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Gnome Names

Coming up with good gnome names is essential if you acquire a gnome statue or figurine. So, we put our best to the task and the results are listed below.

Although the existence of gnomes can be traced back to the Greeks and Romans, the birth of the garden gnome lies in Germany. The seven dwarfs in the Brothers Grimm story Snow White are considered gnomes. The Brothers Grimm popularized gnomes. In the mid-1800s, garden gnomes began to be manufactured in Germany. Usually made of clay or carved wood, the gnomes drew their designs from book illustrations.

Good Gnome Names

There are a number of good, solid gnome names that are all appropriate for your garden guardian. Here are some:

Christopher

Jonathan

Timothy

Charlie

Sissy

Warren

Sam

Michael

Colin

Eartha

Griffin

Willard

Molly

Paul

Trevor

Jane

Bixby

Stuart

Ann

Wilson

Larry

Arthur

Tyrone

Zanzibar

Willard

Barney

Toby

Yvette

Peter

John

Fred

Carlos

George

Richard

Diane

funny gnome names

Funny Gnome Names

You can’t deny that gnomes are kind of funny looking. So, why not give them funny names? Their look and name will make us laugh. Here are some funny ones:

Gnomezilla

Bilbo

Shanana

Itty Bitty

Davodd

Gnomer Pyle

Alyvin

Chipmunk

White Beard

Billie Elfish

Gnorman Bates

Willie Smellyfeet

HoHo Oddbottom

Silicon Scrubface

Cathy Catnip

Shutter Timebender

Gnomy McGnome Face

Donovan Ratskellar

Bentley Stonecleaner

Artic Monkey

Nicky Boondoggle

Suzi Sourface

Ivan Pointyhat

Shawn the Storyteller

Rodney Chickenpox

Naming ideas for gnomes

Naming Ideas

Sy Xylophone

Inch Squiggleworm

Spanx

Geoffrey Wigglebottom

Wallaby Winkle

Balloon

Constable Clooney

Gnome Run

Hugs Halfwit

Giggles

Blinky

Comet Stellar

Ziggy McFarland

Rhondo

Sonny Sodclomper

Delbert McQuaken

Snaps Handlebars

Winklebutt

Helen Humpback

Buddy Sockhop

Felix Fignitious

Nugget Fillibuster

Bangles

Gnorbit

Donald Dimwit

Marty McFly

Nimble Candlestick

Iggy Stooges

Ronnie Rumbuckle

Willie Wizzleworm

Hands Free

Laughs Mahoney

Bridgette Nicklepenny

Top Ten Classic Gnome Names

Gnomes have a certain look and style, and because of this, there are names that have become classics over the years. Here are the top ten:

Ludwig

Christof

Benjamin

Hans

Amadeus

Rupert

Helga

Jergen

Willhelm

Thadeus

History of Garden Gnomes Video

Garden Dwarfs

In Germany, garden gnomes are called gartenzwerge or “garden dwarfs.” In 1847, Sir Charles Isham brought 21 garden gnomes from Germany to England. His daughters disliked the gnomes and removed 20 from their homestead. The one they missed was named “Lampy” It is 174 years old and insured for $2,000,000.

How Do They Make Garden Gnomes?

At the beginning in Germany, mass-produced garden gnomes were made with clay. Hand sculpted and fired in a kiln. The gnomes were then painted. Some manufactures would create plater molds and pour the resin into the molds. The two-piece molds were separated, and a gnome emerged. The gnomes were then hand-painted.

Today, garden gnomes can be blow-molded or injection molded out of plastic and painted on an assembly line. You can still purchase gnomes made of clay. These gnomes need protection from the cold because they can freeze and crack. Resin molded garden gnomes are solid and durable. They are weather-proof and can be just as attractive as their clay cousins.

Gnome: True or False?

In the Second Century A.D., the Roman Emperor Hadrian hired real people as “ornamental hermits.” These hermits lived and hid in his garden. They were hired to protect the flowers and plants. True or False?

Answer: True – Although the practice did not last long, it led to statues replacing the hermits and the rest is history.

Cool Gnome Names

You seen pictures of gnomes wearing sunglasses. Especially the “Roaming Gnome,” spokesgnome for Travelocity. Even his tagline “Wander Wisely,” is cool. Why not pick a cool name for your garden gnome. Here are some cool ones:

The One and Only Gnome

Panther

Tri-face

Brother Soil

Firecracker

Gnome Sweet Gnome

Method Man

Barron Von Risky

Houston

Igloo

Sherlock Gnomes

Laser Queststone

Chester Smoothington

Bad to the Bone

Zing Zang

Istanbul

Grizzly

Indiana

Fever Maker

Boston

Gecko

Camelot

Cheyenne Silverheels

Toad

Vortex

Gnomeo

Copperbolt

Geronimo

Tina Trickknee

Gnome Trivia

In Germany, the popularity of garden gnomes has increased over the years. Now, there are approximately 25 million garden gnomes in German yards. True or False?

Answer: True – German gnomes are often portrayed playing instruments like accordions, violins, and lutes.

The Secret Garden at the White House

While it doesn’t contain a garden gnome, the secret children’s garden at the White House is still pretty cool. Hidden somewhere on the South Lawn of the White House is a secret children’s garden. It was created by President Lydon B. Johnson and first lady Lady Bird Johnson. Discreetly tucked behind a hedge, the garden is filled with beautiful flowers and plants.

The Johnson’s started a beloved and ongoing tradition of having their grandchildren place their handprints in the garden. The presidents and first ladies that followed have also placed their grandchildren’s hand imprints. The imprints are in slabs between flagstones on paths throughout the garden. To date, 19 presidential grandchildren have their hand imprints in the garden. Also, there is plenty of room for future generations of grandchildren to leave their marks.

Evil Names for Gnomes

Some garden gnomes are depicted with an evil looking intent on their face. Here are some evil names for those gnomes:

Quakes

Mangey Murphy

The Slasher

Buffy

Sneer

Axe Holder

Miley McEvil

The Devil

Volcano

Kraken’s Smile

Debbie Downer

Warlock

Devil Eyes

Megastorm

The Hacker

Storm Trooper

Meanspirit McGee

Dragon’s Breath

Evil Twin

Gnomercy

Ninja Nightstalker

Steamdigger

Drop Kick

Nicky Sharpstick

Sheer Evil

Do you know your gnomes?

When Archeologists were excavating at the site of the great pyramids in Egypt, they found a garden gnome. The gnome was in the burial chamber of King Akenhaten, near the largest pyramid. True or False?

Answer: False – There has never been any evidence of garden gnomes with Egyptian Kings or Queens.

Female Gnome Names

It appears that most gnomes are male, but there are female gnomes circulating out there. Many have long flowing hair. Some have hats and some do not. Here are some names for female gnomes:

Rapunzel

Nazanin

Breanna

Amaretta Porridge

Rezyre

Susan Klingon

Belinda

Inharanna

Minny

Jansel

Tawny Tinselgarden

Libby

Rena Xena

Foxxy Zahara

Cute Names

Daphinia

Zandia Prisus

The Wench

Mya

Lydia

Katrina Waves

Lilly Lilliputian

Ariala

Tiffany Toadstool

Faedira

Tammy

Daphne Dogooder

Tilly

Elanor Rigby

Freedah

Dimples

Trudi Hedgecomber

Bonita

Erjin

Gigget

Klini

Tinkerella

Charlene

Elfin Princess

Bronwyn Manchester

Juanita

Lilac Heartblossom

Tina Windmachina

Male Gnome Names

Male gnomes should not just be named Sleepy or Grumpy, here are some alternatives:

Clint Straightshooter

Norbert

Blimpy

Torj the Conqueror

Quinn

Cranky

Peanut

McHale

Bo Jangles

Shorty

Flargin McKrankle

Yani

Rumpus

Erik Underwear

Winky Dinky

Peter Pan

Jibb Sailboat

Muddy Waters

Karl

Rhondo

Stubby Stubblefield

Mercury

Ian McSphincter

Lumpy

Ronan

Dancer

Alfi Digscratcher

Santa Claus (Yes, in many countries Santa Claus is considered a gnome)

Gnome: True or False?

Greek Mythology mentions a character named Priapus. He is the son of Aphrodite and Dionysus or Hermes. Statues of Priapus were placed in gardens to ensure fertility and ward of intruders. True or False?

Answer: True – His story is believed to be the origin of garden gnomes.

Strange Gnome Names

The whole tradition of placing the odd-looking little character in your garden to protect the plants seems a little strange. That could mean that a strange name is appropriate. Here are some strange ones:

Katy Kestnestle

Vladimir Crossly

Gorwyn

Westibal

Marjorie Mudpants

Eroposs

Follixy

Ronrug Rooney

Glaxon Transom

Zagreb

Smurfenbacken

Derek Toddspeckle

Jever

Fineas Fogwhistle

Nespar Nilwagon

Suzi Expo

Quagmire

Neal Tobaggan

Rush Lingenberry

Gylnthik

Yules Verne

Dicki Toggleswitch

Clement Wellspring

Dominique Bunrustle

Petunia Pigwhistle

Where did the Kidnapping of Garden Gnomes Come from?

Known colloquially as “gnoming,” the garden gnome does not have to be kidnapped. The concept is to take your garden gnome with you on vacation and in your travels. The practice began in 1970 with a photographer named Henry Sutherland. He took his two garden gnomes, Harry and Charlie, on travels with him worldwide and shared photographs. In 1986, the Sydney Morning Herald ran a story about a kidnapped gnome. A note was left, “Gone off to see the world.”

A gnome kidnapping made national headlines and TV news in 2005 when a group of college students kidnapped a gnome. They named the gnome Gnome Severson and took him on a long road trip. Eventually, Gnome Severson found his way back to his owner. His original owner sold Gnome Severson on eBay. Some of the original owner’s friends had purchased the Gnome and continued to bring him on their travels.

Final Gnome Fun Fact

Generally, garden gnomes can range from one to two feet tall down to three inches (for indoor gardens and terrariums). But, in the small town of Dawson, Minnesota, near the banks of the Lac Qui Parle River, things are different. About 60 miles west of Minneapolis sits a village of full-size garden gnomes. That’s right full size, three or four feet tall. The gnomes can be found in a variety of poses and a range of occupations.

By Tim Moodie

Tim is a little frightened of garden gnomes. He has a recurring dream about an evil garden gnome chasing him through a jungle-like garden. The dream always ends the same way with Tim tripping and face planting. As he lays in the dirt, he looks up and sees the evil garden gnome looking down at him and laughing.

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