The Ultimate Guide to Elf on the Shelf Names

One of the best parts of having an Elf on the Shelf is in giving it a special personality.  This guide to Elf on the Shelf Names is a perfect start.  There is much to be said about what is in a name, and that applies not only for your life but also with your Elf that visits each year.  You know we love having our Elf visit each year.  If you are new to the Elf on the Shelf concept, you will love this list to help you choose a name. 

The Ultimate Guide to Elf on the Shelf Names

If this is your first year with the Elf on the Shelf, you will definitely want to take a moment to read over my Ultimate Guide to Elf on the Shelf first.  It has tons of ideas and tips for making this annual project easier and more fun.  I also recommend you go ahead and print our Elf on the Shelf Welcome Letter now and have it ready for when you start having your Elf arrive. 

If you haven’t grabbed your Elf yet, make sure to check out the list of Where to Buy Elf on the Shelf. 

Christmas Themed Elf Names

To start, you may want to look at some of the popular ideas for Christmas themed Elf names.  There are many options that fit with both winter and Christmas that will easily fit your new Elf and their personality. 

• Blitzen or Buddy
• Chloe or Comet
• Dasher or Dutch
• Elfie or Elvis
• Grinch
• Jingle or Jolly
• Kringle or Kris
• Maxx or Mintie
• Nick or North
• Peppermint
• Ralphie
• Snowball or Snowie
• Vixen

Popular Boy Names for Your Elf on the Shelf

When considering a name for your Elf, I always recommend starting with popular kids’ names.  There are often fun or unique ideas on kids’ name lists that will easily fit the personality of your Elf.  Below are the top boy’s names for this year and some nicknames that would be great for your Elf.  You can definitely pick from them to give your Elf their own personality. 

• Andrew or Drew
• Asher or Ash
• Benjamin or Benny
• Charles or Chuck
• Daniel or Dan the Man
• Ezekial or Zeke
• Gabriel or Gabe
• Jacob or Jake
• James -or Jimmy
• Jordan or Jord
• Maverick or Ricky
• Maxwell or Max
• Watson or Watty

Girl Names for Your Lady Elf

Girl Elf on the Shelf Names is just as much fun.  You can definitely get creative with them, but the latest popular names are some of my favorites and so easy to create shorter versions or nicknames out of them. Below are some of the ones I liked the best on this year’s list. 

• Abigail or Abby
• Amelia or Amy
• Beatrix or Bea
• Charlotte or Lottie
• Cordelia or Delia
• Elizabeth or Bess
• Leighann or Leigh
• Meaghan or Megs
• Olivia or Liv
• Penelope or Penny

Pop Culture Elf on the Shelf Names

We often look to celebrities to help us with names, so why not for our Elf on the Shelf Names?  Below is a list of a few of the more popular names related to current celebrities or pop culture icons. 

• Ace, Adele, Agatha, Alabama, Alley, Andromeda, Apple, Artemis, Ava, or Avalon
• Bently, Brutus, Booker, or Bowie
• Cashmere, Chet, Clove, or Cyndi
• Dallas, Dante, Dolly, Drake, or Dream
• Egypt, Ellie, or Elton
• Falcon
• Gemma or Gentry
• Kingsley
• Lilly
• Pippa or Prince
• Reba or Rue
• Saint
• Wyatt
• Zoey

Marvel Elf on the Shelf Names

I can’t make this list without referring back to my favorite movie series.  Marvel always has amazing names for characters, and of course, your Elf is a great choice for adding a superhero to your home. 

• Bruce
• Carol or Clint
• Gamora or Groot
• Hank or Hope
• Jessica
• Loki or Luke
• Natasha or Nick
• Odin
• Peter
• Sam, Scott, Steve, or Steven
• Thanos, Thor, or Tony
• Wanda
• Vision

Classic Disney Movie Character Name Ideas

Disney movies always have tons of fun ideas for names!  Here are just a few that might be popular this year!

• Ariel
• Bambi, Belle
• Cinderella
• Daisy or Donald
• Gaston or Goofy
• Elsa
• Flynn
• Jafar or Jasmine
• Maleficent, Merida, Mickey or Mulan
• Nala
• Ralph
• Scar or Simba
• Ursula
• Vanellope

The Best Star Wars Characters Names

Star Wars is always a hit for fun names, and this list has several great options for you to choose from! I love the unique names from the movies and that kids will enjoy them even more. 

• Anakin
• Chewbacca
• Darth
• Finn
• Han
• Jabba or Jar Jar
• Kylo
• Lando, Leia or Luke
• Maz
• Obi-Wan
• Padme’,  or Poe
• Rey or Rose
• Shmi
• Wedge or Wicket
• Yoda

More Elf on the Shelf Tips & Tricks

You will have so much fun with your Elf this year!  There is truly nothing like seeing the excitement and wonder on your children’s faces each day as they see the next place their Elf has landed.  You can make this a project that is fun and whimsical for kids, goofy for everyone, or even naughty for the adults! 

Take advantage of this list of Elf on the Shelf Returns ideas or some of the best Elf on the Shelf Instagram Ideas to get started on creating a fun routine with your Elf.  Check out these Elf on the Shelf Poses to make your Elf even more fun each day.  Next, you’ll want to be prepared with the Elf Goodbye letter for when it is time for them to return to the North Pole.