What would Santa call you at the North Pole? Type your first name and pick your birth month to get your official elf name and workshop job, or generate random elf names. Then download or print a festive name tag.
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Your official elf nameTwinkle Sugarsocks
Printable name tag
Prints at about 3.5 × 2.2 inches, a standard name badge size. Tip: print several on one sheet for a party.
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How to use the Elf Name Generator
Type your first name. Only the first letter is used for the chart.
Pick your birth month and, if you like, your birth day for a workshop job.
Press Find my elf name (it also updates as you type).
Want more ideas? Open Random elf names, choose a style and press Generate elf names. Tap Use on tag to put one on the name tag.
Choose a tag design, then Download PNG or Print name tag.
The elf name chart
Your elf first name comes from the first letter of your first name, and your elf last name comes from your birth month. For example, Emma born in February is Ember Sugarsocks, and Liam born in October is Lolly Pinecone.
Letter
Elf first name
Letter
Elf first name
A
Alpine
N
Nutmeg
B
Buddy
O
Olive
C
Cocoa
P
Peppermint
D
Dazzle
Q
Quilly
E
Ember
R
Ribbon
F
Frosty
S
Sparkle
G
Gingersnap
T
Tinsel
H
Holly
U
Upsy
I
Icicle
V
Velvet
J
Jingle
W
Wiggles
K
Kringle
X
Xylo
L
Lolly
Y
Yule
M
Mistletoe
Z
Zippy
Birth month
Elf last name
Birth month
Elf last name
January
Frostbottom
July
Sprinkleboots
February
Sugarsocks
August
Gumdrop
March
Merrytoes
September
Snowcap
April
Puddingpop
October
Pinecone
May
Twinkletoes
November
Cranberry
June
Jollybells
December
Starlight
Elf workshop jobs by birth day
Add the day of the month you were born to get your job at the North Pole workshop.
Day
Elf job
Day
Elf job
1
Chief Cookie Taster
17
Ornament Painter
2
Reindeer Hair Stylist
18
Chimney Measurer
3
Wrapping Paper Engineer
19
Snowflake Designer
4
Head Toy Tester
20
Elf Choir Conductor
5
Nice List Checker
21
Tinsel Untangler
6
Sleigh Mechanic
22
Milk & Cookie Inspector
7
Snow Globe Shaker
23
Workshop DJ
8
Hot Cocoa Barista
24
Puzzle Piece Counter
9
Stocking Stitcher
25
Reindeer Snack Chef
10
Jingle Bell Polisher
26
Present Stacker
11
Candy Cane Striper
27
Sleigh Bell Tuner
12
Gingerbread Architect
28
Toy Train Conductor
13
Bow Tying Champion
29
Mitten Matcher
14
Letter Reader-in-Chief
30
Holiday Cheer Officer
15
North Star Navigator
31
Map Folder to Santa
16
Teddy Bear Stuffer
Party ideas with elf names
Office or classroom party: have everyone look up their elf name, then print the tags as name badges. Guessing who is who is half the fun.
Elf on the shelf: use Random elf names to pick a fresh name for a family elf, or print a tag for the elf to "wear".
Gift tags and place cards: download the PNG and print it on card stock for table settings or present labels.
Secret Santa: sign gift cards with your elf name so the giver stays a mystery until the reveal.
Frequently asked questions
How is my elf name worked out?
The first letter of your first name gives your elf first name (A is Alpine, B is Buddy, E is Ember and so on), and your birth month gives your elf last name (January is Frostbottom, December is Starlight). The full chart is shown on this page, so you will always get the same elf name.
What is the elf job?
If you add the day of the month you were born, you also get a workshop job, such as Chief Cookie Taster for the 1st or Snowflake Designer for the 19th. There is one job for each day from 1 to 31.
My name starts with an accent or a non-Latin letter. What happens?
Accents are ignored, so Élodie counts as E. If a name has no letters from A to Z, type the Latin spelling or use the Random elf names tab instead.
Can I use these names for an Elf on the Shelf?
Yes. The random mode is handy for naming a family elf: pick a style such as sweet treats or jolly and silly, generate a list and choose a favorite. All names are original and free to use.
How big is the printable name tag?
Print name tag puts four tags on one page at about 3.5 by 2.2 inches each, a common name badge size. The PNG download is 1050 by 660 pixels, sharp enough to print at that size or larger.
Is my name stored or sent anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your first name, birth date and tag design are only remembered in your own browser so the page shows them next time.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.