Celebrate meaningful moments and the people (and pets!) you love with these super-special, personalized ornaments.
Slipping into a cozy sweater, cranking up the holiday tunes, and decorating the Christmas tree—it's a beloved holiday tradition that sets a warm, festive mood for the season. But the real star of the show? The ornaments, particularly the special ornaments. You know the ones: the personalized ornaments that commemorate the people, places, and moments that are most important to you. The ones that make you smile every time you look at them, and the ones you put in a place of honor, right in the front of the tree.
Onaments are a thoughtful—and easily customized—gift idea to help everyone of your list feel seen and celebrated. Whether you pick one engraved with a milestone date, a sweet bauble for a baby's first Christmas, or the portrait of a beloved furry friend, a custom ornament conveys your love and care. Plus, your friends and family members will cherish these keepsake pieces and look forward to putting them on the tree year after year—making every Christmas a bit more magical.
Here, we’ve compiled some of our favorite personalized ornaments from talented Etsy sellers in a range of designs to fit every individual style and budget.
Popular types of personalized ornaments for everyone on your list
No matter who you're shopping for, Etsy is the best place to find unique personalized ornaments, with a wide selection of holiday decor that you can customize with the names or portraits of family members, romantic partners, friends, pets, or whomever you care enough about to put on your tree. Looking for just the right ornament for your unicorn-obsessed granddaughter? Your dog-loving dad? A newlywed, new parent, or recent grad? We've got you covered.
Personalized baby ornaments
Kick off a new parent's ornament collection and mark baby's first Christmas with a personalized baby ornament featuring the little one's name, picture, and fun details.
1. A first Christmas ornament for baby
SHOP: Baby’s first Christmas ornament from Graphic Spcaes Wood, $26
Welcome the new little one to the world with an adorable laser-cut ornament, personalized with their name. It's a thoughtful gift for new parents. In addition to this vintage-style owl ornament, made with amber bamboo, the seller also offers other coo-worthy baby’s first Christmas ornaments fashion after animals, including a raccoon, bear, moose, fox, or bunny.
2. A personalized baby onesie ornament
SHOP: Baby's first Christmas ornament from Tag You're It Jewelry, from $32
Celebrate your new bundle of joy with an adorable personalized baby onesie ornament. The stainless steel ornament, which comes with a green or red velvet ribbon, not only features their name, it also commemorates all the important details, including their birthday, time of birth, height, and weight.
Personalized name ornaments
From sweet nicknames to stunning single letter initial ornaments, these personalized ornaments have the lucky recipient's name all over them.
3. Handpainted floral initial ornaments
SHOP: Handpainted initial ornaments from Jill Makes, $32
Each of these initial ornaments is handpainted with flowers and glitter accents. No two letters are alike, making each of these personalized initial ornaments a mini work of art for the tree.
4. Sparrow name ornament
SHOP: Sparrow name ornament from HereafterLA, from $28
Sparrows symbolize love, joy, and good luck. These personalized, sparrow-shaped name ornaments are available with a name on the front and the option to add a personalized message on the back, too.
5. Concert friendship bracelet ornament
SHOP: Concert friendship bracelet ornament from Home Sweet Signs, from $21
If you made and exchanged friendship bracelets at any concerts this year, you can commemorate the special night with this adorable wood ornament. You can personalize it by adding up to five names to rep your whole crew and by picking the bead colors.
6. Monogrammed wreath ornament
SHOP: Embroidered letter ornaments from FLOWERSandFONTS, $20
These wreath-framed ornaments are hand-embroidered with your choice of letter and bow color, making a festive addition to the tree.
7. Ugly Christmas sweater ornaments
SHOP: Personalized Christmas sweater ornament set from Create Gift Love, $45 for a set of four
Get the white elephant gifts started with these cute "ugly" Christmas sweater ornaments for the whole family. The wood ornaments, made of maple veneer, each feature different vintage-inspired sweater designs in red, green, and pink, and can be personalized with each family member’s name.
8. A personalized log slice ornament
SHOP: Personalized Christmas log slice ornament from Ampersam Studio, $17
Treat your friends or family members like the stars they are by adding these personalized log slice ornaments to the tree. You can add a name, an initial, or up to five words of your choosing in beautiful white or gold script over a starry night backdrop.
9. A vintage-inspired glass name ornament
SHOP: Vintage-inspired personalized glass Christmas ornament from Mærriment, from $48
Love that vintage Christmas look? Trim the tree with a vintage-inspired glass ornament, personalized with your name and the year, in swooping, sparkly, snow script. The ornaments, which feature a matching ribbon, come in two sizes and five color options.
10. A personalized wooden name ornament
SHOP: Personalized wood Christmas ornament from Une Jolie Fête, $12
Whether you’ve added a new member of the family, a new friend, or a new pet, give them their own treasured spot on the Christmas tree with this personalized wooden ornament, adorned with clusters of stars. Want more options? The seller also offers several other styles of personalized ornaments.
Personalized home ornaments
Celebrate your roots by bringing a little something from home to the tree. Maybe that's an ornament that speaks to where you come from or the place you've settled.
11. State map ornament
SHOP: State map ornament from KOLORIZE, $15
Honor your home state or the one that holds a special place in your heart with this map outline ornament made with birch wood.
12. House portrait ornament
SHOP: House portrait ornament from Megan Desko Art, $50
This holiday season, turn a picture of your home into a beautiful hand-painted ornament portrait for your tree. It's a lovely gift for a loved one starting a new chapter or even for commemorating your own family's first Christmas in a new home.
Personalized family ornaments
Make this year's tree extra-personal with ornaments with these unique takes on family portraits.
13. A hand-painted family photo ornament
SHOP: Personalized family photo ornament from Elise Canvas Designs, from $38
Personalized photo ornaments are always sweet, but these hand-painted family ornaments are extra-charming. The artist can include all your family members (even the furry ones!) and customize your ornament with festive details, like holiday lights and beanie caps.
14. Custom silhouette ornaments
SHOP: Custom silhouette ornaments from Silhouettes by Elle, from $151
Give your tree (or grandma's!) a traditional touch with a custom silhouette ornament, personalized with a hand-cut silhouette and gold frame inspired by Victorian styles.
15. A wooden family portrait ornament
SHOP: Hand-painted wood personalized family ornament from Oliveberry Designs, from $29
Whether your family is large or small, there’s room for everyone on this family portrait ornament, hand-painted on a rustic log slice. You can include up to 12 family members (including pets!) on each ornament along with your family's name or other custom text. You can also get portraits painted in your wedding day attire—a perfect personalized gift for newlyweds.
16. Gingerbread family ornament
SHOP: Personalized gingerbread men ornament from The Sticker Hut, $22
With a personalized cookie cut-out for each family member (dogs and cats, too!) and the option to add a rolling pin with the year, this personalized family ornament is almost too sweet to handle!
17. Personalized family recipe ornament
SHOP: Personalized recipe ornament from Two Sweet Peas Studio, $23
What's the holidays without all those family recipes you look forward to all year-long? Memorialize your favorite dishes and honor the chef with this personalized ornament featuring a replica of your favorite family recipe. The seller creates these personalized family ornaments from a photograph you share.
18. A secret message ornament
SHOP: Hand-written message ornament from ThistleCottageCo, $18
Inscribe this maple-wood ornament with a meaningful message, capturing the handwriting of a loved one.
Personalized pet ornaments
Give your favorite furry friend a place of honor on the tree with these paws-itively perfect personalized pet ornaments.
19. A festive personalized pet ornament
SHOP: Custom clay pet portrait ornament from NicomadeMe, $142
If you thought your pet was cute before, wait until you see them modelled in polymer clay! Decorate the tree with an adorable custom portrait of your favorite cat or dog in a festive hat. The ornaments come with a red ribbon in a box, ready for hanging and gifting.
20. A personalized dog ornament
SHOP: Personalized pet portrait ornament from Hadley Clay, $35
This custom ornament features a stunningly lifelike portrait of your pet, handpainted and embellished with cute touches like a crown, bow tie, or glasses. The artist can also add a halo for a thoughtful pet memorial gift.
21. A personalized paw print ornament
SHOP: Personalized paw ornament from Muddy Heart, $62
Crafted from porcelain and embellished with your choice of gold or platinum luster, this precious paw print can be personalized with your pet's name. Extra names can be added, simply contact the seller for a custom listing.
22. A personalized ceramic pet ornament
SHOP: Personalized pet ornament from ELH Art Studio, $26
Include your pet in the holiday festivities with a charming hand-drawn portrait ornament. Made of ceramic, and available in four different shapes, the ornament can include their name in gold or silver (so everyone knows who’s the best pup or kitty). It also comes with your choice of twine or silver or gold ribbon for hanging.
23. A personalized painted pet portrait
SHOP: Hand-painted custom pet portrait ornament from Milo's Creative Goods, $20
Commission a heart-warming pup portrait rendered in acrylic paint on a slice of wood—a winning gift for a dog lover!
Tips for buying personalized ornaments
Keep in mind that because personalized ornaments are made to order, they can take extra time to create. Whether you’re ordering personalized ornaments as a Christmas gift for someone else or to decorate your own tree, it’s a good idea to place your order as early as possible to beat the Christmas rush. Be sure to look at the seller’s estimated shipping times and shop announcements to ensure your item arrives before the holidays. It’s also a smart idea to double check names and spellings when placing an order.
Where is the best place to buy custom ornaments?
Shops on Etsy are the best place to get personalized ornaments because you'll find all kinds of beautiful designs that can be customized especially for you. No matter what your holiday decorating style is, from rustic farmhouse to glitz and glam, Etsy has the perfect ornament to add to your tree. Discover everything from personalized pet ornaments and custom baby's first Christmas ornaments to family ornaments and unique photo ornaments.
How do you personalize ornaments?
Create a one-of-a-kind collection of decorations for your tree by adding in a few personalized Christmas ornaments from Etsy. Ornaments can be personalized in a number of ways, including adding names, photos, and pets. Many personalized ornaments also include a year and can be used to commemorate special occasions like a wedding, a new home, or a new baby.
Can you turn a picture into an ornament?
Absolutely! Personalized photo ornaments are a popular gift for new parents and a creative way to use family and school pictures. To turn a picture into an ornament, you'll send your photo to an Etsy seller. They'll print, engrave, or paint your picture onto an ornament. Many artists on Etsy can add special details to these illustrations, too, like matching scarves, a year, or a significant quote.
How do we pick the best personalized Christmas ornaments?
Etsy Journal editors and contributors research and curate shopping guides for some of the best-loved items on Etsy, thoughtfully considering the creativity, customization, and craftsmanship that go into each product. We also consider buyer reviews, item ratings, and customer service, and tap the expertise of our in-house merchandising and trends experts to uncover high-quality finds for every budget. You can find more information about each item in the seller’s listing details and can take a look at their individual shop policies and reviews, too.
