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Choose who it’s for, the occasion and the kind of personalisation you like. Each idea explains what to check, then links to searches on Amazon.co.uk and Etsy — we don’t sell anything ourselves, so you compare sellers and order from the one you choose.

34 ideas for Christmas

Engraved chopping board

A wooden serving or chopping board engraved with a family name, a date or a favourite kitchen saying.

For: Mum · Dad · Couples

Engraved

Engraved whisky glass

A heavy tumbler engraved with initials, a name or a short message — for the whisky (or any drink) lover.

For: Dad · Partner · Grandparents

Engraved

Embroidered dressing gown

A soft robe embroidered with a name, initials or a role (“Bride”, “Mum”, “Bridesmaid”) on the chest or back.

For: Mum · Partner · Grandparents

Embroidered

Personalised storybook

A printed children’s book where the child’s name — and sometimes their look — is part of the story.

For: Grandparents · New baby · Children

PrintedIllustrated

Family tree print

A printed family tree with names (and sometimes dates) of the family — framed for the wall.

For: Mum · Dad · Couples

PrintedIllustrated

Name necklace

A pendant spelling a name in script — in silver, gold or plated finishes — or a small disc with initials.

For: Mum · Partner · Children

EngravedHand-made

Photo: Ravedave, CC BY 2.5

Engraved cufflinks

Cufflinks engraved with initials, a date or coordinates — small, smart and easy to keep.

For: Dad · Partner · Wedding party

EngravedMonogrammed

Engraved rolling pin

A wooden rolling pin laser-engraved with a pattern and a name — for bakers who like their biscuits personalised.

For: Mum · Grandparents · Friends

Engraved

Photo blanket

A fleece or woven blanket printed with family photos — a cosy gift for grandparents.

For: Mum · Dad · Partner

Printed

Personalised photo mug

A ceramic mug printed with a photo, a name or a message — simple, quick and used every day.

For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents

Printed

Personalised photo calendar

A wall calendar with family photos for every month — and the family’s birthdays already marked.

For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents

Printed

Personalised recipe tea towel

A tea towel printed with a family recipe — ideally in the cook’s own handwriting.

For: Mum · Grandparents

Printed

Personalised golf balls

Golf balls printed with a name, initials or a joke — the golfer will at least know which are theirs.

For: Dad · Partner · Grandparents

Printed

Personalised Christmas bauble

A glass, ceramic or wooden bauble with a name and year — for a first Christmas, a new home or a memory.

For: Couples · Grandparents · New baby

EngravedPrintedHand-made

Photo: Sam Wilson, CC BY-SA 4.0

Leather journal

A leather-bound notebook embossed with a name or initials — for writers, travellers and planners.

For: Partner · Children · Friends

Hand-madeMonogrammed

Hand-poured candle with custom label

A scented candle in a jar or tin with a personalised label — a warm thank-you or birthday present.

For: Mum · Teachers · Friends

PrintedHand-made

Personalised Christmas Eve box

A wooden or card box with a child’s name, for pyjamas, a book and a treat on Christmas Eve.

For: New baby · Children

EngravedPrinted