The 19 best personalised gifts for men, women and kids, from custom monopoly to baby rompers

Struggling to find a gift for your hard-to-buy-for mother-in-law? Perhaps you’ve got a child’s birthday approaching and are stuck for ideas? Or maybe you can’t think of what to buy a friend who already has everything?

Personalised gifts elevate a crowd-pleasing present to a meaningful one. From a wooden gaming stand to ceramic egg cups, we’ve found some of the best.

Personalised gift ideas for men, women and kids

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Tony’s Chocolonely

Personalised chocolate

_{From £7.13 at Tony’s Chocolonely}

From a birthday to an anniversary, , Tony’s Chocolonely bars can be customised to mark various occasions. You can choose that special person’s favourite flavour, and make it their own by adding a message and picture.

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Heinz baked beans

Personalised baked beans

_{£6.49 at Heinz}

We all know a baked bean fanatic, and now you can give them their favourite toast-topper with a personal touch. Heinz will print any name or message on a can.

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Fortnum & Mason champagne

Personalised champagne

_{£53 at Fortnum & Mason}

Nothing says celebration like a bottle of bubbly – and you can customise this Fortnum’s Blanc de Blancs with a special message of your choice.

For more bubbly, check out our guide to the best sparkling wine

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Custom Monopoly

Custompoly

_{From £52.43 at Etsy}

A great gift for a family of board-game fanatics who love the original. You can customise the name and pictures of all the properties, as well as the game and edition name, and image in the centre of the board.

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Candy stripe wash bag

Personalised wash bag

_{From £26 at Not on the High Street}

This cheerful canvas wash bag is perfect for carrying makeup or toiletries, and it can be personalised with initials.

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Leather glasses case

Monogram glasses case

_{£30 at Etsy
£30 at Penelope Tom}

This soft leather glasses case can be embossed with up to three initials in a silver or gold finish. It’s available in various colours, so you can choose their favourite to make it truly theirs.

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Football shirt coaster

Football coaster

_{£9.90 each at Etsy}

These acrylic coasters can be customised with any football shirt and name to make a great present for diehard fans.

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Chilly’s water bottle

Water bottle, 500ml

_{From £24 (plus £10 for engraving) at Chillys}

Give the gift of ditching single-use plastic with this stainless steel insulated water bottle that keeps liquids hot or cold. Chilly’s bottles can be engraved with a name for an additional £10.

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Baby romper

Personalised romper

_{£15.99 at Not on the High Street}

These adorable rompers can be customised with the name of the latest addition to the family, making it a lovely present for new parents.

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Tankard

Dimpled beer mug

_{£23.99 at Not On The High Street}

This traditional dimpled mug that can hold up to a pint is perfect for the beer-drinker in your life. Both the name in the centre and words encircling it can be personalised.

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Ceramic egg cups

Personalised egg cups

_{£25.25 at Holly & Co}

These handmade egg cups come as a pair and can be stamped with a message, allowing you to get creative with your personalisation.

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Head chef apron

Personalised apron

_{£28 at Etsy}

Yes, chef! With a stylish, minimalist design, this custom apron comes in 43 different colours and is also available in children’s sizes. Culinary skills not included.

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Wooden gaming stand

Personalised gaming stand

_{£26.99 at the Laser Boutique}

The ideal gift to declutter an avid gamer’s desk. This family-run business can laser-engrave a name or gamer tag straight on to its birch gaming stand.

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AirPods Pro case

Leather AirPods case

_{From £30 at Not Another Bill}

Elevate your loved one’s AirPods and ensure they never pick up the wrong ones again with this leather case that can be embossed with their initials.

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Golf set

Personalised golf set

_{£29.95 at Not on the High Street}

This set can be personalised with a name and message on the tin and initials on the golf balls. This independent business also says it’s happy to take requests if you want to add your own twist to the design.

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Trowel and fork set

Personalised gardening set

_{£29.95 at Not On The High Street}

This copper gardening set is perfect for loved ones with a green thumb, and you can add your own message to the wooden handles.

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Solid oak coffee scoop and bag clip

Personalised coffee scoop

_{From £22 at Not on the High Street}

A gift as useful as it is personal. Its two-in-one design means it doubles as a scoop and clip to keep coffee fresh.

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Ceramic travel mug

Personalised travel mug

_{£39.45 at Holly & Co}

This unisex travel mug, which is handmade in Wiltshire, can be stamped to add the name of any lucky recipient.

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Purse

Small leather purse

_{From £25 at Betsy & Floss}

Jess Cartner-Morley recommended this Betsy & Floss purse as part of her 50 autumn wardrobe updates for under £100. It’s compact, measuring 10.5cm x 8cm, with a zipped pocket for coins and slip compartments for cards and notes. You can personalise it with up to four embossed initials.