What origin is the name Elves?

Elves comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Elves?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Elves — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Elves

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Elves

Elves

Boy

English

2 syllables

Elves is an English boy's name meaning "Derived from the Old English word for a supernatural being of the forest".

Elves is a boy's name of English origin meaning "Derived from the Old English word for a supernatural being of the forest". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Elves mean?

Derived from the Old English word for a supernatural being of the forest.

How popular is Elves?

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What does Elves mean?

Elves is a boy name of English origin meaning "Derived from the Old English word for a supernatural being of the forest.".

How popular is Elves?

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Sister names that go with Elves

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Elves.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Elves at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: E
Ends with: -es
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

Which other names end in -es?

James

5-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Elves?

Elves means "Derived from the Old English word for a supernatural being of the forest." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)