Elf on the Shelf Name Generator
Sweet, silly and classic Christmas scout elf names
Pick a name for your family's scout elf: sweet names like Jingle and Sugarplum, funny names like Fizzwick and Snickerdoodle, boy and girl elf names, and full names like Peppermint Pattycakes. Great for the elf's arrival letter and for naming a new sibling elf.
About Elf on the Shelf names
According to the Elf on the Shelf tradition, a scout elf gets its magic the moment a family names it, which is why naming day matters so much. Most families pick something short and Christmassy that a toddler can say: Jingle, Sparkle, Snowflake, Peppermint, Buddy, Cookie. Popular real-world choices skew toward treats (Snickerdoodle, Gumdrop, Cocoa), winter words (Frosty, Icicle, Flurry), decorations (Tinsel, Holly, Bells) and Santa's own crew (Kringle, Bernard, Rudy).
There are a few recognisable styles. Sweet girl elf names lean on flowers, sparkle and sugar: Trixie, Poppy, Twinkletoes, Sugarplum. Boy elf names borrow from Christmas movies and reindeer: Buddy, Hermey, Dasher, Chippy. Funny names double up on alliteration and silly surnames, which children love announcing at breakfast: Fizzwick Frostbottom, Peppermint Pattycakes, Bingo Bumblebuttons. If your elf comes with a companion, siblings often get matching pairs such as Jingle and Jangle or Cocoa and Marshmallow. The list also holds titled elves such as Sir Snoozealot, workshop names like Toybox, carol sounds like Fa-La-La and shelf puns like Shelfie.
The best elf names are easy to shout across the house at 7 a.m., fun to write on the arrival letter and flexible enough to survive a decade of December mornings. Try saying it in a sentence like "Where did Fizzwick land this time?" before you commit.
How to choose Elf on the Shelf names
- Let the kids vote between two or three finalists; a name they chose themselves gets used all season long.
- Test it in the arrival letter: "Hi, I'm Snowy Sugarsocks and I'll be watching for Santa!" should sound natural.
- For a pair of elves, choose matching names such as Jingle and Jangle, Cocoa and Marshmallow, or Dasher and Dancer.
- Pick a name that suits the personality you plan to give the elf: mischievous elves suit Rascal, Scamp or Ziggy; gentle helpers suit Belle, Noelle or Clara.
- Write the name on the elf's tag or box so a younger sibling can't rename it halfway through December.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular Elf on the Shelf names?
Common picks include Jingle, Sparkle, Snowflake, Buddy, Elfie, Peppermint, Candy Cane, Sugarplum, Cookie and Twinkle, along with movie-inspired names like Bernard, Hermey and Buddy.
Are there different names for boy and girl elves?
Families often use sweeter, flowery names like Trixie, Poppy, Belle or Sugarplum for girl elves and names like Buddy, Chippy, Dasher or Fizzwick for boy elves, but any Christmas word works for either.
Can we change our elf's name later?
Tradition says the elf gets its magic from its first name, so many families keep it for good. If you really want a change, some parents introduce a "new" elf with the new name and let the original retire to the North Pole.
How do we name a second elf?
Choose a name that pairs with the first one, such as Jingle and Jangle or Cocoa and Marshmallow, or give the newcomer a contrasting personality name like Rascal to the original's Belle.
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All 1,000 Elf on the Shelf names
A: 16 names
- Acornelius
- Admiral Antlers
- Admiral Applesauce
- Airmail
- Alder Appledunk
- Alfie
- Almond
- Ambrose Atticmouse
- Ambrosia
- Angel
- Angus McSnowshoe
- Anna
- Antics
- Archie Applecheeks
- Augie Advent
- Aurora
B: 73 names
- Bagel
- Bailey
- Balsam
- Balsambee
- Bandit
- Barnabas Bellringer
- Barnaby
- Basil Bookshelf
- Bauble
- Baublebee
- Baublebright
- Bean
- Beatrix Bobblehat
- Bedford
- Bedsocks
- Bedtime Bo
- Bellabee
- Bellamy
- Bellbopper
- Belle
- Bells
- Bellwyn
- Bernard
- Bernie
- Berrybop
- Bettina Bakewell
- Bex the Brave
- Bing
- Bingle
- Bingo Bumblebuttons
- Birdie Bellbottoms
- Biscuit
- Bitsy
- Bitty von Bellsnicker
- Blanketfort
- Blinky
B, continued
- Blitzen
- Blizzard
- Blockstacker
- Blossom
- Bluebell Banisterslide
- Blushberry
- Bobbin Bimblesnap
- Bobblecap
- Boing
- Bonbon
- Bonkers
- Bookend
- Boots
- Boris Borealis
- Bounce
- Bouncewell
- Bow
- Bowmaker
- Bowtwirl
- Bram Brambleberry
- Brownie
- Brrrnaby
- Bubblegus
- Bubbles
- Buddy
- Buddy Bellhopper
- Bumble
- Bumble Bellwhistle
- Bumper
- Butterbrittle
- Buttercream
- Buttercup
- Butterscotch
- Button
- Buttonbright
- Buttonnose
- Buttons
C: 104 names
- Cable Knit
- Caboose
- Calling Bird
- Candle
- Candleglow
- Candy Cane
- Candy Kane
- Candy Stripe
- Candycurl
- Candywhirl
- Cannoli
- Capers
- Captain Cocoabeard
- Captain Shelfside
- Caramel
- Caramelcurl
- Carol
- Carolina
- Cartwheel
- Cashew
- Casper Coldnose
- Caught Napping
- Cedar
- Cedarsnap
- Charlie
- Checks-It-Twice
- Cheeky
- Cheerwell
- Cheery
- Cheesecake
- Chester
- Chester Chimneysweep
- Chestnut
- Chief Cheerkeeper
- Chief Giggle Officer
- Chillybean
- Chimeswick
- Chimney
- Chimneychirp
- Chip
- Chipper
- Chippy
- Chippy Chimneytop
- Chirpy
- Chocodot
- Chocolate Coin
- Choirbell
- Chortlekin
- Christa
- Christmas
- Chuckles
- Churro
C, continued
- Cider
- Cindy Lou
- Cinnamon
- Cinnamon Roll
- Cinnamon Swirl
- Cinnamonkey
- Clara
- Clara Belle
- Clarence
- Clementine
- Clippity Clop
- Clockwork
- Cloudnapper
- Clove
- Clover Crackerpull
- Clovercap
- Coal
- Cocoa
- Cocoa Bean
- Cocoa Bumblewick
- Cocoa Puffington
- Cocoanose
- Cocoaswirl
- Cogwheel
- Comet
- Confetti Cannon
- Cookie
- Cora Cookiejar
- Corduroy Cuffs
- Corky Cocoamug
- Cosmo Candlewax
- Count Candlestick
- Countdown
- Countess Cuddlebug
- Cozytoes
- Cranberry
- Cranberrykiss
- Cratchit
- Creepmouse
- Crimson Cap
- Crispin
- Crumb
- Crumbwhisker
- Crumpet
- Crystal
- Cuddles
- Cufflebell
- Cupcake
- Cupid
- Curly Shoes
- Custard
- Cuthbert Cupboardcreep
D: 40 names
- Daisy
- Dancer
- Dash
- Dash Doodlesocks
- Dasher
- Dawnpeeper
- Dear Santa
- December Dot
- Delphine Dewdrop
- Dewey Driftwhistle
- Digby
- Dilly Doorbell
- Dimples
- Dimplewick
- Dinah Dimplecheeks
- Ding-Dong
- Dinky
- Dizzy
- Do-Re-Mi
- Dobby Dashwood
- Doc Hiccup
- Doctor Tickletum
- Dodge
- Dollhouse
- Dollop
- Donner
- Donut
- Doodle
- Doodlebug
- Dot the Dainty
- Dottie Dustysleigh
- Dougal McJinglebeard
- Dove
- Driftwhisker
- Drifty
- Drosselmeyer
- Duchess of Doilies
- Duke of Dollops
- Dum-Dee-Dum
- Duncan Drawerdiver
E: 21 names
- Early Bird
- Earmuffin
- Ebenezer
- Edie
- Effie
- Eggbert Evergreen
- Eggnog
- Elf Cadet Clover
- Elfie
- Elfie Sprinklebottom
- Ellie
- Elmer Earmuffs
- Eloise
- Elsa
- Elsie
- Elspeth Eggcup
- Emmet
- Ernie Eavesdrop
- Esme
- Etta
- Evie
F: 64 names
- Fa-La-La
- Faith
- Falalina
- Fannie
- Felix Fiddlefrost
- Felix Navidad
- Fen the Fearless
- Fennel
- Fenwick Fireside
- Fezziwig
- Fiddle-Faddle
- Fidget
- Fidgetwig
- Fifi
- Fig
- Figgins
- Figgy
- Figure Eight
- Finn Fruitbowl
- Fir
- Fizzgiggle
- Fizzle
- Fizzlepop
- Fizzpop
- Fizzwhistle
- Fizzwick
- Fizzwick Frostbottom
- Fizzy
- Fizzy Fudgekins
- Flannelfoot
- Flapjack
- Fleur Featherfrost
F, continued
- Flick
- Flip
- Florrie Fairylights
- Flossie
- Flourdust
- Fluffernutter
- Fluffy
- Flumpet
- Flurry
- Flurrybug
- Flurryfoot
- Footie Pajamas
- Foxmitten
- Frankie
- Freckles
- Freddy
- French Hen
- Fritz
- Fritzie Fridgeraider
- Frost
- Frostbite
- Frostina
- Frostine
- Frosting
- Frostwhisker
- Frosty
- Frosty Fiddlesticks
- Fuddlenip
- Fudge
- Fudgewhisk
- Fuzzlemitt
- Fuzzy
G: 40 names
- Gadget
- Garland
- Garlandhopper
- General Gumption
- General Jollity
- Gertie Garlandswing
- Gideon Glittershoes
- Gift Tag
- Giftwrapper
- Gigglemint
- Giggles
- Gilbert Gingercrumb
- Ginger
- Ginger Glimmerhop
- Ginger Snap
- Gingerbelle
- Gingerbread
- Gingerfizz
- Gingie
- Ginny
- Glacia
- Gladys
- Gleeful Gus
- Glimmer
- Glimmerlyn
- Glitter
- Glittergus
- Gluepot
- Good Cheer
- Good Egg
- Grace
- Graham
- Grandpa Gumboots
- Greta Giftwrap
- Grinchy
- Gumbly
- Gumdrop
- Gumdropkick
- Gus Gumdropper
- Gwendolyn Giggleloft
H: 39 names
- Half-Pint
- Halo
- Hammerhop
- Hammertap
- Hark
- Harkaway
- Harmony
- Hattie Hollyhocks
- Hazel
- Head Elf Hobbs
- Hearthhopper
- Hedgehug
- Herbie
- Hermey
- Hetty Hushabye
- Hide-and-Seek
- Higgledy
- Hildy von Hotcocoa
- Ho-Ho
- Holliday
- Holly
- Holly Berry
- Hollygreen
- Hollyhop
- Hollyjolly
- Hollywig
- Honey
- Honeybun
- Honeydrizzle
- Hoopla
- Hope
- Hopkin
- Hopper
- Hugsworth
- Hullabaloo
- Hummingbell
- Humphrey Hearthrug
- Hundreds and Thousands
- Hustle-Bustle
I: 10 names
- Ice Skate
- Icepip
- Icicle
- Icing
- Icy
- Ignatius Inglenook
- Isla Iciclepop
- Ivo Itchymittens
- Ivy
- Ivybelle
J: 33 names
- Jack-in-the-Box
- Jam
- Jamdrop
- Jammy Thumbprint
- Jangle
- Jasper Jellyroll
- Jelly
- Jellybean
- Jellywobble
- Jemima Jamtart
- Jiggles
- Jing-a-Ling
- Jingle
- Jingle Bell
- Jingle Jollyjumper
- Jinglebeat
- Jinglecuff
- Jinglefoot
- Jinglepop
- Jinglewyn
- Jolene
- Jolly
- Jolly Jamjar
- Jollybean
- Jools Jollification
- Josie Jumpersleeve
- Jostlebee
- Jovie
- Joy
- Jump Rope
- Jumper
- Juniper
- Juno Jinglepockets
K: 17 names
- Kaleidoscope
- Kandi
- Kenji Kitestring
- Kerfuffle
- Kevin
- Kiki Kissingbough
- King Crinkle
- Kip Kettlecorn
- Kit Keyholepeep
- Kitty Candlewick
- Klaus
- Knock-Knock
- Kringle
- Kringlet
- Kris
- Kristina
- Kristoff
L: 24 names
- Lady Evergreen
- Lady Laughsalot
- Lady Lollipants
- Lantern
- Lanternwink
- Lark Letterbox
- Larkabout
- Leapfrog
- Lenny Longjohns
- Licorice
- Linus
- List Checker
- Little Drummer
- Little Miss Mistlekiss
- Little Miss Tippytoes
- Little Mister Mayhem
- Lollidrop
- Lollipop
- Lolly
- Lottie Lollygag
- Lucy
- Ludo van der Sleigh
- Luella Lampshade
- Lulu
M: 69 names
- Mabel
- Macaron
- Magic Dust
- Maisie
- Major Merriment
- Major Mischiefmaker
- Mallow
- Mallowpuff
- Maple
- Marley
- Marshmallow
- Marzipan
- Matilda
- Maud Marzipants
- Max
- Mayor Merrymaker
- Melody
- Meltaway
- Merrick
- Merrily
- Merriweather
- Merry
- Merry Mistlewhistle
- Merrykin
- Merrymuddle
- Merrywhirl
- Midnight Clear
- Millie
- Milo
- Mimsy Mapleleaf
- Mince
- Minka van Mittenberg
- Minnie
- Mintleaf
M, continued
- Mintwhistle
- Minty Moo
- Mischief
- Miss Merrylegs
- Miss Minty Fresh
- Missy
- Mister Mistlebeard
- Mistlemop
- Mistletoe
- Mittenclap
- Mittenkitten
- Mittens
- Mittensworth
- Mitzy
- Mo the Mischievous
- Mocha Dot
- Molasses
- Molly
- Monkeyshine
- Monty Mittenmuncher
- Moonbeam Mo
- Mooncookie
- Moonhopper
- Moonlit
- Moonmitten
- Moonmuffin
- Morris Mincepie
- Morsel
- Mortimer Mantelhopper
- Muffin
- Muffin Mistlebee
- Muffy
- Mumbletoes
- Munchkin
- Mungo Mantelpiece
N: 34 names
- Natalie
- Natasha
- Natividad
- Ned Nightlight
- Needle and Thread
- Nellie Nutcrumb
- Nettie Northwind
- Nibbles
- Nibblet
- Nicelist Nellie
- Nicholas
- Nick
- Nicky
- Nico Nippynose
- Night Owl Ollie
- Night Shift
- Night Watch Ned
- Nightflight
- Nikolai
- Nimble McNoodlesocks
- Nimblenoel
- Nod
- Noel
- Noelle
- Noodle
- North
- Nougat
- Nougatine
- Nugget
- Nutcracker
- Nutkin
- Nutmeg
- Nutmeg Nell
- Nutmeg Nightcap
O: 13 names
- Odette Oopsadaisy
- Officer Hushhush
- Olaf
- Olive
- Ollie
- Ollie Ornamint
- One More Sleep
- Oodles
- Ornament
- Oswin Ornamenthook
- Otis von Tickletoes
- Otto Overmitten
- Owlwink
P: 79 names
- Paintpot
- Paintsplat
- Pancake
- Paper Doll
- Paper Plane
- Party Hat
- Patches
- Pea
- Peace
- Peanut
- Pecan
- Peek-a-Boo
- Peewee
- Penguino
- Penguinpip
- Penny Paperchain
- Pep
- Peppa
- Pepper
- Peppercorn
- Peppermint
- Peppermint Pattycakes
- Peppernose
- Pepperpuff
- Peppertwist
- Peppy
- Percy
- Perkybell
- Pernille Pinecone
- Petal
- Piccolo Pete
- Pickles
- Pickup Sticks
- Piggyback
- Pillowfight
- Pillowfluff
- Pim the Peeker
- Pinch
- Pine
P, continued
- Pinewhisker
- Pinkerpot
- Pinwheel
- Pip Pepperjack
- Pip Peppermintle
- Piper
- Pippa
- Pippin
- Pipsqueak
- Pipsy
- Pixie
- Plum
- Pockets
- Pointy Hat
- Polar Cub
- Polestar
- Pompomkin
- Popcorn
- Poppet
- Poppy
- Poppy Puddingpaws
- Popsicle
- Posy
- Praline
- Prancer
- Pretzel
- Primrose
- Prince Plumduff
- Professor Pepperpot
- Professor Puddingstone
- Professor Snowglobe
- Prudence Pantrypeek
- Puddin
- Pudding
- Puddingpop
- Puddles
- Puffin
- Pumpernick
- Pumpkin
- Punch
Q: 4 names
- Queenie Quickstep
- Quickwick
- Quillip
- Quincy Quiltpatch
R: 28 names
- Ralph
- Ralphie
- Rascal
- Redbreast
- Reggie Rafterswing
- Reindear
- Ribbon
- Ribboncurl
- Rilla Rumpleribbon
- Ring-a-Ding
- Robin
- Robinhop
- Rocket
- Rolling Pin
- Rollo Rooftumbler
- Rooftopper
- Rosalind Redribbon
- Rosemary
- Rosie
- Rosycheeks
- Rowan Rednose
- Ruby
- Ruby Rooftop
- Rudolph
- Rudy
- Rufus Ribbonwrangler
- Rum-Pum-Pum
- Rumpus
S: 129 names
- Sadie Sleighrider
- Sage
- Sassy
- Sawdust
- Scamp
- Scamper
- Scarfington
- Scoot
- Scooter
- Scout Leader Lark
- Scrooge
- Scrumple
- Second Helping
- Shelbert
- Shelfie
- Shelfington
- Shelfy McShelfface
- Shelley Shelftop
- Shenanigan
- Sherbet
- Shimmer
- Shiverkin
- Shorty
- Silent Knight
- Silverbell
- Simon Stockingstuffer
- Sir Snoozealot
- Sir Tinselton
- Sixpence
- Skatewell
- Skedaddle
- Skiddle
- Skip Snowdrifter
- Skippy
- Sleddington
- Sledrunner
- Sleigh
- Sleighbell
- Sleighdasher
- Sleighsong
- Slipperfoot
- Slushfoot
- Slushie
S, continued
- Smidge
- Snapdragon
- Snappy
- Sneezy
- Snickerdoodle
- Snickerpuff
- Snickers
- Snickers Snowbuckle
- Snicklefritz
- Snoopy
- Snort
- Snow Cone
- Snowangel
- Snowball
- Snowbelle
- Snowbelle Sue
- Snowbird
- Snowboots
- Snowcap
- Snowcloud
- Snowdrop
- Snowdrop Sprinklefoot
- Snowdust
- Snowflake
- Snowfort
- Snowman
- Snowmuffin
- Snowpea
- Snowpuff
- Snowwhistle
- Snowy
- Snowy Sugarsocks
- Snugglebug
- Snuggles
- Sockhopper
- Socks
- Soda
- Somersault
- Sootysocks
- Sparkle
- Sparkle Snowfoot
- Sparklewhisk
- Sparkplug
S, continued
- Sparky
- Spindlewink
- Spinning Top
- Splendiferous
- Spoon Licker
- Sprig
- Springsprocket
- Sprinkle Snowbottom
- Sprinklecake
- Sprinkles
- Sprocket
- Sprocket Snowbuckle
- Sprocketina
- Sprocketsnap
- Sprout
- Spruce
- Sprucegoose
- Squeak
- Squirt
- Stanley Sledgewick
- Star
- Starbright
- Stargazey
- Sticky Tape
- Stitchwhistle
- Stocking
- Stockingfoot
- Sugar
- Sugar Cookie
- Sugarcrust
- Sugarcube
- Sugarfoot
- Sugarplum
- Sugarplum Sprigg
- Sugarpop
- Sugarsnap
- Sully Slipperslide
- Sven
- Swan-a-Swimming
- Sweetie
- Sweetpea
- Sybil Shelfsitter
- Syrup Drizzle
T: 78 names
- Ta-Da
- Tabitha Teacosy
- Taffy
- Taffytwist
- Tansy Treetopper
- Tartan Tam
- Tasseltop
- Tattle
- Tattletwig
- Teddy Tangletwine
- Teddykins
- Tessie McTwirlyskirt
- Thawbert
- Tibbit
- Tibby Tinselbritches
- Tickles
- Ticklewhisker
- Ticklish
- Tildy
- Tilly Tiptoes
- Tin Drum
- Tink
- Tinker
- Tinkerbell
- Tinkertoes
- Tinkle Tankle
- Tinsel
- Tinsel McTwinkle
- Tinselgold
- Tinselina
- Tinseltwirl
- Tinselwisp
- Tinsley
- Tinsley Tumbles
- Tiny Tim
- Tippy-Tap
- Tiptoe Tim
- Toast
- Tobias Topshelf
T, continued
- Tobogganer
- Toby
- Toffee
- Toffee Tumbleweed
- Toffeenose
- Toffeepop
- Toffeetwig
- Tomfoolery
- Toot-Toot
- Tootle-Oo
- Tootlepip
- Tootles Tinselwig
- Tootsie
- Toy Soldier
- Toybox
- Toyshop Tom
- Toytinker
- Trebleclef
- Trixie
- Trixie Toffeetop
- Trudy Tumbletoy
- Truffle
- Tuck-In
- Tully the Tiny
- Tumble
- Tuppence Tumbledown
- Turbo
- Twiggins
- Twilight Twig
- Twinkie
- Twinkle
- Twinkle Toesworth
- Twinklebug
- Twinklelight
- Twinkletoes
- Twinkletuft
- Twirlie
- Twizzle
- Two Sleeps
U: 2 names
- Up-All-Night
- Upsy-Daisy
V: 5 names
- Vera Velvetears
- Verity Vanillapod
- Vinnie Velvetvest
- Viola Violetcream
- Vixen
W: 49 names
- Wafer
- Waffles
- Waffles Wonderwhisk
- Walnut
- Wanda Wrappingpaper
- Wassail
- Wee Willie Twinkle
- Wendell Wishlist
- Wesley Woollyhat
- Whimsicle
- Whirligig
- Whirlybird
- Whirlytop
- Whiskers
- Whisperwind
- Whistle
- Whizz
- Whizzlebee
- Whoopsie-Daisy
- Wiggles
- Wiggles Wonderwick
- Wigglewhisk
- Wiggly Wintersnap
- Wilbur Winterbottom
- Willow
- Wim Whiskaway
- Windup Wally
- Wingsy
- Winklepicker
- Winks
- Winky
- Winky Winterwhistle
- Winnie
- Winter
- Winterberry
- Wintergleam
- Wintersnug
- Wispy
- Wizzywig
- Wobble
- Wobblesocks
- Woodstock
- Woolly
- Wrapping Wizard
- Wreath
- Wreathwick
- Wren
- Wumple
- Wynken
X: 1 name
- Xavi Xylophone
Y: 9 names
- Yancy Yawnsalot
- Yarnball
- Yarnspinner
- Yukon
- Yulabelle
- Yule
- Yulesprout
- Yuletide
- Yulia