Elf Names Girl

640 girl elf names to help you choose the perfect name for your female elf!

Girl Elf NamesSelect any of the categories below to match your girl elf name with the specific personality or theme you have in mind. You might also like our free Elf on the Shelf kit!

Girl Elf Names

Traditional Christmas Names

These female elf names are deeply rooted in the heart of Christmas traditions and lore. They often reference iconic characters and elements associated with the holiday season, embodying the spirit and joy of Christmas.

  • Holly
  • Noel
  • Joy
  • Carol
  • Merry
  • Angel
  • Star
  • Ivy
  • Eve
  • Bell
  • Ginger
  • Cookie
  • Candy
  • Snowy
  • Winter
  • Tinsel
  • Garland
  • Mistle
  • Twinkle
  • Sparkle
  • Jolly
  • Frostine
  • Glitter
  • Crystal
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Pine
  • Blitzen
  • Vixen
  • Cupid
  • Dancer
  • Prancer
  • Comet
  • Donner
  • Rudolph
  • Clausette
  • Elfie
  • Bells
  • Yuletide
  • December

These names are inspired by various elements of Christmas, from traditional characters and symbols to the festive atmosphere and feelings associated with the holiday season.

Whimsical and Magical Names

These female 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.

  • Twinkle
  • Sparkle
  • Glimmer
  • Fizzle
  • Bubbles
  • Pixie
  • Luna
  • Mystic
  • Glitter
  • Zephyr
  • Willow
  • Stardust
  • Fae
  • Charm
  • Whisper
  • Seraphina
  • Aurora
  • Celeste
  • Rainbow
  • Luminara
  • Opaline
  • Crystal
  • Elfin
  • Enigma
  • Mirage
  • Nebula
  • Pippin
  • Quill
  • Rhapsody
  • Sylph
  • Tinker
  • Velvet
  • Wisp
  • Zinnia
  • Periwinkle
  • Moonbeam
  • Frostina
  • Iridessa
  • Solstice
  • Vesper

These names are designed to capture the magical and ethereal nature often associated with elves, especially those that might be found perched on a shelf during the holiday season!

Nature-Inspired Names

Derived from the beauty and elements of the natural world, these elven names (female) reflect various aspects of nature, from seasons to flora and fauna, symbolizing the elf’s connection to the natural world.

  • Pine
  • Snow
  • Ivy
  • Winter
  • River
  • Willow
  • Maple
  • Fern
  • Blossom
  • Meadow
  • Sage
  • Rose
  • Daisy
  • Sky
  • Brook
  • Hazel
  • Coral
  • Luna (moon)
  • Aurora (northern lights)
  • Rain
  • Ember
  • Flora
  • Pearl
  • Opal
  • Jade
  • Aspen
  • Breeze
  • Clover
  • Petal
  • Sunflower
  • Poppy
  • Marigold
  • Olive
  • Berry
  • Cedar
  • Dandelion
  • Peony
  • Heather
  • Magnolia
  • Star (as in Starflower)

These names are inspired by various elements of nature, including plants, flowers, trees, and other natural phenomena, perfect for a nature-themed elf.

Playful and Fun Names

Light-hearted and often humorous, these elven women names are perfect for elves that bring joy, laughter, and a bit of mischief to the holiday festivities.

  1. Jingle
  2. Buddy
  3. Fizzy
  4. Giggles
  5. Wiggles
  6. Bouncy
  7. Zippy
  8. Skippy
  9. Twirl
  10. Slinky
  1. Doodle
  2. Puddles
  3. Tootsie
  4. Bubbles
  5. Snickers
  6. Whimsy
  7. Pippy
  8. Jolly
  9. Tickle
  10. Flip
  1. Sparkles
  2. Nibbles
  3. Squiggle
  4. Boogie
  5. Hiccup
  6. Bop
  7. Dizzy
  8. Flicker
  9. Hopscotch
  10. Munchkin
  • Popsicle
  • Razzle
  • Tizzy
  • Wobble
  • Zigzag
  • Cuckoo
  • Lolly
  • Puffin
  • Scooter
  • Twizzle

These names are designed to be light-hearted and fun, capturing the playful spirit of a mischievous elf on the shelf!

Modern and Trendy Names

These elf names for a female are contemporary and stylish, often not traditionally associated with Christmas or elves.

  • Ava
  • Harper
  • Zoey
  • Skylar
  • Riley
  • Peyton
  • Quinn
  • Brooklyn
  • Aria
  • Mila
  • Sienna
  • Kai
  • Everly
  • Luna
  • Nova
  • Piper
  • Scarlett
  • Ariana
  • Bella
  • Chloe
  • Darcy
  • Eden
  • Finley
  • Gia
  • Hadley
  • Indie
  • Jada
  • Kinsley
  • Layla
  • Marley
  • Nyla
  • Olive
  • Presley
  • Rowan
  • Sage
  • Tatum
  • Violet
  • Willow
  • Zara
  • Ember

Fantasy and Mythological Names

Inspired by legendary tales and mythical beings, these fantasy elf names for a female often come from popular fantasy literature or ancient mythology, adding an epic or mystical flair to your elf’s identity.

  • Aurora
  • Elrond (feminine version could be Elronda)
  • Gandalfina (feminine version of Gandalf)
  • Arwen
  • Galadriel
  • Eowyn
  • Luthien
  • Nymphadora
  • Melisandre
  • Daenerys
  • Cersei
  • Arya
  • Ygritte
  • Freya
  • Athena
  • Artemis
  • Persephone
  • Hera
  • Aphrodite
  • Eris
  • Rhiannon
  • Morgana
  • Guinevere
  • Titania
  • Calypso
  • Sylphie
  • Thalia
  • Selene
  • Hestia
  • Brigid
  • Nimue
  • Isolde
  • Vespera
  • Andromeda
  • Calliope
  • Echo
  • Luna
  • Phoenix
  • Seraphina
  • Valkyrie

These names are drawn from a variety of mythological and fantasy sources, ranging from ancient mythology to modern fantasy literature, perfect for an elf with a mythical or fantastical aura.

Color-Based Names

Drawing inspiration from the spectrum of colors, these female elf names can be both literal and abstract, reflecting the vibrant and diverse hues of the world.

  • Azure
  • Scarlet
  • Indigo
  • Violet
  • Ruby
  • Rose
  • Amber
  • Jade
  • Olive
  • Sienna
  • Goldie
  • Silver
  • Coral
  • Emerald
  • Sapphire
  • Marigold
  • Cerise
  • Fuchsia
  • Lavender
  • Mauve
  • Teal
  • Cyan
  • Magenta
  • Ivory
  • Hazel
  • Ginger
  • Saffron
  • Peach
  • Onyx
  • Pearl
  • Blush
  • Cinnamon
  • Tawny
  • Cobalt
  • Periwinkle
  • Turquoise
  • Garnet
  • Ebony
  • Sepia
  • Aquamarine

These names are inspired by a wide range of colors and shades, offering a vibrant and creative naming palette for an elf.

Cultural or Regional Names

These female elven names reflect the rich diversity of global cultures and regions, often carrying specific cultural or geographical connotations and histories.

  • Aisha (Arabic)
  • Amara (African)
  • Anika (Scandinavian)
  • Chiara (Italian)
  • Eleni (Greek)
  • Rachel (Hebrew)
  • Fatima (Arabic)
  • Ines (Spanish/Portuguese)
  • Keiko (Japanese)
  • Laila (Middle Eastern)
  • Mei (Chinese)
  • Niamh (Irish)
  • Olga (Russian)
  • Priya (Indian)
  • Rania (Arabic)
  • Saskia (Dutch/German)
  • Thalia (Greek)
  • Uma (Indian)
  • Yara (Brazilian/Arabic)
  • Zara (Arabic)
  • Aoife (Irish)
  • Brigitte (French)
  • Carmen (Spanish)
  • Dalia (Lithuanian/Arabic)
  • Esmeralda (Spanish)
  • Freja (Scandinavian)
  • Greta (German)
  • Hana (Korean/Japanese)
  • Imani (African)
  • Jia (Chinese)
  • Katerina (Greek)
  • Leilani (Hawaiian)
  • Maja (Scandinavian)
  • Nadia (Slavic)
  • Olena (Ukrainian)
  • Pia (Italian)
  • Qiana (African American)
  • Raisa (Hebrew/Russian)
  • Sinead (Irish)
  • Tahlia (Hebrew)

These names are drawn from a variety of cultures and regions around the world, reflecting the rich diversity of global naming traditions.

Classic Literature Names

Borrowed from the pages of beloved books and famous authors, these elf girl names carry a literary elegance and timelessness, perfect for a well-read elf.

  • Darcy (from “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen)
  • Attica (feminine form of Atticus from “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee)
  • Hemingway (after Ernest Hemingway)
  • Juliet (from “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare)
  • Ophelia (from “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare)
  • Bronte (after the Brontë sisters)
  • Austen (after Jane Austen)
  • Harper (after Harper Lee)
  • Gatsby (from “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
  • Scarlett (from “Gone with the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell)
  • Hester (from “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne)
  • Pip (from “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens)
  • Tolstoy (after Leo Tolstoy)
  • Zelda (after Zelda Fitzgerald)
  • Virginia (after Virginia Woolf)
  • Flannery (after Flannery O’Connor)
  • Salinger (after J.D. Salinger)
  • Beatrix (after Beatrix Potter)
  • Elinor (from “Sense and Sensibility” by Jane Austen)
  • Marlowe (after Christopher Marlowe)
  • Rosalind (from “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare)
  • Woolf (after Virginia Woolf)
  • Agatha (after Agatha Christie)
  • Alcott (after Louisa May Alcott)
  • Byron (after Lord Byron)
  • Clarissa (from “Clarissa” by Samuel Richardson)
  • Desdemona (from “Othello” by William Shakespeare)
  • Eliot (after George Eliot)
  • Fitzgerald (after F. Scott Fitzgerald)
  • Hawthorne (after Nathaniel Hawthorne)
  • Hemingway (after Ernest Hemingway)
  • Isabel (from “Portrait of a Lady” by Henry James)
  • Joyce (after James Joyce)
  • Kafka (after Franz Kafka)
  • Lysander (from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare)
  • Melville (after Herman Melville)
  • Nabokov (after Vladimir Nabokov)
  • Orwell (after George Orwell)
  • Proust (after Marcel Proust)
  • Rhett (from “Gone with the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell)

These names are borrowed from a range of classic literature and famous authors, offering a touch of literary elegance and history to any elf.

Food and Sweet Treat Names

Inspired by delicious foods and confections, especially those associated with festive celebrations, these names are as sweet and delightful as the treats they represent.

  • Cocoa
  • Ginger
  • Toffee
  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Honey
  • Cookie
  • Candy
  • Muffin
  • Brownie
  • Cupcake
  • Peppermint
  • Fudge
  • Truffle
  • Biscuit
  • Nutmeg
  • Marshmallow
  • Sprinkles
  • Caramel
  • Pudding
  • Mocha
  • Butterscotch
  • Cherry
  • Berry
  • Almond
  • Vanilla
  • Dulce
  • Maple
  • Scone
  • Tiramisu
  • Macaroon
  • Sorbet
  • Bonbon
  • Latte
  • Snickerdoodle
  • Pumpkin
  • Spice
  • Apple
  • Peach
  • Plum

These names are inspired by various delightful foods and sweet treats, perfect for a festive and fun-loving elf!

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.

  • Luna
  • Stella
  • Orion (feminine version could be Oriana)
  • Nova
  • Celeste
  • Aurora
  • Andromeda
  • Lyra
  • Cassiopeia
  • Vega
  • Rigel
  • Carina
  • Phoenix
  • Sirius (feminine version could be Siri)
  • Gemini
  • Halley (as in Halley’s Comet)
  • Astra
  • Comet
  • Electra
  • Estrella
  • Galaxia
  • Helia
  • Io (a moon of Jupiter)
  • Maia
  • Nebula
  • Polaris
  • Solara
  • Star
  • Vela
  • Zaniah
  • Calypso
  • Elara
  • Lyrid
  • Mirabelle (inspired by the Mir space station)
  • Navi
  • Pulsar
  • Quasar
  • Sidera
  • Thalassa
  • Zenith

These names are inspired by various celestial bodies, phenomena, and concepts, perfect for a mystical and cosmic-themed elf!

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.

  • Clara
  • Eliza
  • Harriet
  • Beatrice
  • Pearl
  • Agnes
  • Florence
  • Matilda
  • Adelaide
  • Minerva
  • Rosalind
  • Lillian
  • Adeline
  • Cecilia
  • Constance
  • Evelyn
  • Marion
  • Genevieve
  • Miriam
  • Odette
  • Evangeline
  • Tabitha
  • Augusta
  • Penelope
  • Eloise
  • Imogene
  • Prudence
  • Theodora
  • Isolde
  • Henrietta
  • Clementine
  • Georgiana
  • Josephine
  • Louisa
  • Winifred
  • Millicent
  • Rosamund
  • Harriette
  • Arabella
  • Beatrix

These names have a timeless and vintage charm, adding a touch of historical elegance to any elf.

Seasonal Names

Reflecting the changing seasons, these girl Elf on the Shelf names capture the essence of different times of the year, from the freshness of spring to the coziness of winter.

  • Autumn
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Winter
  • Blossom
  • Sunny
  • Raina
  • Frost
  • April
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • Snowflake
  • Solstice
  • Equinox
  • Aurora
  • Stormy
  • Breeze
  • Crystal
  • Ember
  • Leaf
  • Meadow
  • Holly
  • Ivy
  • Rose
  • Daffodil
  • Tulip
  • Maple
  • Willow
  • Hazel
  • Laurel
  • Poinsettia
  • Tinsel
  • Yule
  • Pippin
  • Gingerbread

These names capture the essence of each season, from the vibrant colors of autumn to the warmth of summer and the crispness of winter, perfect for an elf that embodies the spirit of the seasons.

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.

  • Amelia
  • Marco
  • Lewis
  • Clark
  • Magellan
  • Columbus
  • Shackleton
  • Nellie (after Nellie Bly)
  • Darwin
  • Livingstone
  • Hudson
  • Freya (after Freya Stark)
  • Isabella (after Isabella Bird)
  • Odysseus
  • Drake
  • Cortez
  • Leif (after Leif Erikson)
  • Sacagawea
  • Ponce
  • Everest
  • Hudson
  • Drake
  • Vespucci
  • Balboa
  • Hudson
  • Dora (inspired by Dora the Explorer)
  • Thor (after Thor Heyerdahl)
  • Ernestine (after Ernestine Baker)
  • Kit (after Kit Carson)
  • Hillary (after Sir Edmund Hillary)
  • Vesna (after Vesna Vulović)
  • Raven
  • Argo
  • Starbuck
  • Icarus
  • Jules (after Jules Verne)
  • Phileas (after Phileas Fogg)
  • Magi
  • Vega
  • Kira (after Kira Salak)

These names are inspired by famous adventurers, explorers, and characters who have embarked on epic journeys, making them ideal for an adventurous elf.

Musical and Artistic Names

Drawing inspiration from the world of music and art, these names resonate with creativity and artistic flair, suitable for an elf with a love for the arts.

  • Harmony
  • Melody
  • Sonata
  • Lyric
  • Crescendo
  • Aria
  • Cadence
  • Rhapsody
  • Muse
  • Serenade
  • Allegro
  • Picasso
  • Monet
  • Dali
  • Frida (after Frida Kahlo)
  • Beethoven
  • Mozart
  • Chopin
  • Tchaikovsky
  • Gershwin
  • Ellington
  • Calliope (muse of epic poetry)
  • Euterpe (muse of music)
  • Clio (muse of history)
  • Thalia (muse of comedy)
  • Terpsichore (muse of dance)
  • Erato (muse of love poetry)
  • Polyhymnia (muse of sacred poetry)
  • Melpomene (muse of tragedy)
  • Urania (muse of astronomy)
  • Van Gogh
  • Renoir
  • Cassatt (after Mary Cassatt)
  • Kandinsky
  • Rembrandt
  • Frida (after Frida Kahlo)
  • Georgia (after Georgia O’Keeffe)
  • Artemisia (after Artemisia Gentileschi)
  • Caravaggio
  • Leonardo (after Leonardo da Vinci)

These names draw inspiration from the world of music and art, making them perfect for a creative and artistic elf.

Gemstone and Precious Metal Names

Inspired by the beauty and rarity of gemstones and precious metals, these names carry a sense of luxury and uniqueness, perfect for a distinguished elf.

  • Ruby
  • Pearl
  • Diamond
  • Sapphire
  • Amber
  • Opal
  • Emerald
  • Topaz
  • Garnet
  • Jade
  • Crystal
  • Amethyst
  • Coral
  • Morganite
  • Citrine
  • Peridot
  • Onyx
  • Rose Quartz
  • Goldie
  • Silver
  • Platinum
  • Quartz
  • Jasper
  • Lapis
  • Ivory
  • Obsidian
  • Beryl
  • Tanzanite
  • Agate
  • Zircon
  • Turquoise
  • Rhodonite
  • Hematite
  • Moonstone
  • Aventurine
  • Pyrite
  • Labradorite
  • Malachite
  • Cinnabar
  • Rhodochrosite

These names are inspired by the beauty and rarity of gemstones and precious metals, perfect for an elf that shines brightly!