Elf names: 132 ideas for your elf
Sweet, funny, classic or tiny: here are 132 elf names, sorted by style, plus pairs for homes with two elves. Can't decide? Tap the picker.
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Christmas classics elf names
- Jingle
- Tinsel
- Twinkle
- Holly
- Ivy
- Noel
- Garland
- Ornament
- Starla
- Mistletoe
- Snowflake
- Sleigh Bell
- Carol
- Tidings
- Merry
- Nutmeg
- Yule
- Comet
- Glitter
- Evergreen
Sweet treats elf names
- Gumdrop
- Cocoa
- Sugarplum
- Cookie
- Peppermint
- Gingersnap
- Caramel
- Cupcake
- Sprinkles
- Snickerdoodle
- Fudge
- Toffee
- Marshmallow
- Candy Cane
- Butterscotch
- Truffle
- Muffin
- Cinnamon
- Jellybean
- Maple
Funny elf names
- Sir Sparkles
- Captain Cocoa
- Waffles
- Noodle
- Pickles
- Biscuit
- Pudding
- Nugget
- Doodle
- Wiggles
- Professor Pom-Pom
- Duke of Doughnuts
- Tater Tot
- Meatball
- Burrito
- Lord Fluffington
- Giggles
- Mr. Mittens
- Crumbs
- Bubbles
Winter and nature elf names
- Juniper
- Frost
- Flurry
- Aspen
- Cedar
- Willow
- Hazel
- Clover
- Moss
- Birch
- Pine
- Acorn
- Berry
- Fern
- Icicle
- Winter
- Robin
- Sage
- Rowan
- Aurora
Tiny and cute elf names
- Pip
- Bitsy
- Button
- Peanut
- Teeny
- Dot
- Bean
- Pebble
- Mini
- Sprout
- Poppy
- Tiny Tim
- Bitty
- Thimble
- Squeak
- Cricket
- Nibbles
- Smidge
- Twig
Storybook elf names
- Jasper
- Ollie
- Felix
- Hugo
- Milo
- Theo
- Rosie
- Clementine
- Mabel
- Hazelnut
- Winnie
- Percy
- Lulu
- Archie
- Wren
- Otto
- Daisy
- Ziggy
- Penny
- Barnaby
Names for two elves
- Jingle and Jangle
- Cookie and Cocoa
- Holly and Ivy
- Pepper and Mint
- Snick and Doodle
- Twinkle and Sparkle
- Peanut and Butter
- Frost and Flurry
- Salt and Pepper
- Ginger and Snap
- Pip and Pop
- Tinsel and Garland
Two elves in your home? See our ideas for two elves.
Introduce your elf
Once you have a name, put it in the arrival letter and pick an arrival idea for the first morning. The classic elf rules are worth a read too.
Questions
How do you pick a name for your elf?
Let the kids choose from three or four names you like, or let them vote at breakfast. A name that is easy to say is a name they will use every day.
Can the elf have a name already?
Yes. Many families let the elf introduce themselves in the arrival letter. Others let the kids pick a name on the first morning.
What are good names for two elves?
Matching pairs are the most fun: Jingle and Jangle, Cookie and Cocoa, or Holly and Ivy.