Elf names like “Legolas,” “Mithrandir,” and “Haldir” are favorites from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” series. Aside from these name ideas, you can also get lots of cool and fun choices from Tolkien’s other works or from popular movies, video games, and books. We’ve prepared this list of favorite and classic boy elf names or nicknames (with meanings) to help you choose the right, perfect name for your baby or character. You can also find elf on the shelf names plus some girl elf names as a bonus below.
Male Elf Names & Meanings (By Category)
Classic & Popular Elf Names For Boys
Elvish Great Names From The Lord of the Rings
Tolkien didn’t just write “The Lord of the Rings” series but had created a long list of literary works. He even created fictional languages such as Sindarin and Quenya. He also made so many unique fictional characters that some fans joke he used a name generator to create these cool baby names. Of course, that technology wasn’t available in his time. Here’s a name list of some of Tolkien’s fictional characters, with their elvish names:
Famous Elf Names From Other Movies & Literature
Male Elven Warrior Names
Some strong and fearless warrior names you can pick for your little elf:
Hip, Sporty, & Cool Elf Boy Names
Christmas Elf Names
The elf on the shelf ideas:
Musical Elf Names
Fantasy & Magical Elf Boy Names
Funny Elf Names
Male Elf Names For DND (Dungeons & Dragons)
Here are some cool ideas if you want to change your DND elf name:
Male Elf Names From A To Z
Elf Boy Names Starting With A
Elf Boy Names Starting With B
Elf Boy Names Starting With C
Elf Boy Names Starting With D
Elf Boy Names Starting With E
Elf Boy Names Starting With F
Elf Boy Names Starting With G
Elf Boy Names Starting With H
Elf Boy Names Starting With I
Elf Boy Names Starting With J
Elf Boy Names Starting With K
Elf Boy Names Starting With L
Elf Boy Names Starting With M
Elf Boy Names Starting With N
Some of the coolest N names for boys:
Elf Boy Names Starting With O
Elf Boy Names Starting With P
Elf Boy Names Starting With Q
Elf Boy Names Starting With R
Elf Boy Names Starting With S
Elf Boy Names Starting With T
Elf Boy Names Starting With U
Elf Boy Names Starting With V
Elf Boy Names Starting With W
Elf Boy Names Starting With X
Elf Boy Names Starting With Y
Elf Boy Names Starting With Z
Gender-Neutral & Nonbinary Elf Names
How Can I Make An Elven Name For Boys?
You can mix and match Norse, Old English, Welsh, and German words to create a unique elven boy name. Another option is to add “Alf” as a prefix or suffix. It means “elf” in Norse mythology.
Where Do I Find Elvish Names?
Tolkien’s works are rich with elvish name ideas.
How Do I Pronounce Elvish Names?
The actual pronunciation can vary, of course, but some ways to say these names out loud include:
The consonants are softer but pronounced with a slight roll The accented vowels (á, é, í, ó, ú) are pronounced longer than their regular counterparts
Bonus: Cool & Popular Elf Girl Names
Aafje Alfiva Alma Aredhel Arwen Aubriana Elbereth Morwen Pixie Siofra Tauriel
What Girl Name Means “Elf Princess”?
Aranel (Quenya) Brethil (Sindarin)
Elven Last Names
Balin (English) – A knight at the round table Elving (Swedish) – “Elf river”
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