Christmas Ornaments with a Name – Personalised Baubles for Every Tree

Quick answer: Christmas ornaments with a name are hand-decorated glass baubles featuring a personally chosen name, date, or short dedication. At Bolglass, each one is mouth-blown from heated glass tubing and hand-painted by a skilled artisan in Gniezno, Poland. They work equally well as heartfelt gifts and as long-lasting tree decorations.

A personalised Christmas ornament is a hand-crafted glass bauble made from soda glass, on which a name, date, or dedication is applied by hand using specialist paint or engraving techniques.

Why choose a Christmas ornament with a name?

A named bauble stands out among dozens of identical decorations. It carries meaning – it belongs to a specific person and tells their story on the tree. That is why personalised ornaments have become one of the most sought-after Christmas gifts in recent years.

A child's first named bauble often becomes a treasured family heirloom. Many families build a tradition: one new personalised ornament every Christmas, hung alongside those from years past. Unwrapping them becomes a ritual as meaningful as the gift itself.

• Personalisation makes the gift truly one of a kind.
• Glass is durable – a well-kept bauble can last for decades.
• Hand decoration ensures no two ornaments are identical.
• Choice of fonts, colours, and background patterns.
• Option to add a date, initials, or a short personal message.

How is a named bauble made at Bolglass?

Every bauble begins as a glass tube heated to approximately 1,200°C. A master glassblower shapes it using the mouth-blowing technique – a method central to artistic glassmaking for centuries. It demands years of experience and steady hands.

Once formed, the sphere moves to the decoration studio. The interior is silvered with real silver nitrate, giving the bauble its signature inner glow. The exterior is then lacquered – Bolglass holds a palette of over 200 shades.

The name or dedication is applied by hand by a skilled artist. Every letter requires calm precision. This is why no two baubles are ever alike – even when they carry the same name.

Want to see how it works before ordering? Use our 3D configurator to design your bauble online and preview the result in real time.

What sizes are available for named Christmas ornaments?

Bolglass offers personalised baubles in four standard sizes: 6, 8, 10, and 12 cm. The right size depends on how and where you plan to use the ornament.

• 6 cm – perfect for smaller trees, gift tags, or table decorations.
• 8 cm – the most popular size, suits any Christmas tree.
• 10 cm – a statement ornament, easy to spot from across the room, great as a main gift.
• 12 cm – a premium bauble, often chosen for luxury Christmas décor or corporate gifting.

Font size is adapted to each bauble's diameter so the name always remains clearly legible, even on the smallest sizes.

Are named baubles suitable as corporate gifts?

Absolutely. Personalised glass ornaments work beautifully in a business context. Many companies choose baubles bearing an employee's or client's name instead of standard promotional items. They are memorable, refined, and build genuine relationships.

If you need ornaments featuring a company logo or brand name, explore our branded promotional baubles offer. We fulfil orders for businesses, hotels, restaurants, and institutions of all sizes.

In numbers

• Bolglass has operated continuously since 1946 – over 78 years of glassmaking tradition in Gniezno.
• Glass tubing is shaped at approximately 1,200°C.
• The interior of every bauble is silvered with real silver nitrate.
• The lacquer palette includes over 200 shades – from classic red to gold and midnight black.
• Standard bauble sizes: 6, 8, 10, and 12 cm.

How do I order a personalised Christmas ornament?

Ordering is straightforward. Just follow these steps:

• Visit our online shop and choose a bauble style.
• Enter the name, date, or dedication in the personalisation field.
• Select your preferred size, colour, and font.
• Place your order – our team will get in touch if any details need clarifying.

We also recommend using the 3D configurator to preview your bauble before confirming the order. It is especially useful when ordering a gift for someone else.

When should I order to receive the bauble before Christmas?

Standard lead time for personalised baubles is 7 to 14 working days. During peak season (November–December) this may be longer. We recommend placing your order by early December at the latest.

Interested in seeing the process in person? We welcome visitors to our Gniezno workshop. Find full details and pricing on our tours and workshops page.

A named bauble as a lasting Christmas tradition

Handmade artisan craft carries something mass production cannot: a human story. A bauble blown by hand, with a name painted by a living artist, is more than a decoration. It is a gesture of attention and care.

Polish glassmaking craft, nurtured in Gniezno since 1946, is a living tradition – passed from master to apprentice, generation to generation. When you choose a Bolglass bauble, you hold a piece of that heritage in your hands.

Give someone close to you a bauble bearing their name. Let it remind them, every Christmas, that they are remembered and valued all year long.