The 53 best personalized gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list in 2024

This unique and affordable gift is perfect for sushi aficionados. The bamboo yin and yang sushi board can be personalized with names and a cute message of your choosing, and it comes with a ceramic soy sauce dish, wooden chopsticks and a chopstick stand.

Isn’t it the best when you find a present at a great price that doesn’t look cheap? Here you go. Pick from nine leather colors and gold, silver or antique hardware, then customize this key ring with a name or initials for a practical yet thoughtful gift.

With a custom book embosser, the book lover in your life can add a personal stamp to each new read, marking it as part of their personal collection. For this embosser, you can customize both the top and bottom lines as well as the letter in the middle, or you can opt for the monogram wood stamp or silk inking stamp options. 

Simply fill in the exact date and location of a special moment (like your first date or their birthdate) and you’ll get a unique print that shows exactly what the stars looked like at that moment in time.

For the price of a couple lattes, you can get your loved one a sleek plaque dedicated to their favorite song. The song title, artist and photo are all completely customizable, and you can even add a code that brings you directly to the song on Spotify.

This colorful leather pouch — complete with a playful tassel — keeps small essentials safe and organized within big bags. With 16 vibrant colors and six different monogram styles to choose from, you can create a custom combo for each person you gift it to.

Shopping for a little one? Spell out their name in petite crayons, melted into swirly rainbow hues. No two are alike, and they arrive gift-boxed with a rainbow string tied into a bow.

This gleaming mug is handmade by Turkish artisans. Lined with tin, it’s the classic cup for Moscow Mules, but it will keep any cold beverage nice and chilly, of course. It’s as useful a gift as a coffee mug but 100 times more interesting and unexpected.

Make game night a family affair with these playing cards that go from generic to treasured, thanks to the fact that they feature photos of loved ones on the back.

These soft-touch pens are sure to be a hit with any stationery lover or crafty person. Six of these beautiful pens come in the pack, each in a different subtle pastel shade, and a name can be embossed on the side in a variety of fonts.

An affordable and meaningful gift that will get a lot of use, this rubber nonslip mousepad can be customized with a photograph or other personal design. You can choose from square, round and heart-shaped mats, and there’s even a supersized rectangular option.

A YSL lipstick is already a great beauty gift, but a personalized one just hits different. The Candy Glaze is a two-in-one protective lip balm and gloss available in 12 different shades. A monogram or a message can be etched on the side for a special touch.

These minimal and elegant stackable name rings from Mint & Lily are made with 18-karat yellow or rose gold plating over surgical-grade stainless steel to ensure they last. They're also available in silver.

Whether you’re gifting a new mom something for her first year as a mama or shopping for one with years of experience, this comfortable hoodie will get the message right. This personalized sweatshirt will keep her cozy all year long.

Whether you get a custom portrait of their first home or the house they grew up in, this detailed drawing is a sentimental gift anyone will love. Choose from multiple color schemes, sizes and frame styles to create a piece of art they’ll cherish forever.

Boasting double-wall vacuum insulation, this tumbler is made of dishwasher-safe stainless steel that keeps your cold drinks icy cold and hot drinks piping hot. It’s also compatible with cup holders. Available in 20 colors, the tumbler can be customized on both sides with preloaded imagery, your own text, monograms and logos.

A set of personalized stationery is a great gift for people who seem like they have everything. Each card in the 25-piece set is illustrated with their name, while the back side can be customized to feature a photo if you choose. Plus, they come with envelopes and are packed inside a gift box.

This sturdy bamboo cutting board can not only be embossed with their name, but it can also commemorate a special date in their life, like a wedding anniversary. Its heavy-duty construction can handle the daily rigors of cooking, including carving meat and chopping vegetables, and it doubles as a serving board for charcuterie.

Papier notebooks come in a wide variety of designs, including florals, hearts and animals. They come in hardcover and spiral versions and can be lined, bulleted or blank, not to mention personalized with their name. The stylish notebooks are a helpful way for them to get organized or jot down random thoughts. The company makes planners too.

For steak lovers and chefs who take pride in their skills at the grill, a branding iron to leave their mark on their handiwork will be a huge hit. It can be used on leather and wood too.

We love this sleek monogrammed serving board. Made from white marble and renewable mango wood with a hand-inlaid brass initial, the charcuterie board has a modern-meets-personal feel. 

Seriously one of the most convenient bags a person could ever get, this durable tote can hold it all. It comes in four sizes and more than a dozen trim colors, plus various handle length and zipper options. Complete the perfect custom tote with an embroidered name or monogram.

Take a message written by a loved one or their signature and transform their handwriting into a memorable piece of jewelry. All you have to do is upload an image of the handwritten text to send to the Etsy seller, and they will create a silver, 18-karat gold or rose gold bracelet at your length of choice. Talk about special.

Birthdate Co. has gone through the trouble of creating 365 different birthday candles, one for every day of the year. Each is designed according to the date’s astrological, numerological and tarot readings for a truly unique and personal present.

If you or the giftee is traveling light, this vegan leather bottle and wine opener is a small gift option that still packs a pleasing punch. This useful item can be custom engraved and ordered in one of four colors: black, tan, teal or pink.

If you're shopping for someone who's slowly collecting watches, a safe place to store them while traveling is an excellent gift. This travel organizer holds up to three watches and has a soft suede lining.

It may look like just a pretty necklace, but the pendant is actually of the recipient's birth flower. So as long as you know the month they were born, you'll be able to personalize this piece of jewelry with no problem.

Plenty of Underscored editors can vouch for West & Willow's custom pet portraits. You can't go wrong with this modern, hand-illustrated style, but the brand also offers line drawings and royal-style artwork.

For a personalized gift they’ll wear all the time, get them a custom pair of Converse sneakers. You can change the color, width, material, design and more of these kicks, which come in high-top, low-top and practically every style in between.

It’s all about the monogram with this roomy travel pouch. The best part is personalization is included: First, pick from one of five different bag colors and then you can play with up to three letter patches, making these truly custom gifts. 

If they like to stay cozy, give the gift of a personalized blanket with a modern feel. This throw-size blanket is made from a velvety material and has their name repeated for a custom design. From olive to dusty rose, the soft blanket is available in 14 background colors with three font options. 

Customize a phone case with their name on it for a present they’ll never forget. The case fits up to 12 characters and has a unique 3D design — it’s no wonder celebs like Hilary Duff and Molly Sims have been seen with these cases before. Underscored's senior lifestyle editor Tamara Kraus also owns one and gets so many compliments on it.

This hand-drawn illustration celebrates a beloved destination in their life, whether it’s where they were born, where they got married or their favorite vacation destination.

For those with the cutest pet on the planet, this custom embroidered pet sweatshirt will blow their minds. All you have to do is upload a picture of their beloved pet’s face and it gets transformed into a work of embroidered art. It comes in five colors and has room for up to three animals.

Even if they love monogramming all their items, their sunglasses case is highly likely to be overlooked. This is your chance to swoop in and gift them with this full-grain leather zip sunglasses case from Leatherology with their initials on the front.

How cool is this? The actual front page of The New York Times on a significant date of your choice, memorialized as a 500- or 1,000-piece puzzle.

This season, upgrade your loved one’s packing cube game while giving the gift of suitcase organization. This set of four fits perfectly into the brand’s Aviator Carry-On and will neatly corral all their stuff, whether they’re packing by item — undergarments, swimwear, shirts and more — or by outfit. You can add up to a nine-letter monogram that is embroidered directly onto the recycled, water-resistant nylon material.

Whether they are new to the game or are an established pickleball pro, they’ll play like the champion they are with this custom paddle. Pick from eight different colors and then play around with monogram or initial fonts, sizes and placement for a truly personalized present straight out of their pickleball dreams. 

This delicate necklace comes in 14-karat-gold-filled or sterling silver styles, and the two matching bars hanging from the chain can be customized to read the names of initials anyone special (such as the names of their children and grandchildren).

Cozy, comfortable, useful and extremely cute, this hoodie and shorts set from Birdy Grey comes in three lovely colors in sizes XS to 3XL. Your personalization can be added to the front of the hoodie in one of eight fonts and 12 colors.

If you’re trying to delight a bibliophile, look no further. This personalized wooden reading valet has slots for a hot drink, reading glasses and even a phone. If they need to take a break, their book can be quickly propped atop the valet to mark their page.

No more tangled-up necklaces or rings floating around at the bottom of a tote — this small travel case from Mark & Graham will keep all jewelry items safe, neat and organized when they’re on the go.

This rendition of the popular four-across game has a personal twist — instead of circles, the holes are hearts and letters of your choosing. Handcrafted in North Carolina, this plywood game will be enjoyed by all the family, adults and kids alike.

This sophisticated monogrammed soap and hand towel set will add a splash of elegance to any bathroom. Three soaps and 12 towels are included in the set and everything comes in a beautiful box ready for gifting.

Handmade in California, these clay vases are designed to look like tree trunks that were carved with a couple's initials in a heart. Pair it with a lovely bunch of blooms and you’ve got a surefire winner. 

Hedley & Bennett's aprons, which are backed by the company’s lifetime guarantee, are among the best of the best. You can customize this high-quality and durable apron with text or a monogram.

Your friend or loved one will love snuggling up with this 100% cotton blanket designed as an oversized ruled notebook page featuring a personal, handwritten letter. You can either write up your own or use a letter that’s particularly meaningful to the recipient.

The recipient of this gorgeous ice bucket, which comes in plenty of other city-themed patterns, will love bringing it out on special occasions or when they’re hosting. Add the personalization and they’ll surely want it on display at all times.

A pair of super-soft pajamas that you melt into is a luxe treat for anyone — just ask Oprah, who previously picked these jammies as one of her favorites. This long set from Eberjey comes in 21 colors and is made from cooling Tencel that can be monogrammed for an additional $15.

Upgrade their travel game with this sleek leather duffel bag with an adjustable shoulder strap and cotton twill lining. Made from full-grain leather that comes in five colors, this bag is available in two sizes (or a matching set) and can be personalized with debossing, hand painting or trapunto monogramming for an additional fee.

Give the gift of hotel luxury from home with this vacation-worthy waffle-weave robe. The waffle-weave terry cloth feels straight out of a spa and can be monogrammed for $15 with one of 10 different design options. 

This polished case will keep your laptop safe while working — and looking chic — on the go. The Italian double-faced leather case comes in two sizes and four colors, and you can add a gold foil monogram on the flap for $15. It secures with a magnetic closure and can be used with any bag (but it also snaps into Cuyana’s System Tote).

We’re big fans of Away’s Carry-On Flex for its optional zipper expansion that buys you an additional 2.25 inches (and 7 more liters) of carrying space to accommodate your shopping spree in the souvenir store. When it comes to customizing the piece, the bag can accommodate three characters on the suitcase or the luggage tag.