| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Aelfdene
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From the elfin valley
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English
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Aelfric
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Elf ruler
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English
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Ailwyn
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Elf or magical being, friend
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English
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Aktaion
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One who lives in Akte (Attica)
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Greek
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Alberic
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Elf or magical being, power
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German
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Albion
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White; rock, crag
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Latin
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Aldon
|
Old one, elder; old town
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Italian
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Alfred
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Elf or magical counsel
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English
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Alfredo
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Elf or magical counsel
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English
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Alfrey
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Elf or magical counsel
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English
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Algar
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Elf spear
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English
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Alstin
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Elf stone
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English
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Aluin
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Elf or magical being, friend
|
English
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Alvar
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Elf or magical army, warrior
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English
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Alvin
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Elf or magical being, friend
|
English
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Alvy
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From Alba; elf or magical being, friend
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Latin
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Anwel
|
Loved one
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Welsh
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Aragorn
|
Royal zeal
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English
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Argyle
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“Of the Irish,” in allusion to a county in Scotland once settled by an Irish king and his followers.
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Scottish
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Arion
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Welsh
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Avery
|
Elf counsel
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English
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Bailey
|
Berry clearing; bailiff; city fortification
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English
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Bairrfhionn
|
Marksman
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Celtic
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Balin
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A knight of the Round Table
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English
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Baron
|
Young warrior
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Hebrew
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Basil
|
Royal, kingly
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Greek
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Benzion
|
Son of Zion
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Hebrew
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Bing
|
The hollow shaped like a pot
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German
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Cinwell
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Lives at the king's spring
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English
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Claus
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A diminutive form of Nicholas.
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German
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Crispin
|
Curly-haired
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Latin
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Cristo
|
Christ
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Spanish
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Dairion
|
Unknown
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Unknown
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Dearborn
|
Brook of the deer
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English
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Derion
|
Upholder of the Good
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American
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Devion
|
Variant of Devon
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English
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Edlin
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Noble; wealthy friend
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German
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Edric
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Rich, powerful
|
English
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Eion
|
God is gracious
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Scottish
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Ellgar
|
Elf spear
|
English
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Elvern
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Elf or magical being, friend
|
English
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Elvey
|
Elf warrior
|
English
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Elvyn
|
Elf or magical being, friend
|
English
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Emilion
|
Eager
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Latin
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Travion
|
Modern created name
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American
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Tyrion
|
Rock
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Latin
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Waters
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“Son of Walter,” a short form of Wa(l)ter's son.
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English
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Since early mythology, elves have danced through our fairytales with their magical ways. This enchanted history has inspired a wave of parents to seek elf names for boys, hoping to capture their sons’ boyish charms forever in a name. Elf boy names come in a variety of styles, depending on origin. Let’s check out these mythical monikers together.
Most people think of author J. R. R. Tolkien when they think of elves, as his series of tales has entertained the masses for eons. Using Tolkien’s elf naming rules, you’ll find elvish boy names like Gwydion, Illarion, and Benzion. These distinct names follow the -ion pattern used in his elfin languages, a suffix meaning “son of.” Most famously there is Legolas, however, the elf depicted in the film adaptation who was a skilled archer. Since the Tolkien names center around an invented language made to mirror Celtic and other old-world languages, not all elf boy names like his are exactly usable, but there are several to consider. Haldir is our standout here, as he has a distinctly Scandinavian feel despite being invented.
Elf names for boys may also be holiday inspired, as the tiny beings are strongly linked to Christmas. This could include Christmas-themed names like Claus or Noel, or you could take the peppy route with Crispin and Pippin. Elf boy names may also be nature-themed, as stories sometimes depict elves as children of the forest. In these cases, Leaf and River are excellent choices.
Elf names for boys aren’t always obvious, with elfin meanings are more common than you’d think. Most popular is Avery, the unisex darling meaning “elf counsel.” Aubrey, meaning “elf ruler,” is close behind, followed by Alfredo and Alvin, both meaning “elf.” If you want something less common, check out Alston, a surname styled cutie meaning “elf stone.”
Do you have any elf names for boys on your list? Check out our collection, and see what magical monikers are waiting for you.
