Girlfriends are great! One thing almost everyone can agree on is that time spent with your romantic partner is time well spent. If you’re lucky enough to have a girlfriend, one date you should remember is their birthday! If your girlfriend has a birthday coming up, it’s an excellent chance to show her how much you love and appreciate her.
That being said, buying gifts for your girlfriend can be challenging. To help out, we’ve put together a list of birthday gift ideas for girlfriends so that you can find something perfect for her.
Use the links below to find gifts in your budget:
- Birthday gift ideas for girlfriends (Under £10)
- Birthday gift ideas for girlfriends (Under £20)
- Birthday gift ideas for girlfriends (£20 and Over!)
- Gifts for an Adventurous Girlfriend (Experiences and Getaways)
1. Top Choice: Birthday Star Map
positiveprints.com
from £35.00
Could this be the perfect gift for your girlfriend? Similar to a moon phase poster, a birthday star map recreates the night sky at the exact time your girlfriend was born. The moment she entered the world is worth celebrating with a sentimental gift.
Birthday Gift Ideas for Girlfriends (Under £10)
For most people, buying the perfect birthday gift is about something other than spending a certain amount of money. In fact, there are a lot of low-cost gift ideas out there that don’t cost the world! Many girlfriends say the best possible gift is quality time with their significant other. But it’s always nice to open up at least a couple of presents on your birthday.
We’ve included some low-cost birthday gifts that she’ll love below:
2. USB Night Light
amazon.com
£9.99
Turn any bedroom into a starry night with this USB night light. The light’s projector creates a starry effect, even on the cloudiest nights.
3. Heart-Shaped Foil Balloons
amazon.com
£7.98
Balloons know no age. Make her feel young and free with this bunch of heart-shaped foil balloons. They’re compact and easy to carry, so you can create a party for her anywhere you go.
4. Handmade Cherry Blossom Card Pop-up 3D Card
amazon.com
£7.99
Cards inherently hold sentimental value, but this special handmade cherry blossom 3D pop-up card will be worth holding onto forever. More like a work of art, this card is a symbol of love and life and includes room for you to write a personal message.
5. Funny Keychain
amazon.com
£9.99
The winning line to end all arguments is engraved on this funny “I love you most” keychain. It’s sweet enough to make your girlfriend feel special and cute enough to bring a smile to her face every time she sees it.
6. Romantic Vouchers
positiveprints.com
from £9.99
If romance is on your mind, these cute romantic vouchers can turn any date night up a notch. Your girlfriend can cash them in at any time and take the guesswork out of planning the perfect date.
Birthday gift ideas for girlfriends (Under £20)
Choosing the perfect gift for your girlfriend means thinking long and hard about what’s right for them. To find birthday gifts she’ll love, try thinking about her interests or, even better, about shared memories you both treasure.
Below, we’ve listed some of the best possible gifts for under £20.
7. ‘What I Love about You’ Fill in the Love Book
amazon.com
£16.88
Telling her you love her is easy. Showing her just how deep your love goes is easier, thanks to this customisable “Fill in the Love” book. Write down all of the little things you love about her, and she will never forget. This is a thoughtful gift, especially if it comes with sweet messages already written inside!
8. Magnetic Couples Necklace
amazon.com
£14.95
A few aesthetic steps above those old-school “best friends” necklaces, this magnetic heart-shaped necklace is a simple yet beautiful way to show off your relationship. Each half mutually attracts when the other is near, symbolising the strength of your love every time you wear it.
9. Rose-Gold Birthday Bath Set
amazon.com
£19.99
This rose-gold birthday bath gift set is bursting with fun. The elegant packaging and luxury quality bath products make this gift just as pleasurable to open as to use.
10. Natural Massage Oil
amazon.com
£11.95
Chase away the stresses of your girlfriend’s day with this natural massage oil. Nourishing ingredients like coconut oil and vitamin E restore and relax the skin so she can feel her best on her birthday (and every other day). Be careful, though; once you start with the massages, you might find yourself an essential part of your girlfriend’s new beauty routine!
11. Ceramic Jewelry Ring Holder
amazon.com
£16.99
This bedside ring holder plate is the ideal catch-all for her jewellery at the end of a long day. Add a sentimental message so you’ll be one of the last things she thinks of at night.
12. Sensual Essential Oil Set
amazon.com
£15.99
Move over scented candles. This set of three sensual oils sets the stage for endless massages. Get the best of aromatherapy, relaxation, and other health benefits. This is a great present for relieving stress.
13. ‘You Hold the Key to My Heart’ Decoration
amazon.com
£17.99
If your girlfriend adores trinkets, this tiny glass bottle with a key can give her warm, fuzzy feelings whenever she holds it. A small note saying, “You hold the key to my heart,” is held in place by a dainty red string around the bottle’s cork.
14. Heart-Shaped Earrings
amazon.com
£14.99
For the girlfriend who loves jewellery, these heart-shaped earrings give her one less thing to worry about. They’re dressy enough for a night on the town yet subtle enough to wear to work or when she is out and about.
Birthday Gifts for Girlfriends (£20 and Over)
Your girlfriend’s birthday is a special occasion, and your girlfriend is a special lady, so if you can afford it, why not spend a little more? You can find the perfect present for your other half using the thoughtfully curated gift ideas below:
15. Birthday Moon Phase Poster
positiveprints.com
from £35.00
For the lunar lover in your life, a birthday moon phase print holds a special meaning. These prints recreate what the moon looked like on the night she was born. You can personalise your moon phase poster with lines of text, such as a quote, song lyrics, date, or anything that will make her treasure her gift even more.
16. Romantic Sterling Silver Infinity with Heart Necklace
amazon.com
£39.95
Falling in love with your best friend is a love designed to last forever. Celebrate a relationship like no other with a stunning infinity charm necklace, symbolic of everlasting love.
17. WE’RE NOT REALLY STRANGERS Card Game
amazon.com
£40
A card game designed to prompt meaningful conversation, the “WE’RE NOT REALLY STRANGERS” Card Game is a thoughtful gift, especially if you are in the relatively early stages of the relationship. The game divides into three different levels, with each level requiring more vulnerability and honesty than the previous one — you have been warned!
18. Curtain Light 138 LED Love Hearts
amazon.com
£24.99
Create a romantic nook in your favourite room with this lovestruck LED curtain. Dangling hearts light up any space and offer different mode settings, such as waves, flashing, and slow fade.
19. Hearts with Beautiful Love Quotes
amazon.com
£28.56
These 15 decorative wooden hearts come displayed in a beautiful wooden box. Each one bears a special message to remind your girlfriend just how special she is.
20. Heart Necklaces
amazon.com
£36.99
Show off your romantic side with this elegant heart necklace. These two intertwined hearts feature Swarovski crystals on a beautiful 925 silver chain. Best of all, it comes ready to gift in a little box to save you a step.
21. Spa Set Birthday Box
amazon.com
£49.89
Treat your girlfriend to a spa day from the comfort of her very own home. This birthday-themed spa box gift set is filled with luxury bath items to help her indulge and relax. The romantic gift of “me time” for a girlfriend’s birthday will never disappoint. Be sure to supplement this by adding romantic handwritten notes to the box!
22. Instant Camera
amazon.com
£79.95
In the age of the smartphone camera, an actual physical photo is a rare but welcome sight. Instant cameras, like this Fujifilm Instax, are all the rage right now and make a cool gift that’s flashy and thoughtful. It’s a great gift on its own, but it can also be paired with an adventure challenge scrapbook for extra points.
23. Apple Watch
apple.com/watch
£799
As with everything Apple, it doesn’t come cheap, but the Apple Watch is a great gift for a girlfriend with expensive tastes! With long battery life, an adjustable strap, and the sleek design we’ve come to expect from Apple products, it’s a gift that will impress even the fussiest of girlfriends. Oh, and if your girlfriend is already an Apple user, this gift is a safe bet.
Gifts for an Adventurous Girlfriend (Experiences and Getaways)
Not all gifts have to be physical objects! Your girlfriend might like to join you on a romantic getaway or simply have a great date night.
24. Romantic Getaway Voucher
Virgin Holidays
£169+
The next vacation can sometimes feel like a very long way away! That’s why vouchers for a getaway are such a thoughtful present: your girlfriend gets all the fun of a vacation and none of the stress. You could go camping in a National Park, or if budget allows, spend the time instead at a luxurious retreat.
25. Date Night Voucher
Virgin Holidays
£199
If you’re lucky enough to have a girlfriend who thinks that time spent together is the greatest gift, why not do something romantic like getting her a date night voucher? You could see a new city or return to an old one — maybe go for Italian food or revisit the scene of your first kiss.
Of course, you don’t need to use a voucher site to organise a good date night, and you and your girlfriend can DIY your own awesome date night with just a little creativity.
26. Learn to Fly!
Virgin Experience Gifts
£99+
If you’re looking to literally sweep your girlfriend off her feet and up into the air, why not give her the gift of flight for a truly unforgettable present? Starting at £99, these vouchers range from hot air balloon rides to flight lessons. Your girlfriend deserves the best, and this is a memory that will stay with her forever.
For more romantic gift ideas, browse our thoughtful and sentimental gifts for girlfriends. Or, keep reading our blog for more gift ideas!
