Elf on the Shelf names
45 elf names, from classic to ridiculous
Naming happens on arrival morning, so choose a shortlist before the elf shows up. One rule from experienced households: let the kids pick from three — full veto power ends in an elf named after a cartoon by lunchtime.
Classic North Pole names
Timeless picks that sound like they came with the elf.
- Jingle
- Snowflake
- Buddy
- Holly
- Tinsel
- Peppermint
- Noel
- Frost
- Star
- Ivy
- Nick
- Clara
- Evergreen
- Aurora
- North
Sweet-treat names
Named after the December food groups: cocoa, cookies, and candy.
- Cocoa
- Sugarplum
- Ginger
- Maple
- Cookie
- Cinnamon
- Candy
- Marshmallow
- Twinkle
- Mittens
- Snowball
- Juniper
- Clementine
- Biscuit
- Pudding
Funny names
For families where the elf has a personality problem. Older kids love these.
- Sparky McJingles
- Sir Tinselbottom
- Fig Newton
- Chaos
- Kevin
- Gary the Elf
- Snickerdoodle
- Elfis Presley
- Wreck-it Ralph
- Tofu
- Captain Candycane
- Nacho
- Bob from Accounting
- Glitterbomb
- Pickle
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- How do we pick the elf's name?
- Shortlist three before arrival morning and let the kids choose the winner. Full veto power ends in an elf named after a cartoon by lunchtime.
- Can the elf's name change next year?
- Tradition says no — the name is part of the magic. If the kids revolt, the elf can adopt a nickname in its arrival letter instead.
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