge, Belsnickel, Sleigh McSleighface, Alabaster E. Snowman
- Girl elf names: Twinkle, Holly Jolly, Ginger Spice, Aurora, Mistletoe Berry, Sprinkles, Wanda Wrappington, Frostine Frost
If you want to take the stress out of this fun but time-consuming holiday tradition, my Elf tool kit is sure to be your new best friend every December!
In this kit, you will find arrival and goodbye letters, a letter to introduce your new elf, blank letterhead, behaviour report cards, printable elf ideas, excuses why the elf did not move, printable lunch box notes, Christmas jokes and much more.
Naming your elf is a fun family Christmas tradition and the options are endless.
Make sure you come and join our Elfing Around Facebook group for even more ideas and inspiration!
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