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Birthday: personalised gift ideas

Personalised birthday gifts for every age, from a child’s storybook to a milestone birthday glass or a newspaper book from the year they were born.

A layered raspberry sponge cake with a single candle, next to presents wrapped in red polka-dot paper
Birthday cake and wrapped presents Photo: Ardfern, CC BY-SA 3.0

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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: geni, CC BY-SA 4.0

Engraved pewter tankard

A pewter or glass-bottomed tankard engraved with a name, a date or a team — for real-ale drinkers and milestone birthdays.

For: Dad · Grandparents · Colleagues

Engraved

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

Engraved desk sign

A wooden or acrylic name sign for a desk — welcome for a new job, promotion or home office.

For: Friends · Colleagues · Brothers & sisters

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

Newspaper birthday book

A book of front pages or headlines from the day someone was born — or every birthday since.

For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents

Printed

Personalised bottle label

A custom label for a bottle of wine, gin or bubbly — the label is the gift.

For: Friends · Colleagues · Brothers & sisters

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

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

Monogrammed passport cover

A leather passport cover with initials — for honeymooners, travellers and graduates.

For: Partner · Couples · Children

Monogrammed

Photo: Boranzohn, CC0

Monogrammed silk scarf

A silk scarf with embroidered initials — a 12th anniversary or birthday gift.

For: Mum · Partner · Grandparents

EmbroideredMonogrammed