28 Personalized Gifts for Valentine's Day 2023: Etsy, Uncommon Goods, Amazon

By Sara Coughlin

There's a wide range of gifts that can show your loved ones you're thinking of them, but personalized gifts—ones that nod to their identity and interests with custom-made features like their name, initials, birth month, photos, or even favorite song—can turn an already-kind gesture into a truly thoughtful gift.

Whatever time of year, whatever special occasion you might be shopping for, customizable items add a lovely personal touch to any gift exchange. From romantic keepsakes to sentimental pet-emblazoned trinkets to practical (yet personal) housewares, custom gifts make excellent Valentine's Day gifts, Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers, birthday gifts, Father's Day and Mother's Day gifts, and this-is-just-to-say-I-love-you gifts. If you want to skip ready-made gifts, personalization of a product that speaks to your friend or family member's unique self and interests will do the trick.

The only downside to personalized gifts is that they take a little more time to make and prep for shipping. So, rather than shopping at the last minute, make sure you order early enough for your special gifts to arrive in time (especially if you're aiming for Valentine's Day). Below, we've selected some of the best personalized gift ideas you can find from top retailers like Etsy, Uncommon Goods, Amazon, and more.

For more present picks, check out all of the best gift ideas of 2023.

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This initial necklace from Etsy makes a surprisingly versatile—but nonetheless thoughtful—gift: If you're shopping for bridesmaids or BFFs, select their initials, and if you're shopping for a new parent, select the initials of their bundle of joy.

The standard coffee mug is a go-to housewarming gift, but you can put a personal spin on it when you give your host this monogrammed cup from Anthropologie.

Not only will this personalized jewelry case feature your recipient's name, it’ll also come with a charming drawing of their birth month's official flower. Made of vegan leather and small enough to carry in one hand, it's the perfect solution to keeping their accessories safe while traveling.

In need of a unique gift for a music lover? This personalized acrylic record, which features a photo, song, and base engraved with a mushy message of your choice, is the perfect gift for an anniversary, wedding, or holiday like Valentine's.

Photo gifts from Artifact Uprising are a great way to remind your loved one of the memories you've shared together. This canvas print, which comes with your choice of frame, is a particularly stylish way to showcase those moments.

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Your giftee will love seeing this sweet reminder of their (furry) best friend every time they take out their keys.

With a detailed map of the stars and planets on the day they were born, plus an in-depth birth-chart analysis, this made-to-order book is a great gift for any astrology fan.

It doesn't get much more customizable than this best-selling cutting board: The wood type, shape, size, and engraving design are totally up to you, so you can order one to suit your giftee's exact tastes (or kitchen aesthetic).

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Personal and practical, this customized passport holder and luggage tag set will help your dearest jetsetter keep their IDs organized and on-hand on their adventures.

Leave your partner starry-eyed with this print of how the night sky looked the evening when the two of you met. Or you can memorialize the night you went on your first date, moved in together, or tied the knot—whichever anniversary you celebrate, it’ll make a lovely, unique piece of wall art (especially if you're in a long-distance relationship).

We love this monogrammed leather catch-all tray for anyone whose dresser or desk could use a little more organization. The fact that it comes in a whopping two dozen color options certainly doesn't hurt, either.

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This dainty diamond letter charm, which can fit on a chain necklace, bracelet, or hoop earring, will be your giftee's new favorite accessory.

Give the home decor enthusiast in your life some simple, sleek wall art. These monogram nails will lend a personal touch to any room, but they’d make an especially nice baby gift for anyone decorating a nursery.

The perfect gift for a celebration, you can choose from 10 engraving styles to personalize this set of high-quality wine glasses. Perhaps an even better gift than the monogramming? They’re dishwasher-safe.

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For an extra comfy custom gift, print your friend's favorite photo of their pet, kids, or the two of you on this plush throw pillow.

It doesn't get much more personal than a journal, so make it official with this cool color-blocked notebook from Papier. You can personalize the front and back covers with a message, motto, or your giftee's name in a variety of fonts and formats.

Whether you opt for a T-shirt, hoodie, or sweatshirt, this subtle take on the personalized tee is sure to charm the minimalists who still have room in their hearts for memorabilia.

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Whether they’re near or far from home, this engraved necklace, which highlights a special state, city, or country, will help them feel even closer.

Put your anniversary in historical context with this creative custom book. Each page features the front page of The New York Times from every year that you and your partner (or your favorite journalism-loving couple) have been together.

The pet parents on your list will wear these custom dog (or cat) socks with pride. Plus, they’re fleece-lined to keep your giftee's toes warm on morning walks with their beloved pup.

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Your friend who knows the meaning of their birthstone is ready to level up with this birth flower kit from Uncommon Goods. It comes with seeds, a glass grow bottle, a soil-free growing medium, and info on how to care for these meaningful blooms.

Giving your loved one the gift of a doormat with their family name on it means also giving them the gift of a mud-free entryway.

Is there anything sweeter than a love note that literally hugs them? This cozy throw blanket (customized with your handwritten words) will provide serious warmth both physically and figuratively.

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Anyone who considers puzzling to be a form of self-care will love piecing together this jigsaw. Just write a personal message or draw an original masterpiece on it before breaking it down to send off as a gift.

Consider this an ideal gift for your favorite storyteller. Using insightful questions as well as professional recording and editing, Artifact can take a 30-minute interview with your giftee and turn it into a studio-quality podcast that captures their wildest, funniest, most-retold tales.

Cost: Gift cards are available for a series of one to six episodes, starting at $119 for one episode. You can also choose your own amount.

When you give your friend these coasters, tell them to look closely—upon further inspection, they’ll notice their name inconspicuously scrawled into the laser-cut design.

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Staying refreshed during backyard games and barbecues just got easier with this rustic, wall-mounted bottle opener, which comes stamped with a personalized name and year.

For a truly unique gift idea, book their favorite celebrity on Cameo, the SELF Fave service that creates personalized video messages from public figures—because how else could you get a birthday message from Fiona the Hippo?

Cost: Varies. Prices start as low as $5.

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