If you are fascinated with magical and mystical creatures, you may be thinking of giving your child a name that has “elf” in its definition. And if that’s the case, you’re in luck, because we compiled a long list of names that mean “elf” for both girls and boys.
Some of the names on our have been a part of the US Top 1000 for many decades. However, many of the names on our list are so rare that you may be reading them for the very first time.
If you’re expecting a little boy, you may fall in love with the names Alvar and Alvin. Alvin is a common English name that has been topping the charts in America since the early 19th century. This adorable name means “noble friend or friend of the elves.” The name Alvar, on the other hand, isn’t nearly as popular as Alvin, but its meaning is just as magical. Alvar is a name of German origin meaning “elf warrior.”
If you’d like to give your child a unisex name, you may take a liking to the name Avery. As of 2024, Avery was one of the most common names in America, although it’s much more popular amongst girls than boys. Avery is a name of English origin meaning “ruler of the elves.”
Aubrey and Arwen are also great choices for parents seeking girl names that mean “elf.” Aubrey is a name of English and German origin meaning “elf ruler.” And the name Arwen is a popular pick as it was the name of a beautiful elf in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
Check out the list below for more baby names that mean “elf.”
Aelfdane
Meaning: Danish elf
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Aelfraed
Meaning: Elf counselor
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Aelfric
Meaning: Elf ruler
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Aelfthryth
Meaning: Elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Afreda
Meaning: Elf counselor
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Alberic
Meaning: Rules with elf-wisdom
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Alfred
Meaning: Elf
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Alfredo
Meaning: Elf
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Alfrida
Meaning: Elf counselor
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Alstin
Meaning: Elf stone
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Aubree
Meaning: Rules with elf-wisdom
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Aubrey
Meaning: Rules with elf-wisdom
Origin: English
Gender: Boy/Girl
Aubriana
Meaning: Rules with elf-wisdom
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Aubrianne
Meaning: Rules with elf-wisdom
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Aubrie
Meaning: Rules with elf-wisdom
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Avery
Meaning: Rules with elf-wisdom
Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Elfie
Meaning: Good elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Elfreda
Meaning: Elf strength, good counselor
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Elivina
Meaning: Good elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Ellette
Meaning: Little elf
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Gender: Girl
Ellgar
Meaning: Elf spear
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Elswyth
Meaning: Elf from the willow trees
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Gender: Girl
Elva
Meaning: Elf
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Gender: Girl
Elvena
Meaning: Good elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Elvern
Meaning: Elf-wise friend
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Elvey
Meaning: Elf warrior
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Elvia
Meaning: Elf
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Gender: Girl
Elvia
Meaning: Elfin, good counselor or elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Elvie
Meaning: Elfin, good elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Elvin
Meaning: Elfin, good elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Elvina
Meaning: Elfin, good elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Elvine
Meaning: Elfin, good elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Elvis
Meaning: Elf-wise friend
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Elvy
Meaning: Elf warrior
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Elvyn
Meaning: Elf-wise friend
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Elvyne
Meaning: Good elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Elwin
Meaning: Elf-wise friend
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Fred
Meaning: Elf counsel
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Freda
Meaning: Elf counsel
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Fredo
Meaning: Elf
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Louella
Meaning: Famous elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Luell
Meaning: Famous elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Luella
Meaning: Famous elf
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Nissa
Meaning: Friendly elf
Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Nisse
Meaning: Friendly elf
Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Nyssa
Meaning: Friendly elf
Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Nysse
Meaning: Friendly elf
Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Oliver
Meaning: Elf army
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Olivier
Meaning: Elf army
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Ollie
Meaning: Elf army
Origin: German
Gender: Boy