The 60 Best Elf on the Shelf Names

'Tis the season—for baking cookies, watching holiday movies, wearing matching family pajamas on the regular, and coming up with new and creative (and, ahem, easy) Elf on the Shelf ideas day after day. But before you can get started with your scout elf, you and your kids have got to brainstorm what to call Santa's little helper from the North Pole—and you've got to make it good because you'll be hearing the name a lot between Thanksgiving and Christmas (aka unofficial Elf on the Shelf season). Trust us.

Whether you're looking for super trendy Elf on the Shelf names, something with a Christmas flair, or something that'll bring the laughs, we've got you covered. Read on for all the inspo you need for naming your family Elf on the Shelf.

The Best Elf on the Shelf Names

Looking for an ~official~ ranking of popular Elf on the Shelf names? According to the pros over at elfontheshelf.com, these are the top 20 names that families swear by when it comes to their elves.

1. Buddy
2. Snowflake
3. Elfie
4. Jingle
5. Jingles
6. Sparkle
7. Jack
8. Holly
9. Chippy
10. Charlie
11. Fred
12. Twinkle
13. Max
14. Elfy
15. Peppermint
16. Sparkles
17. Elvis
18. Ginger
19. Tinsel
20. Jolly

Elf on the Shelf Names Based on Christmas Movies

They're classics for a reason—and that's even more motivation to use your family's favorite Christmas movies and characters as inspiration when naming your beloved Elf on the Shelf.

1. Ralphie, A Christmas Story
2. Jovie, Elf
3. Max, Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas
4. Frosty, Frosty the Snowman
5. Kevin, Home Alone
6. Elsa, Frozen
7. Hermey, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
8. Clara, The Nutcracker
9. Charlie, A Charlie Brown Christmas
10. Grinch, Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas
11. Anna, Frozen
12. Billy, The Polar Express
13. Bernard, The Santa Clause
14. Buddy, Elf
15. Ebenezer, Mickey's Christmas Carol
16. Olaf, Frozen
17. Jack, The Nightmare Before Christmas
18. Mickey, Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas
19. Lucy, A Charlie Brown Christmas
20. Clark, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Cute and Funny Elf on the Shelf Names

These wintery and festive names will have your little ones giggling all season long.

1. Snowy
2. Merry
3. Snickerdoodle
4. Princess
5. Twinkle
6. Jolly
7. Peppermint
8. Tinsel
9. Angel
10. Mittens
11. Waffles
12. Giggles
13. Snowball
14. Comet
15. Sugarplum
16. Candy Cane
17. Bubbles
18. Cocoa
19. Ivy
20. Mistletoe

Not seeing a name that tickles your fancy? Try out this Elf on the Shelf name generator and create a name all your own!