Asking someone to be your child's godfather or godmother is a moment that deserves a thoughtful gesture, and so does the christening day itself, when it is time to say thank you. Here are the gifts for godparents that we personalise with the baby's name, the date or a line of your own.
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Some families give the gift to the godfather or godmother when they ask them to take on the role, with a line such as “Will you be my godfather?”. Others keep it for the christening day, as a thank-you, with the baby's name and the date. Both work; only the wording changes.
The godfather's gift and the godmother's don't have to match. You can choose the same item with different wording for each, or two different gifts, depending on what each person will use: a keyring to carry every day, a thermal bottle for work or a candle holder for the home.
If several siblings are being christened or there is more than one godfather, prepare a gift for each person with their name. It is the part they appreciate most.
Gifts for the godfather and godmother
All of them are personalised with text: the baby's name, the christening date or a line for each godparent. Each product page shows what can be added and how.
Personalised heart keyring
from 5,95 €
Personalised faux leather keyring
from 5,95 €
Engraved heart medal
from 24,95 €
Personalised thermal bottle
from 18,95 €
Engraved glass candle holder
from 19,95 €
Mini wooden chest with a message
from 12,95 €
Wooden box with their name
from 19,95 €
What makes a godparents' gift worth keeping
The baby's name and the date
It is what turns a keyring or a medal into a keepsake of that particular day.
Something they will use
A keyring or a thermal bottle goes with the godfather every day; a candle holder or a chest stays at home on display.
Wording for each of them
“Thank you for being my godmother”, “My favourite godfather” or each person's name: the same gift becomes personal.
Well presented
The wooden box with their name can hold another gift inside and is reused afterwards.
Christening gifts for godparents by price
| Gift | From | How it is personalised |
|---|---|---|
| Heart keyring | 5,95 € | Text or image in colour |
| Faux leather keyring | 5,95 € | Text or image in colour, one or two sides |
| Mini wooden chest | 12,95 € | Message laser engraved |
| Thermal bottle | 18,95 € | Laser or colour printing |
| Glass candle holder | 19,95 € | Names or message engraved |
| Wooden box with name | 19,95 € | Name on the lid |
| Heart medal | 24,95 € | Names and date engraved; chain not included |
How to prepare the godparents' gift
Decide on the moment
When asking them to be godparents or on the christening day. That sets the wording.
Choose a gift for each
The same for both or a different one for the godfather and the godmother.
Write the text
The baby's name, the date and a short line. Check accents and the letter ñ before confirming.
We prepare it
We personalise each gift in our workshop and send it within 24-48 working hours.
Frequently asked questions
What do you give the godparents at a christening?
A personal gift with the baby's name and the christening date: a keyring, an engraved medal, a thermal bottle or a candle holder. What matters is that it is something they will use or keep.
When do you give the gift to the godparents?
Some families give it when they ask them to be godparents and others on the christening day itself, as a thank-you. Both moments work.
Do the godfather's gift and the godmother's have to match?
No. You can give the same item with different wording for each or choose two different gifts.
What text can be added?
The baby's name, the christening date and a short line, such as “Thank you for being my godfather”. Each product page says what can be personalised.
What if I am the godfather and I'm looking for a gift for the baby?
We have a gift basket for newborns that you put together yourself with personalised products, a wooden box with their name and wooden birth plaques. You will find them under gifts for newborns.
How long does an order take?
We personalise each gift in our workshop and send it within 24-48 working hours.
Say thank you with their name
Choose a gift for the godfather and another for the godmother, write the text and we will send it ready to hand over.
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