It’s Christmas time which means many new Elf on the Shelf’s are arriving into homes. Our family has had a ton of fun with Elf on the Shelf and his many antics throughout the years this mystical creature has been visiting. The first step, of course, is coming up with a name for your Elf on the Shelf! We have over 99 fun girl and boy Elf on the Shelf Names including the movie the name may have come from (my personal favorite Wreck-it R”elf”)
Boy Elf on the Shelf Names
Here are some great boy Elf on the Shelf Names that are from famous movies.
- Buddy (Elf)
- Maxx (Grinch that stole Christmas)
- Ralphie (A Christmas Story)
- Clark (Christmas Vacation)
- Scott Calvin (The Santa Clause)
- Murray (Murray Christmas)
- Charlie (Boy from Santa Clause)
- Bernard (Elf from Santa Clause)
- Arthur (Arthur Christmas)
- Sparky (Christmas Vacation)
- Cousin Eddy (Christmas Vacation)
- Leon (Snowman from Elf)
- Miles Finch (Elf)
- Mayor Augustus Maywho (Grinch)
- Kevin (Home Alone)
- Gus Polinski (Home Alone)
- Buzz Macallister (Home Alone)
- Gimbel (Store from Elf)
- Gonzo (Muppet’s Christmas)
- Hans (Die Hard – Not really a family Christmas Movie)
- Wreck it R”elf” (Wreck it Ralph)
- Neezer (Scrooge)
- Wayne (Prep & Landing)
- Lanny (Prep & Landing)
More Great Ideas for Your Elf on the Shelf
The Elf on the Shelf Story (you can also watch it here with your kids) is a fun book to read with your kids when your Elf arrives, and naming your magical elf is the first part of the fun.
- Snowie
- Snowball
- Elfie
- Crasher
- Kringle
- Kris
- Lucky
- Flake
- Ice
- Topper
- Nicholas
- Nick
- Dasher
- Jingle
- Chip
- North
- Prep
- Landing
- Thrasher
- Blitzen
- Jolly
- Comet
Girl Elf on the Shelf Names
Here are some fun names from Christmas movies and celebrities.
- Halle Berry 😉
- Jovie (Elf)
- Cindy Lou Who (Grinch who Stole Christmas)
- Judy (Elf from Santa Clause)
- Martha May Whovier (Grinch)
- Margo (Christmas Vacation)
- Bethany (Christmas Vacation)
- Dory (Finding Nemo)
- Ruth Bader Gifts-Burg
Classic Holiday Names for your Elf
- Ginger
- Pixie
- Tinsel
- Twinkle
- Joy
- Carol
- Snowflake
- Noel
- Mistletoe
- Merry
- Holly
- Prancer
- Grace
- Cookie
- Cocoa
- Figgy Puddin
- Sugarplum
- Vixen
- Jovie
- Peppermint
- Cupid
- Candy
- Lucy
- Harmony
- Cinnamon
- Mittens
- Kiki
- Waffles
What is your Elf on the Shelf’s Name? Let us know in the comments and we will add it to the list!
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