19 Best Gifts for Teenage Girls (2023)

Teenage girls know what they want — but you don’t always know what that is! You can of course give gift cards (and they’ll be greatly appreciated), but sometimes it’s more fun to receive a gift to unwrap. And it’s a lot more fun to watch them open it!

If you’re looking for more ideas for under the tree, try some of these 19 suggestions for a little inspiration. I took them straight from my teenage niece’s wish list!

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19 Best Gift Ideas for Teen Girls

1. Neon Name Sign

Let her personalize her room in style! She will love seeing her name in neon lights.

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03/08/2024 02:25 am GMT

2. Clipa2 Bag Hanger

Whether you gift this by itself or alongside a new bag, your teen will use this bag hanger constantly. It lets her hang any bag from almost anything to keep it off the ground. Useful for in the car, at restaurants, in the bathroom — basically anywhere you bring your purse!

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03/08/2024 02:29 am GMT

3. Bluetooth Shower Speaker

Make long showers or baths even more relaxing for your teen with this bluetooth speaker. It’s waterproof, so it’s OK if it gets wet, and it’s portable if she wants to bring it with her to hang out with friends.

EBODA Bluetooth Shower Speaker
$19.99
  • Waterproof
  • LED lights
  • Bluetooth 5.0 technology, connectivity up to 33 feet away
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03/07/2024 06:28 pm GMT

4. Initial Bracelet

This simple initial bracelet would be great for girls or boys and fits so many styles. It would make a fun stocking stuffer or gift for your teens’ friends.

Handmade Braided Initial Bracelet
$12.99
  • Adjustable
  • All letters available
  • Handmade with rope
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03/07/2024 12:24 pm GMT

5. Cute Highlighters

School supplies, but make them cute! These highlighters are pretty to look at, and also use softer colors that make it easier to read text if your teen finds neon colors distracting.

You could package these with other fun school supplies too — Post-Its, paper clips, pens.

I bought these for my niece and she loved them!

Pastel Highlighter
$5.99
  • Package includes 12 colorful aesthetic highlighters in different colors
  • These soft colored highlighters are made with soft chisel tips for smooth writing without paper breakage.
  • The ink of the fine art pen is water-based and ensures fast drying.
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03/08/2024 06:29 am GMT

6. Stackable Rings

I love this set of knuckle rings. There are so many combinations your teen can create. I bought these for my own teenage niece and she wears them every day!

25 Pcs Knuckle Rings
$6.99
  • 25 pcs knuckle rings with a box
  • High-quality alloy
  • Rings are different sizes, from 0.59 in to 0.74 in
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03/08/2024 02:44 am GMT

7. Iron Flask Water Bottle

This is a must-have accessory in my nieces’ schools. It keeps your water cold, is easy to use, and has lots of color options so your teen will love carrying it.

I bought this for my niece at the start of school and she loves it. Even more, she broke the lid on accident and we discovered that the Iron Flask brand is amazing.

They have a lifetime guarantee on their products. When we contacted them to get a new lid they not only sent one lid but the sent two lids, four straws AND two cleaning tools! We’re customers for life!

IRON °FLASK Sports Water Bottle
  • 18/8 Stainless steel that is 100% BPA free and non-toxic
  • Keeps your drink cold for up to 24 hours, and hot for up to 12 hours
  • Iron Flask comes with 3 different 100% leak proof lids: Patented Straw Lid, Flip Lid, and a Handle Lid
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8. Nike Air Force One Sneakers

Kids these days have so many amazing sneaker options! Even the Air Force Ones have a bunch of different versions to choose from, so you can always find one to fit your teen’s style. My teenage niece is getting a better shoe collection than me and I love seeing the new Nikes she’s loving!

Nike AF1
  • Rubber sole
  • Durable leather upper
  • Textile lining for breathability and comfort
  • Textile lined, foam padded footbed for cushioning and comfort
  • Classic lacing system for a secure and adjustable fit
  • Durable, non-slip rubber sole for better grip and traction
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9. Clear Lip Gloss

Even if you don’t know what brand or shade of makeup your teen likes, you know they’ll love super shine on their lips. This lip gloss is perfect worn alone or on top of lip stain, and reviews say it’s not tacky or drying.

Clear Lip Polish
$5.95 ($1.98 / Count)
  • 3 pack
  • Glossy and smooth
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03/07/2024 06:24 am GMT

10. Pixi Overnight Glow Serum

Sometimes I think the teens know more about skincare than we adults do! This Pixi serum will brighten their skin overnight (and bonus: you can try it and see if you like it too!).

Pixi Beauty Overnight Glow Serum
$19.99 ($19.79 / Fl Oz)
  • EXFOLIATING GEL: Exfoliate & soothe skin with this miracle serum that works while you sleep to reveal a brighter complexion. Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and fade sun spots over time.


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03/07/2024 08:59 am GMT

11. iPhone Case

If you’ve entrusted your teen with a smartphone, make sure they have a case that will keep it protected. Get one that protects the phone from falls and keeps that nice camera working well.

iPhone 14 Case
$18.99
  • Full Body Shockproof Protection
  • Protective Camera Design for iPhone 14
  • Ultra Soft Microfiber Lining
  • Wireless Compatible



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03/08/2024 12:24 pm GMT

12. Olive and June Nail Polish

It’s not a secret that I love Olive & June, and I’m spreading that love to my nieces! O&J nail polish is great for teens who love painting their own nails but want the professional manicure look. There’s polish and press-ons!

Olive & June Mani System
  • Choose a mani system, press-on nails or just your favorite color of polish
  • 7-free polish
  • Cuticle care
  • Poppy polish bottle handle
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13. Notebook

No one has more deep thoughts than a teenager! Whether she wants to use it as a journal, a spot for random ideas, or poetry notebook, there’s never a bad use for a notebook.

Lined Notebook
$9.95
  • 5.7 in by 8 in
  • Water-resistant vegan leather cover
  • Rounded corners
  • 160 pages
  • Inner expandable pocket
  • Ribbon bookmark & elastic closure band
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03/07/2024 09:08 pm GMT

14. Boba Mix

Has your teen discovered the magic of boba tea yet? It’s so tasty and fun to eat, but if you’re always buying it at a bubble tea place, it can get costly! Give her a boba mix set so she can make all kinds of drinks at home.

Bubble Tea Kit
  • Makes 60+ Drinks
  • 6 Drink Mix: Almond, Bubble Gum, Lychee, Lavender, Rose, Taro
  • 2 Packs of 5 Minute Boba Tapioca Pearls
  • 10 Fat Boba Straws, and 1 Tea Shaker
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15. Weekender Bag

She’s got places to go and people to see! This weekender bag is cute and useful for all of her short trips. Sleepovers, camps, family trips; she can use it for wherever she’s going.

Canvas Weekender Bag
$43.99
  • Premium quality dark canvas and soft, brown faux leather accents
  • Brown cotton lining
  • 20(length) x 13(height) x 10(width) inches
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03/07/2024 03:44 am GMT

16. Chunky Chain Necklace

Paperclip chain necklaces are such a cool way to wear an otherwise plain gold chain. They go with everything and can be worn alone or layered.

17. Magazine Subscription

If you want a gift that lasts past Christmas day, go for a magazine subscription. There are so many options for whatever interests her, and it’ll keep arriving until next Christmas!

Vogue Subscription
  • 11 issues/12 months
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18. Gel Pens

Some things never change! Gel pens were a must-have when I was in school, and I’m happy to see that teens still love them! This set has more than 100 colors and it has all kinds of glitter, neon and swirly options.

Gel Pen Set
$19.99 ($0.17 / Count)
  • 120 unique colors
  • 7 color types: glitter, neon glitter, metallic, neon, pastel, swirl, standard
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03/08/2024 02:48 am GMT

19. Gum 

The one thing all teens need? Fresh breath 😂. This is a great gift for every teenager, and can go in a stocking or be wrapped with other goodies for a fun gift basket.

5 Gum Spearmint Rain
$15.32 ($0.10 / Count)
  • Contains ten (10) 15-piece packs of 5 Gum Spearmint Rain Sugarfree Chewing Gum
  • A refreshing spearmint flavor to keep you feeling fresh


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03/08/2024 05:45 am GMT

20. Perfume 

Your teenage girl will love a new fragrance to wear. That’s part of the fun of growing up — finding different parts of your style and personality and how to express them!

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette Spray
$57.27 ($16.84 / Fl Oz)
  • 3.3 Fl. Oz
  • Fruity Top - Wild berries
  • Floral Heart - White violet, jasmine
  • Feminine Base - Sandalwood
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03/07/2024 07:09 am GMT

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