640 boy elf names to help you choose the perfect name for your male elf!
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Boy Elf Names
Traditional Christmas Names
These male elf names are in the heart of Christmas traditions and lore. They reference iconic characters and elements associated with the holiday season, embodying the spirit and joy of Christmas.
- Claus
- Yule
- Noel
- Nicholas
- Kris
- Blitzen
- Comet
- Cupid
- Dasher
- Donner
- Prancer
- Vixen
- Rudolph
- Frosty
- Garland
- Holly
- Joy
- Merritt
- Carol
- Jingle
- Jolly
- Tinsel
- Star
- Balthazar
- Caspar
- Melchior
- Emmanuel
- Gabriel
- Joseph
- Shepherd
- Wenceslas
- Scrooge
- Marley
- Tiny Tim
- Ebenezer
- Nutcracker
- Snowball
- Winter
- Icicle
- Mistletoe
These names are deeply rooted in Christmas traditions and characters, perfect for a boy Elf on the Shelf who embodies the spirit of the holiday season.
Whimsical and Magical Names
These male elven names are all about sparking imagination and wonder. They often sound enchanting, drawing from the realms of fantasy and fairy tales, perfect for an elf that brings a touch of magic to the holiday season.
- Alaric
- Balthazar
- Caspian
- Draven
- Elidor
- Faelan
- Gavriel
- Haldor
- Ithilien
- Jareth
- Kael
- Lysander
- Maelor
- Nym
- Oberon
- Pherion
- Quorin
- Rilian
- Sylvan
- Thalion
- Urien
- Valtor
- Wystan
- Xantheus
- Yorin
- Zephyrus
- Aether
- Brindor
- Celeborn
- Dorian
- Erevan
- Fenris
- Galadriel
- Hyperion
- Isildur
- Jorvik
- Kyrian
- Lorien
- Melchior
- Nicasius
These names are steeped in enchantment and the mystical, perfect for an Elf on the Shelf who brings a magical touch to the holiday season.
Nature-Inspired Names
Derived from the beauty and elements of the natural world, these elf names (male) reflect various aspects of nature, from seasons to flora and fauna, symbolizing the elf’s connection to the natural world.
- Pine
- Snow
- Winter
- Cedar
- Birch
- River
- Forest
- Oak
- Maple
- Ash
- Thorn
- Reed
- Cliff
- Flint
- Sky
- Storm
- Gale
- Frost
- Leaf
- Sage
- Hawk
- Wolf
- Falcon
- Bear
- Lynx
- Jasper
- Stone
- Ridge
- Brook
- Canyon
- Marsh
- Dune
- Blaze
- Ember
- Coal
- Clay
- Moss
- Peak
- Vale
- Flint
These names are inspired by various elements of nature, from trees and plants to weather and landscapes, perfect for an elf with a connection to the natural world.
Playful and Fun Names
Light-hearted and often humorous, these elven names (male) are perfect for elves that bring joy, laughter, and a bit of mischief to the holiday festivities.
- Jingle
- Buddy
- Fizzy
- Wiggles
- Giggles
- Zippy
- Bounce
- Twinkle
- Nibbles
- Skippy
- Pogo
- Doodle
- Sparky
- Flip
- Whimsy
- Tickle
- Bubbles
- Chuckles
- Scooter
- Puddles
- Slinky
- Snickers
- Wobble
- Squiggle
- Boomer
- Zip
- Dash
- Rascal
- Munchkin
- Toots
- Blinky
- Poppy
- Banjo
- Jester
- Dizzy
- Flicker
- Scamp
- Pipsqueak
- Twister
- Hopper
These names are light-hearted and embody a sense of fun and playfulness, perfect for a naughty boy elf who brings joy and laughter to the holiday season.
Modern and Trendy Names
These boy elf names are contemporary and stylish, often not traditionally associated with Christmas or elves. They’re perfect for a more modern take on the Elf on the Shelf tradition or for other elves not associated with Christmas.
- Zane
- Skyler
- Jaxon
- Kaden
- Brayden
- Asher
- Ryder
- Easton
- Grayson
- Finn
- Milo
- Kai
- Leo
- Axel
- Chase
- Mason
- Logan
- Carter
- Hudson
- Lincoln
- Sawyer
- Gavin
- Nolan
- Landon
- Eli
- Jude
- Brody
- Blake
- Declan
- Roman
- Silas
- Everett
- Beckett
- Bennett
- Griffin
- Rowan
- Spencer
- Wyatt
- Luca
- Cole
These names are contemporary and stylish, offering a modern twist to the traditional elf naming conventions.
Fantasy and Mythological Names
Inspired by legendary tales and mythical beings, these names often come from popular fantasy literature or ancient mythology, adding an epic or mystical flair to your elf’s identity.
- Elrond
- Gandalf
- Merlin
- Thorin
- Legolas
- Aragorn
- Faramir
- Eragon
- Drizzt
- Aslan
- Galahad
- Lancelot
- Percival
- Gwydion
- Oberon
- Puck
- Loki
- Odin
- Thor
- Balin
- Fili
- Kili
- Thranduil
- Gil-galad
- Cúchulainn
- Beowulf
- Hades
- Ares
- Apollo
- Hermes
- Dionysus
- Orpheus
- Zephyr
- Hyperion
- Atlas
- Vulcan
- Neptune
- Jupiter
- Anubis
- Osiris
These names are drawn from various sources of fantasy literature and mythology, perfect for an elf with a mystical or epic aura.
Color-Based Names
Drawing inspiration from the spectrum of colors, these names can be both literal and abstract, reflecting the vibrant and diverse hues of the world.
- Azure
- Scarlet
- Indigo
- Cyan
- Jet
- Slate
- Cobalt
- Teal
- Olive
- Sienna
- Amber
- Jasper
- Rusty
- Maroon
- Garnet
- Viridian
- Viridian
- Cerulean
- Umber
- Onyx
- Sterling
- Auburn
- Crimson
- Sage
- Forest
- Navy
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Charcoal
- Ivory
- Jade
- Taupe
- Coral
- Ash
- Saffron
- Sepia
- Turquoise
- Mauve
- Periwinkle
Cultural or Regional Names
These names reflect the rich diversity of global cultures and regions, often carrying specific cultural or geographical connotations and histories.
- Anders (Scandinavian)
- Finn (Irish)
- Hiro (Japanese)
- Raj (Indian)
- Mateo (Spanish)
- Enzo (Italian)
- Lars (Dutch)
- Ivan (Russian)
- Hamish (Scottish)
- Emir (Turkish)
- Leif (Norse)
- Diego (Latin American)
- Kofi (African)
- Tao (Chinese)
- Yves (French)
- Stefan (German)
- Dimitri (Greek)
- Elio (Portuguese)
- Soren (Danish)
- Idris (Welsh)
- Magnus (Swedish)
- Ciaran (Celtic)
- Yuri (Ukrainian)
- Zoltan (Hungarian)
- Pavel (Slavic)
- Seiji (Japanese)
- Nils (Scandinavian)
- Luka (Eastern European)
- Arjun (Indian)
- Gael (Spanish)
- Fabio (Italian)
- Bjorn (Nordic)
- Ronan (Irish)
- Hakim (Arabic)
- Jari (Finnish)
- Darius (Persian)
- Oleg (Russian)
- Alon (Hebrew)
- Tariq (Arabic)
- Kenji (Japanese)
These names are drawn from a variety of cultural and regional backgrounds, offering a rich and diverse selection for any elf.
Classic Literature Names
Borrowed from the pages of beloved books and famous authors, these names carry a literary elegance and timelessness, perfect for a well-read elf.
- Darcy (from “Pride and Prejudice”)
- Atticus (from “To Kill a Mockingbird”)
- Hemingway (after Ernest Hemingway)
- Gatsby (from “The Great Gatsby”)
- Holden (from “The Catcher in the Rye”)
- Heathcliff (from “Wuthering Heights”)
- Huckleberry (from “Huckleberry Finn”)
- Pip (from “Great Expectations”)
- Ahab (from “Moby-Dick”)
- Rhett (from “Gone with the Wind”)
- Ishmael (from “Moby-Dick”)
- Gulliver (from “Gulliver’s Travels”)
- Sherlock (from “Sherlock Holmes”)
- Watson (from “Sherlock Holmes”)
- Orlando (from “Orlando: A Biography”)
- Rochester (from “Jane Eyre”)
- Lancelot (from Arthurian legends)
- Beowulf (from “Beowulf”)
- Dante (from “The Divine Comedy”)
- Othello (from “Othello”)
- Hamlet (from “Hamlet”)
- Romeo (from “Romeo and Juliet”)
- Quixote (from “Don Quixote”)
- Tolstoy (after Leo Tolstoy)
- Fitzgerald (after F. Scott Fitzgerald)
- Chaucer (after Geoffrey Chaucer)
- Orwell (after George Orwell)
- Kafka (after Franz Kafka)
- Hawthorne (after Nathaniel Hawthorne)
- Faulkner (after William Faulkner)
- Salinger (after J.D. Salinger)
- Hugo (after Victor Hugo)
- Dickens (after Charles Dickens)
- Brontë (after the Brontë siblings)
- Austen (after Jane Austen)
- Melville (after Herman Melville)
- Dostoevsky (after Fyodor Dostoevsky)
- Heming (after Ernest Hemingway)
- Steinbeck (after John Steinbeck)
- Joyce (after James Joyce)
These names are borrowed from a range of classic literature and famous authors, perfect for an elf with a literary twist.
Food and Sweet Treat Names
Inspired by delicious foods and confections, especially those associated with festive celebrations, these cute elf names for a boy are as sweet and delightful as the treats they represent.
- Cocoa
- Ginger
- Toffee
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Mocha
- Biscuit
- Brownie
- Fudge
- Marshmallow
- Peppermint
- Butterscotch
- Caramel
- Pudding
- Truffle
- Sprinkle
- Cookie
- Muffin
- Macaroon
- Scone
- Chai
- Latte
- Espresso
- Chip (as in Chocolate Chip)
- Doughnut
- Snickerdoodle
- Maple
- Sugar
- Candy
- Jam
- Jellybean
- Sorbet
- Custard
- Waffle
- Pancake
- Croissant
- Bagel
- Crepe
- Brioche
- Tiramisu
These names are inspired by various delightful foods and sweet treats, adding a deliciously fun element to your elf’s identity.
Celestial and Cosmic Names
These names draw from the vastness of the cosmos, inspired by stars, planets, and celestial phenomena, ideal for an elf with a cosmic or starry theme.
- Orion
- Apollo
- Leo
- Sirius
- Phoenix
- Atlas
- Comet
- Cosmo
- Draco
- Helios
- Jupiter
- Mars
- Mercury
- Neptune
- Pluto
- Saturn
- Sol
- Star
- Vega
- Zenith
- Eclipse
- Galaxy
- Meteor
- Nova
- Pulsar
- Quasar
- Rigel
- Rocket
- Solar
- Spacey
- Stardust
- Sputnik
- Terra
- Titan
- Ursa
- Vortex
- Zenon
- Altair
- Andromeda
- Astra
These names are inspired by various elements of the cosmos, perfect for an elf with a celestial or space-themed character.
Historical or Vintage Names
Evoking a sense of the past, these names have a classic, sometimes antique charm, reminiscent of different eras and historical figures.
- Edgar
- Winston
- Alfred
- Bartholomew
- Clarence
- Cornelius
- Duncan
- Edmund
- Ferdinand
- Gilbert
- Horace
- Irving
- Jasper
- Leopold
- Mortimer
- Neville
- Orville
- Percival
- Quentin
- Reginald
- Seymour
- Thaddeus
- Ulysses
- Vernon
- Wallace
- Xavier
- Yorick
- Zachariah
- Ambrose
- Barnaby
- Cecil
- Desmond
- Eustace
- Gerald
- Hubert
- Isidore
- Lionel
- Norbert
- Oswald
- Phineas
These names harken back to different eras, carrying with them a sense of history and a vintage charm, perfect for an elf with a classic or nostalgic character.
Seasonal Names
Reflecting the changing seasons, these boy elf names capture the essence of different times of the year, from the freshness of spring to the coziness of winter.
- Autumn
- Summer
- Spring
- Winter
- August
- June
- May
- Snow
- Frost
- Sunny
- Rain
- Storm
- Leaf
- Breeze
- Harvest
- Solstice
- Equinox
- Blizzard
- Chilly
- Flurry
- Ice
- Thaw
- Bloom
- Bud
- Green
- April
- July
- March
- October
- November
- December
- January
- February
- September
- Dew
- Mist
- Gale
- Hail
- Cloud
- Ray
These names are inspired by different aspects of the seasons, from weather phenomena to the names of the months, providing a wide range of options for any elf.
Adventure and Explorer Names
Evocative of exploration and discovery, these names are inspired by famous explorers and adventurers, perfect for an elf with a spirit of adventure.
- Marco (after Marco Polo)
- Lewis (after Meriwether Lewis)
- Columbus (after Christopher Columbus)
- Magellan (after Ferdinand Magellan)
- Drake (after Sir Francis Drake)
- Armstrong (after Neil Armstrong)
- Shackleton (after Ernest Shackleton)
- Cook (after James Cook)
- Vespucci (after Amerigo Vespucci)
- Hudson (after Henry Hudson)
- Cortez (after Hernán Cortés)
- Raleigh (after Sir Walter Raleigh)
- Cabot (after John Cabot)
- Darwin (after Charles Darwin)
- Livingston (after David Livingstone)
- Pike (after Zebulon Pike)
- Scott (after Robert Falcon Scott)
- Amundsen (after Roald Amundsen)
- Hillary (after Edmund Hillary)
- Nansen (after Fridtjof Nansen)
- Peary (after Robert Peary)
- Byrd (after Richard E. Byrd)
- Frobisher (after Martin Frobisher)
- Erikson (after Leif Erikson)
- Polo (after Marco Polo)
- Balboa (after Vasco Núñez de Balboa)
- De Gama (after Vasco da Gama)
- Pizarro (after Francisco Pizarro)
- Bering (after Vitus Bering)
- Tasman (after Abel Tasman)
- Shackleton (after Ernest Shackleton)
- Burton (after Richard Francis Burton)
- Stanley (after Henry Morton Stanley)
- Cabral (after Pedro Álvares Cabral)
- Champlain (after Samuel de Champlain)
- Cartier (after Jacques Cartier)
- Drake (after Sir Francis Drake)
- Raleigh (after Sir Walter Raleigh)
- Cortes (after Hernán Cortés)
- Boone (after Daniel Boone)
These names are inspired by famous explorers and adventurers, perfect for an Elf on the Shelf with a spirit of exploration and discovery.
Musical and Artistic Names
Drawing inspiration from the world of music and art, these elf names for a boy resonate with creativity and artistic flair, suitable for an elf with a love for the arts.
- Harmony
- Picasso
- Melody
- Mozart
- Beethoven
- Rembrandt
- Chagall
- Monet
- Bach
- Vivaldi
- Jazz
- Rhapsody
- Dali
- Van Gogh
- Warhol
- Tchaikovsky
- Chopin
- Matisse
- Brahms
- Stradivari
- Renoir
- Cezanne
- Gauguin
- Debussy
- Haydn
- Raphael
- Verdi
- Puccini
- Basquiat
- Kandinsky
- Pollock
- Gershwin
- Hopper
- Rockwell
- Degas
- Elgar
- Liszt
- Manet
- Schubert
- Klimt
These names are inspired by famous musicians, composers, and artists, perfect for an elf with a creative and artistic flair.
Gemstone and Precious Metal Names
Inspired by the beauty and rarity of gemstones and precious metals, these elvish names for a boy carry a sense of luxury and uniqueness, perfect for a distinguished elf.
- Jasper
- Onyx
- Ruby
- Garnet
- Sterling
- Topaz
- Jet
- Emerald
- Sapphire
- Amethyst
- Flint
- Gold
- Silver
- Copper
- Diamond
- Opal
- Pearl
- Zircon
- Obsidian
- Beryl
- Citrine
- Peridot
- Aquamarine
- Quartz
- Jade
- Turquoise
- Lapis
- Malachite
- Azurite
- Amber
- Coral
- Rhodium
- Platinum
- Titan
- Iron
- Cobalt
- Nickel
- Bronze
- Zinc
- Iridium
These names are inspired by the allure and splendor of gemstones and precious metals, adding a touch of elegance and rarity to your elf’s identity.