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What should it say? 30 engraving ideas
Names, places, dates and short words — all 18 characters or fewer, so they fit on a Fjella.
Fjella · 3 October 2026
The best engraving is short. A name, a place or a date that means something — and still makes sense in five years. Here are 30 ideas that all stay within 18 characters. Click an idea and it goes straight onto the bottle so you can preview it live.
Names and initials
Places and coordinates
Dates and memories
For kids and school
For training and the trail
For gifts
For the office and the team
Three tips for a great engraving
- Keep it short. Under 12 characters looks big and clear; up to 18 is possible.
- Match the typeface to the mood. Classic for names, Nordic for places and dates, Script for the personal ones.
- Check the spelling. The engraving is permanent — and engraved items are made for you, so they’re exempt from the right of withdrawal.
Find more ideas on our engraving page, and see our guides to personalised gifts and personalised Christmas gifts.
