Don’t stuff a plain stocking! Shop personalized options starting at $8

Whether the family hangs stockings together or Santa makes them "magically" appear overnight, the excitement of seeing a stocking full of goodies on Christmas morning is enough to make anyone feel like a kid again.

To elevate the holiday cheer, why not buy a personalized stocking for a loved one this year? After all, it's a gift they know was made specifically for them. Here are some of the best customizable holiday stockings that make the perfect gift for family and friends.

Best personalized Christmas stockings under $25

Wondershop Knit Striped Monogram Christmas Stocking

If you prefer a minimalist look, you can't go wrong with a classic striped stocking. The reviews are full of shoppers raving about the size and impressive quality for the low price.

Holiday Plaid Personalized Christmas Stocking

Plaid is a staple on everything from pajamas to decor for the holidays. The velvety green cuff really makes the pattern pop and you can choose the thread color of each name to fit the tastes of every member of the family.

Knitted Stocking

This stocking is knit to feel like your favorite turtleneck cable-knit sweater. You can choose between eight font styles and four cozy colors for the stocking itself.

Cozy Cabin Buffalo Check Personalized Christmas Stocking

You can choose from five woodland-inspired designs including a moose, bear or deer to adorn this gray stocking. With a plush, velvety cuff, this cozy stocking will look great next to a roaring fireplace.

Pet Photo Gallery Stocking

For the person who loves their furry friend and wants them to be part of the holiday festivities, gift them this stocking that they can personalize with a photo of their favorite pet.

Personal Creations Festive Name Stocking

These aren't your average personalized stocking; they provide a unique take on the style by spreading names out across the entire length of the shape instead of in a straight line across the time.

Available in your choice of a white or black background, you can customize them with names up to nine characters.

Cowboy Boot Personalized Christmas Stocking

These cowboy boot stockings are both adorable and affordable. Names are embroidered into the side of the stocking and they allow you to choose from multiple font and thread options.

Minted Ski Season Personalized Stocking

For a minimalistic mantle, opt for this stocking that utilizes white space as snow and has skiers as the main focus. A brown leather tag can be customized with your choice of six different fonts to differentiate amongst the family.

Lands’ End Needlepoint Personalized Christmas Stocking

With hilariously festive scenes like Santa riding a rocket ship and polar bears taking a ski lift, children and adults alike will enjoy seeing these stockings on the mantel.

Mark & Graham Embroidered Wool Stocking

Choose from patterns like scattered Christmas trees or skiers hitting the slopes for your stocking that can be customized for an additional $15. For another piece of home décor that'll really tie your living room together, reach for the wool throw that features matching patterns.

L.L.Bean Classic Velvet Christmas Stocking

This L.L. Bean stocking is detailed with a classic pattern perfect for Christmastime with its quilted design, velvet feel and plaid style. It’s also available in white, red and buffalo check.

Best personalized Christmas stockings under $50

Personal Creations Jingle Bell Elf Pants Personalized Stocking

You've heard of Elf on the Shelf, but have you heard of Elves on the...mantel? These adorable elf-themed stockings are sure to bring joy to your home all season long. You can add names to the top of each stocking for free, too.

Personal Creations Christmas Critters Stocking

Each member of the family can don a different animal-designed stocking and oh boy, are the options adorable. With so many critters to choose from, it'll be hard to pick your favorite. Get it embroidered with any name up to nine characters long.

PBTeen "Harry Potter" Stocking

Bring a little magic to your mantel with these House-themed "Harry Potter" stockings, or you can opt for a classic silver or Hogwarts theme.

West Elm Christmas Tree Felt Stocking

Made entirely out of sheep's wool, this stocking can be personalized with an initial, name or nickname in a number of different colors or fonts. The Christmas tree design paired with wool fabric gives this stocking a cozy look and feel.

L.L.Bean Christmas Needlepoint Stocking

Available in eight classic needlepoint designs that are sure to evoke feelings of nostalgia, these stockings look as though they were homemade. They have a cotton front and a velvet backing that's soft to the touch.

Mark and Graham Quilted Christmas Stocking

This plush stocking is quilted with 100% linen which almost resembles rolling mounds of snow if you order it in gold or white. It'll add a clean, elegant, wintry look to your mantel.

Pottery Barn Kids x Rifle Paper Co. Nutcracker Embroidered Velvet Stocking

Pottery Barn Kids and Rifle Paper Co. teamed up to create a line of embroidered velvet children's stockings in a number of festive designs, including this classic Nutcracker style.

Family Christmas Stocking

This stocking is available in eight festive designs and comes with a personalized name tag. The designs range from polar bear ad penguin to reindeer, Santa gnome and more.