Elf Dog Names

Introduction

Don’t be a cotton-headed-ninny-muggins when it comes to naming your pooch! Use this Elf dog name guide to land the perfect moniker for your little (or big) “buddy.” Elf is such a magical and heartwarming Christmastime movie. And your dog is magical and heartwarming as well. Whether you’re getting a dog for the holidays or simply head-over-heels crazy about the film Elf, you’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for an Elf inspired name. It’s a film filled with Santa’s North Pole and New York City itself. It’s humorous and moving. It’s troubling at times and then friendly. It helps you feel a little less alone in the world. Remind you of your pup much? We thought so.

Elf Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with an Elf Name

Buddy

We all know Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell), but we may not know a certain furry Buddy who lives and works in Rhode Island. This two-year-old Golden Retriever is typical in some ways. Golden Retrievers are known for being extremely loyal and friendly. Buddy is definitely a Mr. Congeniality, and he has one of the most unique gigs you’ve probably heard of. He works as a therapy dog. Not that unusual, right? He’s a therapy dog at a funeral home, though.

It’s not every day you go to pay your respects to someone who’s passed away and you are greeted by an adorable canine. I’d say it probably stops you in your tracks in the best of ways. Greenville, Rhode Island, is truly lucky to have such a trusty companion around. Winfield Funeral Home owner, Tommy Winfield, admits, “He has something, and that something disarms people.” All dog owners and lovers nod their heads in unison on that one. We know what he’s talking about. There’s something about those compassionate doggos that makes everything okay. They make you feel safe, loved, and admired instantly. Nobody says, “You’re going to be all right,” like a dog.

They say Buddy has been trained to care about people, both young and old, as a therapy dog. I have to say, though, some things don’t have to be taught. Deep down, Buddy probably naturally cares. It’s just in some dogs’ nature to care. However, Buddy has been coached to see humans in tears and other forms of distress and to do his best to nurture them. The staff at Winfield says that Buddy makes their job a little easier. He takes on part of the heavy load of death and helps everyone bear it.

In one of the most touching moments at the funeral home, an Iraqi War veteran knelt down and encouraged Buddy to come over. Whether Buddy could sense the PTSD or not, the dog simply leaned on the former soldier as if to say, “We’re in this together. Don’t feel alone.” Ironically, dogs teach us so many lessons about humanity. He never withholds judgment. He just embraces all who call to him. He understands when he’s not wanted or unwelcome. Buddy simply stays put and loves you from a distance. If you, after a while, warm up to him, he forgives quickly. At the darkest moments of people’s lives, Buddy is a light guiding you back home.

Elf Dog Name Considerations

Many larger dogs actually have this mindset that they’re little. You can adopt a 75-pounder who thinks they’re actually an 8-pound lapdog. It’s pretty comical, and it’s also reminiscent of Buddy the Elf, trying to fit his tall stature into Santa’s elves’ shower, desks, and, well, everything. Leon the Snowman is the one to suggest, “Of course you’re not an elf. You’re six-foot-three and had a beard since you were fifteen.” Buddy sees himself as one of the teeny toy makers, but he’s a huge man! He’s, indeed, too large to really fit on Papa Elf’s lap. It’s a charming kind of denial.

The name “Buddy” is a gem for obvious reasons. I mean, this little guy or gal is your best friend. But you might even choose to give the title “Smiley,” “Snuggles,” “Muggins,” or “Syrup” to your pup as a nod to your favorite holiday elf. If you’ve got a grumpy-faced darling on your hands, think about “Miles,” “Gimbel,” “Naughty,” or “Hobbs.” If your pooch is rather lively, consider “Cheer,” “Jovie,” “Leon,” or even “Santa.” Even some of the actors’ and actresses’ real names might be fitting: “Will,” “Zooey,” “Dink,” or “Mary.” Finally, if you have a pair of dogs who need dynamic duo names, try “Swirly” and “Twirly.” They are your sweet gumdrops, after all!

Male Elf Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
3	Syrup One of the elves’ food groups: syrup
2	Nutcracker “Son of a nutcracker!”
1	Papa For Buddy’s Papa Elf
1	Santa Buddy hates the Gimbel’s Santa
1	Michael Buddy’s half brother
1	York The movie takes place mostly in New York City
1	Muggins For “cotton-headed ninny-muggins”
1	Cane One of the elves’ food groups: candy canes
0	Miles For the children’s storybook writer in the film, Miles Finch
0	Gimbel Gimbel’s is the store that Buddy and Jovie work at
0	Morris Works with Walter
0	James After James Caan, Walter
0	Artie After Artie Lange, the Gimbel’s Santa
0	Tay After Daniel Tay, Michael
0	Andy After Andy Richter, Morris
0	Swirly Buddy had to travel on the sea of swirly-twirly gumdrops
0	Narwhal Mr. Narwhal is a sweet claymation whale
0	Puffin After Arctic Puffin at the North Pole
-1	Naughty Walter is on Santa’s naughty list
-1	Forest Buddy had to travel through the Candy Cane Forest
-2	Walter After Buddy’s real dad
-2	Leon For the claymation snowman at the North Pole
-2	Hobbs Buddy’s true last name
-2	Finch For the children’s storybook writer in the film, Miles Finch
-2	Will After actor Will Ferrell
-2	Fulton Works with Walter
-2	Ferrell After actor Will Ferrell
-2	Bob After Bob Newhart, Papa Elf
-2	Dinky After Peter Dinklage, Miles Finch
-2	Lincoln For the Lincoln Tunnel

Female Elf Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Elvie Because Buddy was raised by elves
2	Holiday Elf is a holiday movie
2	Mary After Mary Steenburgen, Emily
2	Cheer “The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud…”
2	Candy One of the elves’ food groups: candy
2	Snuggles Buddy wants to snuggle with his dad
2	Twirly Buddy had to travel on the sea of swirly-twirly gumdrops
2	Sugar Buddy loves sugar
2	Lovey Buddy loves reminding people that he loves them
2	Whisper “I like to whisper, too!”
2	Snowflake Buddy cuts out paper snowflakes for decoration
1	Jovie Buddy’s romantic interest in the film
1	Ninny For “cotton-headed ninny-muggins”
0	Baby Buddy was a baby when he crawled into Santa’s sack
0	North Buddy lives at the North Pole
0	Angel Buddy wants to make snow angels
0	Fran “Francisco. That’s fun to say!”
0	Coffee For the “World’s Best Cup of Coffee”
0	Purpley “That’s a nice purple dress. Very purpley.”
0	Cookie “I’m sorry I… crammed eleven cookies into the VCR.”
0	Kissy Jovie says that Buddy “missed” when he doesn’t kiss her
0	Singer Buddy loves to sing
0	Fave “Buddy the Elf. What’s your favorite color?”
0	Spaghetti Spaghetti with syrup, anyone?
-1	Zooey After actress Zooey Deschanel
-2	Emily Buddy’s stepmother
-2	Deb Walter’s secretary
-2	Smiley “Smiling’s my favorite!”
-2	Pretty “You have such a pretty face. You should be on a Christmas card!”
-2	Affinity “It’s just nice to meet another human who shares my affinity for elf culture.”