Elf

Elf is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Elf isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Elf is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Elf was, in the past month, the 2154th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Elf is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Elf was viewed 60 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Elf's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Elf is most adored in North Carolina, South Carolina and Massachusetts.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Rhode Island and Arizona.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Elf.

Most popular breeds named Elf:

1. Pomeranian
2. Schipperke

Elf is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes whimsical, endearing imagery associated with Santa's tiny helpers.

winter

Associations with Christmas, Santa's helpers, and North Pole folklore inspire this canine moniker.

fluffy

Elves are small, cute, and cuddly, just like these pooches!

small

Elves are tiny, playful, and magical, just like pint-sized pups!