Mark a Christening, Holy Communion or Confirmation with a personalised Bible that becomes a treasured keepsake long after the day itself. This King James Version holds both the Old and New Testaments, with pages edged in silver leaf, a single bookmark ribbon and a soft leatherette cover that feels special in the hand. The title 'Holy Bible' stays as standard, while everything you add appears exactly as you type it.

You can engrave up to three lines of 25 characters each: the first sits above the cross, with the remaining two lines below, so you might add a name, a date or a short blessing. Measuring 10.1 x 14.4 x 2.6cm, it suits a child's first faith milestone or an adult marking a moment of devotion. Personalising it takes only a moment, and with fast UK delivery you can have a meaningful, faith-filled gift ready for the occasion.

What should you engrave on a personalised bible?

The most popular choice is the child's full name on the top line, with the occasion and date below: Isla Rose Bennett / On your Christening / 14th June 2026. Godparents often add a short blessing instead of the date, such as God bless you always or With love from your godparents. For a First Holy Communion or Confirmation, the name and the date of the sacrament is traditional.

Who gives a bible as a christening gift?

Traditionally the godparents, which is why a personalised bible is one of the most common godparent gifts. Grandparents choose it too, particularly as a keepsake to be read from at the service and kept afterwards. If you're a godparent looking for wording to go with it, our guide to what to write in a christening card may help, and our UK christening statistics page explains how many godparents a child can have.

Is this a King James Version bible?

Yes. The text is the King James Version (KJV), containing both the Old and New Testaments in full. We also offer the same bible with a pink cross, and a Noah's Ark design for younger children.