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99 Girl & Boy Elf on the Shelf Names from Movies & More

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99 elf on the shelf names

It’s Christmas time and many Elf on the Shelf friends are arriving to their new homes! We have made this list of over 99 fun girl and boy Elf on the Shelf names to help you decide what your new family member will be called.

Our family has had a ton of fun with our 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! Below are some of our favorites.

We have even included the movie or reference that some of the names came from (my personal favorite is Wreck-it R”elf”!).

Boy Elf on the Shelf Names

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Names from Movies

Here are some great boy Elf on the Shelf Names that are from famous Christmas movies. We also included links to the movies so you can check them out for yourself.  

  • Buddy (Elf)
  • Maxx (Grinch that Stole Christmas)
  • Ralphie (A Christmas Story)
  • Clark (Christmas Vacation)
  • Scott Calvin (The Santa Clause)
  • Murray (Murray Christmas, Mickey’s Twice Upon a 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)
  • Vic Frohmeyer (Christmas with the Kranks)
  • Gonzo (Muppet’s Christmas)
  • Hans (Die Hard – not really a family Christmas movie, but it is one of my favorite movies!)
  • Wreck it R”elf” (Wreck it Ralph)
  • Neezer (Scrooge)
  • Wayne (Prep & Landing)
  • Lanny (Prep & Landing)
  • Frodo (Lord of the Rings)

Classic Boy Holiday Names for your Elf

  • Tinsel
  • Pine
  • Kringle
  • Dash
  • Claus
  • Jinx
  • Yule
  • Freddy
  • Lux
  • Blitz
  • Evergreen
  • Tiny
  • Sprite

Girl Elf on the Shelf Names

Over 75 Elf on the Shelf Names for Boys or Girls

Movie and Celebrity Names for Your Elf on the Shelf

Here are some fun names from Christmas movies, celebrities, and pop culture!

  • Halle Berry
  • Jovie (Elf)
  • Cindy Lou Who (Grinch Who Stole Christmas)
  • Judy (Elf from Santa Clause)
  • Lucy (The Santa Clause)
  • Noelle (Noelle on Disney +)
  • Martha May Whovier (Grinch)
  • Margo (Christmas Vacation)
  • Bethany (Christmas Vacation)
  • Dory (Finding Nemo)
  • Anna or Elsa (Frozen)
  • Ruth Bader Gifts-Burg
  • Sally (Nightmare before Christmas)
  • Betty Lou Who (Grinch)

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Classic Girl Holiday Names for your Elf

  • Ginger
  • Pixie
  • Tinsel
  • Twinkle
  • Winter
  • Joy
  • Carol
  • Snowflake
  • Noel
  • Mistletoe
  • Merry
  • Holly
  • Prancer
  • Grace
  • Cookie
  • Cocoa
  • Figgy Puddin
  • Sugarplum
elf on the shelf girl names
  • Vixen
  • Macy
  • Peppermint
  • Cupid
  • Candy
  • Lucy
  • Harmony
  • Cinnamon
  • Mittens
  • Kiki
  • Waffles

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More Great Ideas for Your Elf on the Shelf Name

The Elf on the Shelf Story is a fun book to read with your kids when your Elf arrives, but welcoming and naming your magical elf is also part of the fun! Here are a few more ideas.

Classics

  • Snowie
  • Snowball
  • Elfie
  • Crasher
  • Kringle
  • Kris
  • Lucky
  • Flake
  • Ice
  • Topper
  • Nicholas
  • Nick
  • Dasher
  • Jingle
  • Chip
  • North
  • Prep
  • Landing
  • Thrasher
  • Blitzen
  • Jolly
  • Comet

Sports Themed Elf on the Shelf Names in 2022

Elf on Shelf Ideas
  • Mookie (LA Dodgers)
  • Curry (Golden State Warriors)
  • Kiké (Boston Red Sox)
  • Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
  • Brees (New Orleans Saints)
  • Jimmy (Miami Heat)
  • Kittle (SF 49ers)
  • Giannis (Milwaukee Bucks)
  • Luka (Dallas Mavericks)
  • Dak (Dallas Cowboys)
  • LaMelo (Charlotte Hornets)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good name to name an elf?

Some of my favorite elf names are:
Tinsel
Pine
Kringle
Dash
Claus
Ginger
Pixie
Twinkle
Winter

How do you pick a Elf on the Shelf name?

There are many ways to pick a name for your Elf on the Shelf. You can choose together as a family and if you can’t all agree on one name, you can draw names out of a hat!

What are Christmas elf names?

Some Christmas elf names are Kringle, Claus, Tinsel, Twinkle, or Dash.

August 2, 2022 4:02 am Amber Mamian Filed Under: First Year, Big Kid, Holiday Entertaining, Holidays, Second Year

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