Gnome Bauble

A little gnome with their name on his coat. Give your tree a character to look forward to each Christmas with this personalised gnome bauble. Cut from 3 mm birch plywood and laser engraved with one chosen name, this wooden Christmas gonk comes with a sage green satin ribbon, ready to hang. His folded hat, round nose, long beard and snowflake mittens bring a cosy winter feel to the tree.

A wooden Christmas gonk for a tree full of personality

His tall hat folds to one side, ending in a patterned pompom, while tiny boots peep out from under his coat. Your chosen name sits beneath the beard, centred on the front of the coat. The design is cut as one flat wooden piece, with the detail engraved directly into its surface.

The pale wood and muted green ribbon suit a natural or Scandinavian-inspired Christmas tree, but this little character is just as at home among a family's colourful favourites. Hang him where the name can be seen, or use the ribbon to attach him to a present. Once the present has been opened, the bauble becomes a keepsake for the tree.

How to personalise your gnome bauble

1. Enter ONE name in “Name to engrave”. For example, Oliver, Amelia or Noah. Enter just the name, without “Name:” or a year.
2. Check the spelling and capital letters. We use the name as entered and the lettering style shown in the photographs. Longer names are sized to fit the engraving area beneath the beard.
3. Add any separate instructions to “Order notes (optional)”. This box is for order instructions or a detail already discussed. Notes are not automatically engraved.
4. Add different names as separate items. Add the first personalised gnome to your basket, then return and enter the next name. Increasing the quantity on one item orders identical baubles with that same name.

The standard price includes one name on the front and the sage green ribbon. Please contact us before ordering if you would like extra wording, a date or a different layout, so we can confirm what will fit.

Gnome bauble details and dimensions

The width is measured across the widest part of the wooden shape. Photos showing several names demonstrate personalisation options; each bauble is sold individually. Wrapped presents, greenery and other styling accessories are not included.

A named keepsake for their Christmas traditions

Choose a child's name for a decoration they can spot on the tree, give siblings a gnome each, or add one to a Christmas Eve box for a grandchild. A personalised gonk also makes a small gift for a friend who loves Christmas characters. There is no fixed year on the design, so it can return to the tree as part of the family's decorations each December.

If you are putting together a mixed set of named decorations, pair this gnome with our personalised snowman bauble or personalised reindeer bauble, both made with a matching sage green ribbon. Explore the full personalised Christmas baubles collection for other designs, or find more small gifts among our personalised stocking fillers.

Natural wood, made to order

We personalise your gnome in our family business in Hull, UK. The birch grain remains visible around the engraving, giving the ornament its natural finish. Small differences in the wood shade and engraved tones are normal; the photographs show the design and overall finish to expect.

Keep your bauble indoors and away from moisture. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and store flat with protective wrapping after Christmas. Take care around the hanging loop and folded hat tip. This is a decorative keepsake, not a toy.

Dispatch and delivery

We aim to dispatch on the same working day where possible, and no later than the next working day after payment and complete personalisation details are received. Working days exclude weekends and UK bank holidays. Delivery time is additional: choose from the available services at checkout and see our shipping policy for current details.

Personalised gnome bauble FAQs

What size is the gnome bauble?

The wooden gnome measures approximately 15 cm high × 9.6 cm wide × 3 mm thick. The height includes the wooden hanging loop and excludes the ribbon; the width is measured across the widest part.

Can I personalise the gnome with any name?

The standard design includes one name engraved on the front of the coat, below the beard. Enter the name in the required “Name to engrave” box and check the spelling and capital letters. The lettering style shown is used, with the size adjusted to suit the name.

Is a gonk bauble the same as a gnome bauble?

For this listing, yes: both names refer to the same wooden Christmas character with a tall patterned hat, round nose and beard. You will receive the gnome-shaped ornament shown in the photographs.

Is the name printed, raised or engraved?

The name is laser engraved directly into the birch plywood, along with the hat, beard and mitten details. It is not a sticker or a separate layer of raised lettering.

Does the price include the ribbon and personalisation?

Yes. Each bauble includes one engraved name and a sage green satin hanging ribbon. It arrives ready to hang, with no ribbon colour selection needed.

Is this a flat ornament or a round Christmas bauble?

It is a flat, shaped wooden ornament made from 3 mm birch plywood. It is designed to hang from its ribbon and is not a hollow ball, a soft fabric gonk or a freestanding figure.

How do I order several gnomes with different names?

Add each bauble to your basket separately, entering the name for that ornament before you add it. Increase the quantity on one personalised item only if you want identical copies with the same name. Each bauble is sold individually.

Can I add a year or an extra message?

The standard design has one name on the front and no fixed year. Please contact us before ordering if you would like additional wording, a date or a different layout, so we can confirm what fits. Text entered in the optional order notes is not automatically engraved.

Is it suitable as a stocking filler or gift tag?

Yes. Use it as a small personalised Christmas gift, add it to a Christmas Eve box or tie it onto a wrapped present as a reusable name tag. Check the 15 × 9.6 cm dimensions against your stocking or gift box. Gift wrapping and styling props in the photos are not included.

Will the wood look exactly like the photographs?

Birch plywood has natural differences in grain and shade, and the engraved tones may vary slightly from piece to piece. The design and sage green ribbon stay the same, while each ornament retains its own wood character.

When will my personalised bauble be dispatched?

We aim to dispatch on the same working day where possible, and no later than the next working day after payment and complete personalisation details are received. Working days exclude weekends and UK bank holidays. Delivery takes additional time; available services are shown at checkout.

How should I care for the wooden gnome?

Keep it indoors and dry, dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and store flat in protective wrapping between Christmases. Handle the hanging loop and hat tip carefully. This is a decorative keepsake, not a toy.