A name on the wall does something a print can't. It tells a child that this room was made for them. That is the idea behind our name pennants: a brushed twill shield on a wooden dowel, with a name set in lettering that suits the room and the kid who lives in it. Every design comes in two sizes.
Below: every style at a glance, then how to choose one, where to hang it and which size to pick.
The lettering sets the mood, so match it to the feeling of the space rather than to a theme. A good rule of thumb: pick one thing already in the room, like the bedding, the rug or the dresser, and choose pennant colors that echo it. One shared color is enough to make the pennant feel like part of the design instead of an add on.
The Classic Name Pennant pairs a serif name with a smaller second line. In soft neutrals it works as well in a nursery as it does in a ten year old's room. It is the one to choose when you want the name to still feel right when the crib becomes a bed.
The Sweet Script Name Pennant sets the name in a flowing script. In muted colors it reads soft rather than sweet. It suits a first nursery for a baby girl, or a gift for a newborn whose name was announced at the shower. For a bigger statement script, see the Script Name Pennant.
The Modern Script Name Pennant sets a script first name above a clean, all caps second line. The contrast between the two is what makes it look designed. It fits a nursery that leans modern, with white walls, wood furniture and not much else.
The Tartan Monogram Name Pennant layers a large initial and name over classic plaid. It suits warm wood, ticking stripes and brass, and it works at Christmas without being a Christmas decoration. It is our pick for a baby's first Christmas.
The Bold Name Pennant sets the name in heavy block letters, and it holds its own in a big kid room full of posters and color. The Outline Name Pennant uses open block letters for a lighter look in a shared room or playroom. The Playful Name Pennant stacks the name in tall, whimsical letters for a toddler's first big kid room. The Script Name Pennant gives a statement script name for a teen room or a dorm door.
If there is a sport they live for (or one the family hopes they will), our sports pennants put it on the wall without turning the room into a locker room. Both let you choose the background and text colors, and you can use the second line for a middle or last name.
The Baseball Name Pennant pairs a script name with a bat and ball. Navy and cream reads vintage ballpark, and it is a good first gift for a Little League season. The Golf Name Pennant does the same with a golf ball. Forest and cream feels like a clubhouse, and it is the natural gift from a grandparent who plays.
The best spot is usually the one you see first from the doorway.
A practical note: our pennants hang from a rope, so always keep them well out of reach of little hands, and we don't recommend hanging one directly over a crib. Leave some space between the top of the furniture and the bottom of the pennant so it doesn't look crowded, and use a sturdy nail or hook rather than tape.
Both sizes share the same pointed shield shape, wooden dowel and rope hanger. The difference is presence.
When in doubt, size up. Fabric always looks smaller on the wall than it does in your hands.
Browse every design in our name pennant collection.
How long does a personalized name pennant take to make?
Each pennant is made to order and is typically ready to ship within 2 to 5 business days.
Can I choose the colors?
Yes, on most designs. The Classic, Script, Sweet Script, Modern Script, Bold, Outline, Playful, Baseball and Golf pennants all let you choose background and text colors. The Tartan Monogram uses its signature plaid, and you personalize the monogram letter and name.
Does a name pennant work as a nursery name sign?
Yes. A name pennant does the same job as a wooden or acrylic nursery name sign, in soft brushed twill instead of a hard material. Hang it above the dresser, changing table or bookshelf, and keep it out of reach rather than directly over the crib.
Can I order matching pennants for siblings?
Yes. Order one pennant per child in the same design, and choose the same background and text colors on each so the set matches. The 10 x 11 inch size suits a pair hung side by side, and the 18 x 21 inch size suits separate walls.
How do I clean a fabric name pennant?
Machine wash cold and lay flat to dry.
What comes with it, and how do I hang it?
You receive a single sided brushed twill pennant with a 1.5 inch top slot, a wooden dowel and a rope hanger, ready to hang from one nail or hook. Keep it out of reach of young children, and avoid hanging it directly over a crib.
