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Gnome Is Where The Heart Is! 245+ Gnome Names For Your Beloved Garden Friends

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Gnome Names
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Ahh, gnomes. A little cute, a little creepy, lots of good luck. More than a funny little garden decoration, gnomes date back historically to ancient Roman mythology, spanning centuries of western European tradition (we’ll do a deeper dive of that in a minute). And, to this day, many people still believe that gnomes bring good luck and, for that reason, use them to watch over crops and livestock. But we think it’s safe to say that many people simply love having a funny little guy with a hat hanging out in their garden because, well, why not? And since everything deserves a name — including the gnomes in your garden — you’re probably on the hunt for some gnome names to call your garden friends, right?

Before we start rattling off names, it helps to put gnome history into context. The earliest appearance of garden gnome-like statues happened in ancient Rome when these little guys were less gnome-like and more god-like, representing Roman gods, and said to protect the gardens from evil spirits and ensure a successful harvest. Then, during the Renaissance, the Swiss alchemist Paracelsus started to describe gnomes as creatures with magical powers, and, well, no wonder their popularity took off. Folklore and myths about the magic of gnomes swept Europe, believed to have originated in Scandinavia.

By the 18th century, garden gnomes became widely popular as home ornaments — but only for wealthy families at that time. It’s believed that the very first contemporary-looking garden gnome that we know today was made in Germany by sculptor Philipp Griebel. Soon, everyone in Europe wanted a gnome in their garden, and their popularity has only grown (or should we say gnomed?) from there.

Gnomes have since turned up everywhere in popular culture, from The Wizard of Oz to J.R.R. Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings series to the Harry Potter franchise to gaming — although we think the Snow White‘s seven dwarves are probably the best gnomes depicted onscreen. While each storyteller describes gnomes in their unique way, they’re typically depicted as human-like creatures who live underground with some supernatural powers (or maybe they’re just sneezy or sleepy).

Did we mention they’re super cute? A gnome makes a perfect addition to any yard, garden, or even mantle. So, whether you have one (or 10) or are planning to start your gnome collection soon, bookmark these gnome names ideas.

Good Gnome Names

  1. Adan
  2. Adva
  3. Aiko
  4. Armida
  5. Amorette
  6. Aripine
  7. Banli
  8. Banxi
  9. Begnym
  10. Belita
  11. Bingles
  12. Bink
  13. Bitsy
  14. Borwass
  15. Brenna
  16. Corni
  17. Clamdor
  18. Carlin
  19. Carnoa
  20. Celqys
  21. Charlene
  22. Darra
  23. Davdri
  24. Demi
  25. Dorzu
  26. Donove
  27. Elfi
  28. Follin
  29. Forestopolis
  30. Forestorama
  31. Forestx
  32. Forestzen
  33. Gemmy
  34. Gigget
  35. Gnorbitt
  36. Grentina
  37. Herble
  38. Helna
  39. Heshana
  40. Hisxif
  41. Jenna
  42. Jelssa
  43. Jinxie
  44. Jubie
  45. Kaskur
  46. Kiara
  47. Kierna
  48. Koemi
  49. Knaz
  50. Krankle
  51. Lil
  52. Lilliput
  53. Lozu
  54. Lucky
  55. Lulu
  56. Maleah
  57. Manji
  58. Melodic Forest
  59. Miette
  60. Miki
  61. Mocklaw
  62. Nigim
  63. Nina
  64. Nirbert
  65. Nipsy
  66. Nimbledigit
  67. Nocktonick
  68. Odafi
  69. Orla
  70. Orsys
  71. Peanut
  72. Penny
  73. Piera
  74. Posy
  75. Pipi
  76. Pippy
  77. Poppy
  78. Peace Forest
  79. Quahik
  80. Quagim
  81. Quocorin
  82. Quillz
  83. Rascryn
  84. Rockadil
  85. Rosine
  86. Rowan
  87. Sahana
  88. Simon
  89. Shanna
  90. Solita
  91. Sprinkle
  92. Star-eye
  93. Sharkey
  94. Snaps
  95. Sonny
  96. Sprocket
  97. Tegginuckey
  98. Tanwin
  99. Tallie
  100. Twitch
  101. Tonk
  102. Tink
  103. Taroe
  104. Tinkerella
  105. Timbers
  106. Tansi
  107. Tina
  108. Toby
  109. Tawnie
  110. Teagan
  111. Tocorin
  112. Tulla
  113. Topsy
  114. Torji
  115. Trixie
  116. Triza
  117. Troy
  118. Two-bit
  119. Viveca
  120. Vonove
  121. Whitley
  122. Wicket
  123. Wildwander
  124. Winkle
  125. Walby
  126. Wizzle
  127. Xaltor
  128. Yves
  129. Zita
  130. Ziggy
  131. Zinna
  132. Zeph

Funny Gnome Names

  1. Bellpepper
  2. Blinky Blathersoil
  3. Cheeky
  4. Dinky
  5. Dirtteeth
  6. Burty Fizzingbuns
  7. Betty Fizzlebang
  8. Flimp
  9. Half-pint
  10. Millybonk
  11. Mister Cotton-headed Ninny Muggins
  12. Mixithinklicker
  13. Muckbuckle
  14. Prufrock Paintedpants
  15. Runt
  16. Shorthouse
  17. Short-shot
  18. Smiggles
  19. Small-fry
  20. Thurgood Magee

Christmas Gnome Names

  1. Eira Firhugger
  2. Emmanuelle Treetopper
  3. Jangle
  4. Jingle
  5. Kandi Kane
  6. Kringle
  7. Mister December
  8. Merry
  9. Neva Snowynightnick
  10. Paloma the Sticky Pudding Stealer
  11. Serephina
  12. Twinkle

Gnomes in Pop Culture

  1. Barry the Toilet Gnome (Sherlock Gnomes)
  2. David (David the Gnome)
  3. Dolly Gnome (Gnomeo & Juliet)
  4. Douwe Dabbert (Dutch fantasy comic series)
  5. Fawn (Gnomeo & Juliet)
  6. Featherstone (Gnomeo & Juliet)
  7. Gnomeo (Gnomeo & Juliet)
  8. Goons (Sherlock Gnomes)
  9. Guardiana (Smurfs)
  10. Holler (David the Gnome)
  11. Irene (Sherlock Gnomes)
  12. Juliet (Gnomeo & Juliet)
  13. Lady Bluebury (Gnomeo & Juliet)
  14. Lisa (David the Gnome)
  15. Lord Redbrick (Gnomeo & Juliet)
  16. Mankini (Sherlock Gnomes)
  17. Miss Montague (Gnomeo & Juliet)
  18. Nanette (Gnomeo & Juliet)
  19. Paris (Gnomeo & Juliet)
  20. Paulis the Woodgnome (Paulus de Boskabouter comic strip)
  21. Picklick (Smurfs)
  22. Poopey (David the Gnome)
  23. Pot (David the Gnome)
  24. Swift (David the Gnome)
  25. Tybalt (Gnomeo & Juliet)

Even More Gnome Names

  1. Babblecheek
  2. Bellowguard
  3. Bellygem
  4. Bemporin
  5. Billowcase
  6. Biparabe
  7. Boonstone
  8. Briros
  9. Bronzeflow
  10. Carsany
  11. Corbar
  12. Daphissa
  13. Eilixi
  14. Emloteneg
  15. Faeroe
  16. Faessa
  17. Fenrhana
  18. Fineback
  19. Galna
  20. Inamyra
  21. Kashik
  22. Krilys
  23. Louddwadle
  24. Loxim
  25. Malwanore
  26. Merzu
  27. Nesbar
  28. Niddleheddle
  29. Olbusen
  30. Primyn
  31. Qiphina
  32. Quietgift
  33. Raspos
  34. Reyaris
  35. Selniana
  36. Selwobenig
  37. Semblenemble
  38. Shortkind
  39. Somblepemble
  40. Squigglediggles
  41. Starkbell
  42. Sunberete
  43. Taroe
  44. Teggletis
  45. Timpag
  46. Toggleboot
  47. Ufelys
  48. Umtor
  49. Venrhana
  50. Vokini
  51. Wagglemantle
  52. Wampall
  53. Warrun
  54. Welfi
  55. Whistleflight
  56. Wolbesebomp
  57. Wrevyn
  58. Ylola
  59. Zanimila

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