100 Punny & Funny Names for Any Elf Character

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Plus elf name generators to create your own unique name!

Co-authored by Sophie Burkholder, BA

Last Updated: December 6, 2025 Fact Checked

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Hilarious

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Punny

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Cute

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Elf on the Shelf Names

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DnD Elf Names

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Elf Name Generators

Whether you’re looking for one of Santa’s workers, an Elf on the Shelf, or an elven character from Dungeons & Dragons, you’ve come to the right place! Whatever type of elf character you want to name, we’ve got plenty of clever, punny, cute, and hilarious options for your perusal. Plus, we’ve even included some elf name generators for extra fun and extra extra elf name ideas. Enjoy!

Our Favorite Funny Elf Names

Buddy McElfface
Elfish Presley
Figgy Pudding
Gumdrop Gary
Noodleknickers

Section 1 of 6:

Hilarious Elf Names

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Try a truly funny elf name like Chestnutbrain or Gigglesprout. These elf names are sure to tickle your toes and rosy up your cheeks—after all, they’re just plain funny! Here are our favorite elfish names to tickle your funny bone:^{[1]
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- Buddy McElfface
- Buddy McJingles
- Candy Cane Carl
- Cheeky
- Chestnutbrain
- Eggnog Eddie
- Fiddlefoot
- Fizzlepop
- Gigglesprout
- Gumdrop Gary
- Jinglebottom
- Jolly McJingles
- Mischief McMerry
- Mistletoe Mike
- Noodleknickers
- Peppermint Patty
- Picklepants
- Snozzle
- Sprinkle Toes
- Tinseltoots

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Funny & Punny Elf Names

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Go for a punny elf name like Brr-nard or Noel-It-All. Everything’s better with a pun…at least we think so! That’s why we’ve rounded up these punny names for one or two elf-like creatures—not only are they hilarious, they’re also perfect for the holiday season!^{[2]
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- Blizzard Bob
- Brr-nard
- Elfish Presley
- Figgy Pudding
- Frostina
- Holly Jolly Molly
- Jack (In the Box)
- Jolly Rancher
- Kris P. Kringle
- Noel-It-All
- Sleighbell Sue
- Sparkle McSnow
- Tinsel Toes
- Winky Wonka
- Bells & Whistles (for two elves)
- Egg & Nog (for two elves)
- Jingle & Jangle (for two elves)
- Kris & Kringle (for two elves)
- Merry & Bright (for two elves)
- Mistle & Toe (for two elves)
- Sugar & Spice (for two elves)

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Funny & Cute Elf Names

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Make your elf cute and funny with names like Snickers and Sugarplum. Who said you can’t be hilarious AND adorable? Talk about a well-rounded elf! Try one of the cutesy (but still silly) elf names below:
- Bubbles
- Buttons
- Candyfloss
- Flurry
- Frostbite
- Frosty
- Glitterella
- Gumdrop
- Jingle
- Kringle
- Mittens
- Nibbles
- Peppy
- Snickerdoodle
- Snickers
- Sprinkle
- Sugarplum
- Tinsel
- Twinkle
- Winkie

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Funny Elf on the Shelf Names

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Liven up your Elf on the Shelf with a name like Snap (or Crackle, or Pop). We all know that any Elf on the Shelf is sure to get up to some hijinks…so they’ll also need a chaotically clever name to match! Here are some of our favorite funny, silly, and clever names for any Elf on the Shelf:^{[3]
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- Button
- Cheerio
- Crackle
- Elfie
- Fruitloop
- Jinx Jingle
- Legolas
- Link
- Mistletoe Molly
- Nippy
- Nugget
- Pickles
- Pip
- Pot
- Sherbet
- Skittles
- Snap
- Snowy Snowflake
- Tattletails
- Tuffy
- Winky

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Funny Dungeons & Dragons Elf Names

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Deck out your DnD elf with a goofy name like Elrond Earwax or Ilverin Ivyleaf. Naming your character is one of the most fun parts of playing Dungeons & Dragons. We’ve got other articles with name ideas for dark elves, wood elves, half elves, and drows…but what about the funny elves? Find those names below!^{[4]
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- Amroth Arrowmiss
- Celeborn Cakesniffer
- Círdan Chipmunkcheeks
- Daeron Doodlebug
- Duilin Daffydilly
- Elrond Earwax
- Eöl Elvishpresley
- Fëanor Fumblefingers
- Ilverin Ivyleaf
- Jaxon Jedimaster
- Lindir Lollygagger
- Lindor Leaflicker
- Orodreth Oompaloompa
- Orophin Oopsiedaisy
- Pengolodh Peppermint
- Quildalacon Quicksand
- Thranduil Treehugger