What to Engrave on a Gift for Him: 40 Ideas
You found the gift. Now the box on the page says “enter your engraving text,” and your mind goes blank. It happens to almost everyone.
The best engravings are short. A name, a date or a few words reads clearly and still means something years later. Here are 40 ideas to get you started, sorted by who the gift is for.
For Dad
- Best Dad Ever
- Dad, Est. 2015 (the year he became a dad)
- Love You, Dad
- Papa
- World's Okayest Dad
- Thanks for Everything, Dad
For a Husband or Boyfriend
- His name and your anniversary date
- Always
- My Favorite
- Still the One
- Your initials together
- The coordinates of where you met
For Groomsmen
- Groomsman
- Best Man
- Father of the Bride
- Father of the Groom
- His name and the wedding date
- His nickname
For a Veteran or Service Member
- His rank and last name
- His unit
- His years of service
- His call sign
- Welcome Home
- Thank You for Your Service
For a Retirement
- His name and years of service
- Retired, with the date
- Well Earned
- Officially Off Duty
- His badge number
- From the team, with the department or company name
For a Graduate or a Promotion
- Class of 2027
- His new title
- His name and degree
- Congratulations, with the date
- Earned, Not Given
For Any Occasion
- His initials
- His last name
- A date that matters to him
- His favorite saying
- Cheers
Tips for a Clean Engraving
- Shorter text engraves larger and is easier to read.
- Double check spelling, dates and capital letters before you order. We engrave exactly what you enter.
- Smaller items, like keychain bottle openers and pens, have less room. Keep those to a name or a few words.
Gifts You Can Engrave
Popular engraved gifts include the personalized 50 caliber bottle opener, bullet pens, The Combat Tankard and rank whiskey glasses. See them all in personalized gifts.
Shopping by occasion? See our retirement gifts for men and gifts for veterans.