150 Christmas elf names for your family's elf
The short answer
The best elf names are short, fun to say and a little silly: Jingle, Sprinkles, Buddy, Twinkle, Pepper, Snowflake or Chip. Let the kids pick from three or four choices, or have the elf sign its name on its first welcome letter.
Funny elf names
Sir Sparkles, Captain Candy Cane, Pickles, Noodle, Mr. Mistletoe, Sugar Plum Pete, Waffles, Pudding, Elfis, Tinsel Toes, Snickerdoodle, Muffin, Jolly Rancher, Cocoa Bean, Gumdrop, Biscuit, Peppermint Patty, Fruitcake, Mischief, Sneaky Pete, Nutmeg, Marshmallow, Turbo, Doodle, Zippy.
Cute names for girl elves
Holly, Ivy, Twinkle, Snowflake, Sprinkles, Sugar, Candy, Noelle, Joy, Merry, Starla, Belle, Clementine, Cookie, Penny, Poppy, Cinnamon, Hazel, Pepper, Tinsel, Winter, Glitter, Rosie, Lulu, Daisy.
Cute names for boy elves
Buddy, Jingle, Chip, Pip, Max, Kringle, Frost, Rudy, Jasper, Twig, Jack, Ollie, Scout, Ziggy, Peanut, Pinecone, Bingo, Elliot, Felix, Gus, Toby, Finn, Spark, Juniper, Bo.
Classic Christmas names
Nicholas, Noel, Carol, Gabriel, Angel, Star, Ever, Garland, Comet, Dasher, Cupid, Blitzen, Merry, Wren, Evergreen, Bell, Jolly, Kris, Nick, Hope, Faith, Advent, Yule, Frosty, Snowy.
Food and treat names
Gingersnap, Candy Cane, Toffee, Fudge, Butterscotch, Cupcake, Brownie, Jelly Bean, Cookie Dough, Pretzel, Popcorn, Sprout, Pumpkin, Honey, Maple, Taffy, Truffle, Sundae, Cherry, Bubblegum, Lollipop, Caramel, Mocha, Kiwi, Mango.
Names for elf pairs
Jingle and Jangle, Salt and Pepper, Cookie and Cocoa, Holly and Ivy, Snow and Flake, Tinsel and Twinkle, Chip and Pip, Peanut and Butter, Frost and Flurry, Sugar and Spice, Sparkle and Shine, Mac and Cheese, Ziggy and Zaggy.
How to choose
- Give the kids three or four names to pick from.
- Say the name out loud. If it is fun to shout across the house, it works.
- Let the elf sign the name on its first letter. See 20 Christmas elf arrival ideas.
- Keep the same name every year. Kids remember.
Questions
What is a good name for a Christmas elf?
Short and fun names work best: Jingle, Buddy, Sprinkles, Twinkle or Pepper.
Who names the elf?
Most families let the kids choose in the first year. Some have the elf arrive with its name already on a letter.
Can we change the elf's name?
Most families keep the same name every year. If the kids want a change, the elf can explain in a note that it got a new name at the North Pole.
Do these ideas work with The Elf on the Shelf®?
Yes. They work with any elf toy, including The Elf on the Shelf®. The Elf on the Shelf® is a trademark of CCA and B, LLC. We are not connected with it.