A christening gift for a boy should be more than just a toy. It should be a piece that he retrieves from the display cabinet later — perhaps in twenty years, when he is organizing the christening for his own child — and passes on. In this selection, you will find classic christening gift items made of 925 sterling silver for boys: cups with blue accents, children's cutlery with a rocking horse motif, christening spoons with guardian angel symbolism, baby rattles with bear or animal motifs. All pieces are handmade in Russian manufactories, all with engravable stem backs or polished base surfaces.
Looking for a wider selection? In our main collection of christening gifts, you will find the full range for girls and boys. For the royal statement line for the birth of a boy, see Gifts for the Birth of Boys — Prince Line.
What defines classic christening gifts for boys
For a boy, imagery and symbolism form a unique connection. On the stem of a classic children's cutlery for boys, a rocking horse often sits — the ancient image of the childlike companion, which later becomes a symbol for "childhood." Christening spoons with angel motifs are held in blue-gold, cups bear classic crown motifs or Russian-traditional imagery. In contrast to the adult world, it is allowed to be playful here without becoming kitschy — tradition carries it.
The four lines
Children's cutlery sets with rocking horse motif. The Children's Cutlery 925 Silver Boy gilded is a classic — 2 pieces, rocking horse relief on the back of the stem, partially gilded.
Children's cups with handles. Cups for the first drink from solid material — Children's Cup 925 Silver Boy with Silver Relief bears a royal crown, the Children's Cup with two handles is ergonomic for the first months of life.
Guardian angel christening spoons. Classic christening symbol — the Christening Spoon "Angel" 925 Silver for Boys or the Angel Baby Spoon in Gold-Blue Enamel are kept in the proven angel symbolism. The back of the stem is engravable.
Premium gift sets. If you want to make a statement gift as a godparent or grandparent: the Baby Gift Set 925 Silver Boy (cup, spoon, plate) or the larger Children's Set "Murlyka Boy" with Niello & Engraving as a complete tableware set.
Personalization with engraving
Most pieces in this selection have a polished stem back or a smooth base surface that can be engraved with a name and christening date. A godparent's dedication ("For Lukas — from Godfather Markus, 15.07.2026") becomes a lasting commemorative text.
With every engraved piece, we include a handwritten SilberVerse card for free — a dedication, a verse or a Bible quote for the christening day, which emotionally completes the silver gift. More in our collection of personalized christening gifts with engraving.
Who this selection is suitable for
Godparents. Christening spoons with guardian angel motifs or a 2-piece cutlery set are classic godparent gifts. In the Godparent Guide, you will find details on gift etiquette and selection.
Grandparents. If you want to create an heirloom: a cup with a crown or a children's cutlery set with gilding. More in the Grandparent's Guide to Christenings.
Parents and close relatives. For your own child or sibling's child: gift sets are often the choice. If you are looking more broadly — also for adult christenings — check out Christening Gifts for Adults or our listicle 30 Christening Gift Ideas in Silver 2026.
At a glance
- ✦ Material: 925 Sterling silver, handmade
- ✦ Finishing: Niello, enamel, gilding
- ✦ Motifs: Rocking horse, bear, guardian angel, crown, classic-traditional
- ✦ Engraving: on request — surfaces coordinated with the manufactory before ordering
- ✦ SilberVerse card: free with engraving — handwritten dedication card for the christening day
- ✦ Occasions: Christening, classic godparent gift
Further collections: Personalized Christening Gifts with Engraving · Christening Gifts for Girls · Nielloa Christening.
