53 best personalized gifts for everyone in 2024

Although the people in your life may tell you that “it’s the thought that counts” when it comes to gifting, the pressure is on to find the perfect gift for your loved ones. Let’s face it, after the last few years we’ve all had, a unique and thoughtful gift is much deserved.

Personalized and customizable gifts might not always be the easiest to track down, so we did a deep dive to find some of the sweetest gifts for every kind of person in your life. Plus, style expert Lilliana Vazquez stopped by TODAY with Hoda and Jenna to share sentimental gifts that are sure to surprise the recipients.

Whether you’re shopping for a friend or a close family member, these customizable gifts won’t disappoint. You might even want to make one of these for yourself, too.

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Personalized holiday gifts seen on TODAY with Hoda and Jenna

Etsy Custom Photo Drawing Sweatshirt

PSA: It’s finally okay to toss your child’s drawing into the trash — as long as you preserve it as a sweatshirt, that is. Preserve one of their favorites with a custom embroidery job on one of these sweatshirts, that are now less than $40. Perfect for grandparents, the fun aunt and more, we love this gift because it’s a “wearable keepsake.”

Susan Alexandra Custom Charm Necklace

Susan Alexandra is a Shop TODAY editor-loved brand, with multiple editors owning purses and other products. While this customizable piece of jewelry is a splurge-worthy gift they’re sure to be surprised with, it can also be personalized to their liking.

Pick from alphabet charms, zodiac signs and charms the brand calls “tiny joys” to encapsulate their personality.

Meow3D Custom Headphone Holder

For gamers and tech lovers alike, they’ll be grateful to unwrap a practical gift that gives them somewhere to store their headphones when not in use.

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Beats by Dre Solo 4 Headphones

For Your Party Custom Matchbooks

Those on TikTok might be familiar with the act of matchbook hunting, where people go around to restaurants, cafés and other shops to seek out matchbooks to collect.

Now, you can create your own. Customize matchbooks with a witty or punny phrase to gift to the hostess in your life, and save an additional 15% with code TODAY until Dec. 31.

Vinglacé Wine Chiller

The wine lover on your list will appreciate this gift — a holder designed to keep their wine chilled, thanks to the stainless steel and vacuum insulated interior.

Cheree Berry Paper and Design Personalized Holiday Card Keepsake Album

Holiday cards are a special way to keep in touch with loved ones during the season, but what are you to do with them after the fact? This keepsake album provides you with a place to store them and look back on year after year.

TODAY readers can save 50% off this keepsake album now through Dec. 5th, with code TODAY.

Personalized holiday gifts previously seen on TODAY

Lifestyle expert Amy E. Goodman previously shared on the show some of her favorite personalized gifts for everyone on your list. You’ll find options for the foodie and entertainer in your life, monogrammable pieces they can wear, along with other sentimental items they’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Funko Build Your Custom Funko Toy 

Funko gives you the option to customize your own POP! toy with various fun options for clothes, accessories and more to bring it to life. Customize a loved one, yourself or whomever is on your list. Prices start at $30 (without the box; $38 with the box), making it an affordable gift this holiday season.

Marley Lilly Monogrammed Clog Slippers

Clogs are one of the trendiest fall and winter shoes, so grab a monogrammed pair for your giftee to wear all season. This pick comes in shades mocha or tan, so they can be cozy and stylish at the same time.

Nice Laundry Personal Edition Essential Blues

They’ll never lose a sock or mismatch a set with this bundle of personalized socks. It includes three dress socks that can be customized with their initials.

Brewing Co. Personalized Printed Whiskey Glass

Cheers to the season! This personalized whiskey glass makes the perfect year-round gift for housewarmings, groomsmen and more, with 13 design colors to chose from.

Best personalized paper and decor gifts

Joy Creative Shop Modern Classics Personalized Notepad

Stationary supplies should always be playful! You can make this notepad a stocking stuffer or bundled with the brand’s other personalized stationery items. You can select the page number for the notepads, along with placing either a name or monogram at the very top of the page. There are multiple fonts, shapes and colors that start off at $25, including options above and below. 

Papier Colorblock Notebook

For the list maker, doodler or journaler in your life, gift them this hardback notebook from Papier, which you can get their name embossed in gold lettering as well. The colorblock collection includes a customizable year-long planner, wellness journal and a mid-year planner as well.

Custom Book Embosser

Gift the book lover in your life a gift that has been trending all over TikTok and wanted by readers everywhere: a personalized book embosser. Just choose a design that best suits their personality and they will have the perfect way to mark their books.

Personalized Tic-Tac-Toe

Choose your children’s initials, exclamation points and question marks or stick with classic X’s and O’s with this personalized tic-tac-toe game that will provide all the laughs and quibbles on family game night.

West and Willow Pet Print

Because fur children deserve some love too, gift the fur mamas and papas in your life with a print that will further prove their love for their pet.

Carter Kustera Portraits Small Unframed Custom Portrait

These portraits are all hand-painted by the award-winning artist himself, who gives you full reign to choose the color, size and caption on your selected portrait. This can work on your kid, a grandparent and even a family pet!

Best personalized home and kitchen gifts

Personalization Mall Monogram Enamel Canister

With all the edible goodies that come with planning the holidays, you might need an extra place to store them. This monogrammed enamel canister comes in three sizes that you can add an initial or name to the front. Since the canister itself is white, you can either add a pop of color in the font or keep it simple. Personalization comes with the price.  

Personalized Favors Custom Photo Sequin Pillow Cases

Sequins are always in — but this throw pillow, which is available at Amazon, takes it to a whole other level! When they brush their hand over the shiny sequins, they’ll be able to see a custom photo that would otherwise remain hidden. These covers are square and come in several different colors, including light blue and rose gold.

Pottery Barn Handmade Alphabet Marble & Wood Coasters

Nothing looks quite as elegant as marble and gold decor. These circular coasters are an elevated take on the everyday item, and Post loves that they can be placed anywhere from the coffee table to the nightstand. You can create a custom set or keep it simple by sticking with the same letter for each coaster.

Personalized Cutting Board

Personalization Mall has anything and everything you could ever want to be monogrammed. This bamboo cutting board is useful, practical and trendy — plus, it’s on sale!

Custom Message Shortbread Cookies

Why send a boring text or email when you can deliver a message with delicious cookies? These award-winning vanilla shortbreads can be personalized to share a special, sweet message with your friends and loved ones.

Unique Anomaly Personalized Cutting Board

Engrave this cutting board with their favorite family recipe for a sentimental gift. Though it’s functional, we think it would make an even sweeter piece of decor.

Stanley Personalized Quencher Tumbler

The Stanley Quencher Tumbler is one of this year’s most wanted holiday gifts because its ability to consistently maintain the temperature of your beverage all day long. Now, the bestselling tumbler can be personalized in any way that you imagine, whether it be with your name, a logo or even a handwritten note. The opportunities are endless to make this a sweet, sentimental gift. 

Letterfolk Tile Mat

This endlessly customizable mat is perfect for your front door, bathroom or any other area where feet land. It comes with 150 removable tiles that be used to write phrases or create fun designs.

Mark & Graham Chip and Dip Set

While associate editor Lauren Witonsky ordered this as a wedding gift, it can work for any occasion. “I wanted to find something customizable to make it special for them, and for just $13 more I was able to get their initials on it. There are so many styles of monograms to choose from so every piece feels super personalized and like one of a kind. Plus, a serving dish is a great option if your recipient isn’t a big drinker — everyone loves snacks!”

Best personalized gifts for her

GlamourJewelryHouse Custom Earrings

If you’re going to gift someone jewelry, let it be a pair that makes a statement! These pairs are made with gold and sterling silver, according to the Etsy seller, and are made to order. You’ll be able to choose between a number of fonts and colors in order to create a gift they’ll want to wear over and over again.

Baublebar Mother Of Pearl Initial Pendant Necklace

Baublebar has plenty of options for personalization. This initial necklace is fun and easy to pair with almost anything in their closet!

L. L. Bean Boat and Tote Bag

Good for those always on the go, this sturdy handcrafted tote can fit more than you’d expect. Get it embroidered with her initials or name in one of five fonts to make it extra special.

Tiffany & Co Heart Bookmark

Avid readers are sure to appreciate this sweet bookmark — just take it from associate SEO editor Kamari Stewart. “My boyfriend recently gifted me this bookmark for our anniversary and had it engraved with my initials! It’s perfect for readers and has a bit of weight to it, too, which I was surprised by. I’m so excited to use it with my next read.”

Mark & Graham Travel Jewelry Case

Anyone looking to make 2024 the year where they finally hit the road again will appreciate this chic travel jewelry case. It features multiple compartments to store earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

Nadirah & Co. Personalized Name Necklace

Nameplate necklaces are always in style and this one comes recommended by Stewart as well. She says that since getting it this summer, she’s had zero complaints. ” I don’t ever take it off. I wear it while running, showering, sleeping, in pools and everywhere else — no tarnishing or turning my neck green!”

Kendra Scott State Necklace

Whether she’s from down south or the coast, commemorate the place she calls home with a Kendra Scott necklace, that’s available in eight different states and seven different colors, from fiery red to turquoise. Made from 14k gold, these necklaces are safe for sensitive skin.

Baublebar Personalized Smiley Phone Case

Receive smiles with this phone case that’s just that-with their initials as the eyes. Available in five different color block options, this case is specific to iPhone sizes 11 and up.

Feed Projects Crossbody Book Bag

Your work and/or book bag should adapt to your schedule, not the other way around. The casual appearance of this monogrammable and crossbody book bag (for an additional $12) suits your transition from the office to dinner with its cotton canvas fabric and neutral color scheme. It manages to fit books, a laptop and other stationeries, with additional room to spare. And since we are in the season of giving, this bag comes with a special touch: Every purchase helps to provide 10 school meals. 

State Bags Lorimer Fanny Pack

What we appreciate most about fanny packs is that you can wear them in various ways: slung over the shoulder, across the shoulder or around the hips. It’s one of the many reasons why they’ve become a popular gift this year. This one from the female-founded brand, State Bags, has sold out multiple times because of this versatility, along with its two spacious compartments. And since it is made with nylon, cleaning should be simple. 

To personalize this fanny pack, you have the option to add up to six initials for an extra $20. 

Lily & Roo Silver Special Date Calendar Necklace

You’ll never forget your anniversary with this special date necklace that marks your preferred date with a gemstone of your choice. It’s available in gold or silver plating and engraved to order for that special touch.

Madewell Medium Transport Tote with Optional Engraving

This leather Madewell tote is both useful and classic. For non-insider members, engraving the bag is $10, but if you decide to join their email subscription list, you can get the service for free!

Best personalized gifts for him

MirageLeather Personalized Trifold Wallet

This handmade leather minimalist wallet has a rustic design and can hold six to eight credit cards. The personalization can be up to six letters, so it is ideal for initials or dates.

MirageLeather Leather Dopp Kit

This personalized toiletry bag is great for the traveler in your life. The custom engraving provides a personal touch and the bag is made from full-grain leather.

Best personalized photo gifts

My Photo Instaledge

Keep your memories close to you with this custom photo stand. Select a phrase to feature on the stand such as “Our Story” and “Travel. Explore. Repeat.” and display three or six photos depending on whether you get a one- or two-row option.

Artifact Uprising Photo Calendar

Gift them a custom photo calendar so that they’ll remember this surprise all year long. You have full reign to showcase your or their personality in every detail of the calendar, from choosing the photos for each month to selecting the font design. The calendar has two choices of finishes — Beetle Kill Pine or Reclaimed Walnut — and foil printing is available. 

Best personalized gifts for Mom

Farmhouse Floral Personalized Tumbled Stone Coaster Set

These genuine marble stone coasters will add an elegant touch to your mom’s living room or kitchen table. And don’t worry, they have a cork backing so your furniture is safe from scratches and damage.

Etsy Personalized Family Necklace

If distance is keeping you from seeing your family and friends this year, show your love with a custom necklace. You can add your names, favorite locations or even special dates on up to four circles. No matter where you are, they are sure to think of you when they wear it.

Sequin NYC Create Your Own Talisman

Editor Vivien Moon plans on gifting her mom a personalized necklace that takes only a few minutes to make. You can pick from the necklace style and length and play around with charms to make sure it’s custom to her. From zodiac signs to initials and birthstones, you can really get creative with the design.

Pottery Barn Grand Organic Cotton Embroidered Towels

These organic embroidered towels are plush and would look great in any bathroom. Leave as is or monogram them for $12 each!

Little Clay Land Custom Clay Portrait

Send in your favorite photo of your family or friends and get a cute clay version back. This is perfect for turning into an ornament or adding a fun touch to a bookshelf. You can add up to 21 people (or pets!) to your replica. These take around two to three weeks to make, so keep that in mind when ordering.

Best personalized gifts for Dad

Personalized Apron

Does your dad love to grill? This apron is affordable, fun and perfect for any cookout. It’s easy to customize with two lines of text.

Custom Monogrammed Wallet

Your dad will love carrying this around in his pocket. The bestselling wallet can be customized with his initials or full name in a variety of colors.

Best personalized gifts for kids

Personalized Name Crayons

Let them tap into their creativity and sneak in some learning with these personalized name crayons, that you have the option of choosing solid or swirl colors for.

Personalized Name Puzzle For Babies

Any toddler would have fun playing with this personalized name puzzle, and it would look great in their nursery, too.

Uncommon Goods Personalized ‘I Can Change the World’ Book

Make them the main character of their own inspiring book, thanks to this unique gift from Uncommon Goods. With each page, they’ll learn more about the role kindness plays in their world.

My Own Name Step Stool

These step stools put a spin on the practical home item. With three designs to choose from, your little one will be leaping in no time.

Lego Mosaic Maker

Personalized Lego gifts are having their moment, according to Google Trends search data. To gift this custom pick, you’ll just need to upload your photo to the Lego website and place your order and the team will take care of everything else. The set includes 4,500 pieces and directions to build a self portrait.

Uncommon Goods Personalized Hearts Four-Across Game

How adorable is this customized game of Connect Four? Each game is handmade in Greensboro, North Carolina, and can be engraved with names, anniversary dates and more.

Don’t forget to check out Shop TODAY’s other gift guides to find the perfect present at any budget including gifts under $25, gifts under $50, gifts under $100 and more.

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