Christmas elf names
Filter by boy, girl or gender-neutral and by style, or let us pick one. Then make your elf’s arrival letter with the name.
214 names
Boy elf names
77Classic
Sweet treats
Wintry
Funny and jolly
Girl elf names
77Classic
Sweet treats
Wintry
Funny and jolly
Gender-neutral elf names
60Classic
Sweet treats
Wintry
Funny and jolly
What makes a good Christmas elf name?
A Christmas elf name is the name a family gives the elf who visits each December. Good elf names are short, easy for a young child to say and a little festive, like Juniper, Cocoa or Jingles, and the elf signs every note and letter with it.
How to choose your elf’s name
- Choose a style Classic names sound like a friend, sweet names sound like treats, wintry names sound like snow, and funny names make kids laugh.
- Try it out loud Say it the way your child will. Two syllables are easiest for little ones.
- Make it official Use the name in your free elf arrival letter so it is in writing from the first morning.
Funny elf names kids love
Silly names get a giggle every morning. Favorites from the funny and jolly list include Jingles, Giggles, Pickles, Noodle, Wiggles, Fidget and Twinkletoes. Pair a funny name with a goofy setup from our easy elf ideas.
Random elf name generator
Can’t decide? Tap Pick a name for me and we choose one at random from the names you filtered, so you can ask for a random girl elf name or a random wintry one. Tap again until it feels right, then make the arrival letter with that name in one click.
Tips for naming your elf
There is no wrong elf name, but a few tips help. Pick something your youngest can say clearly, avoid names of people your child knows well, and think about how it will sound in a note: “Love, Juniper” or “Your friend, Jingles”.
Questions
What are popular Christmas elf names?
Families often pick short festive names like Jingles, Sprinkle, Juniper, Holly, Cocoa or Pip. Short names are easiest for young children.
What are good boy and girl elf names?
Popular boy elf names include Jasper, Milo, Cocoa and Chip; girl elf names include Holly, Ivy, Maple and Sugarplum. Gender-neutral names like Juniper, Tinsel and Sprinkle suit any elf.
Should the elf name match our child’s choice?
Many families let the children name the elf on the first morning. Print the arrival letter afterwards with the name they chose.
Do you include names from movies or books?
No. Every name here is a plain, original choice, not a character from a film, book or toy brand.