The Secret to Perfect Gifts
it's all in their name!
You can predict the perfect gift just by knowing the name they go by, and this guide will reveal the how and what behind it.
Here’s how it works:
The first vowel in a person’s name reveals insights into their thinking and personality, making it easier to choose a gift they’ll genuinely appreciate, no matter how young or old they are. It’s a soul thing.
—> Not my teaching, it all comes from the book Know the Name; Know the Person: How a Name Can Predict Thoughts, Feelings and Actions by Sharón Lynn Wyeth1.
As always, with everything I share in this publication: take it or leave it, I understand you might think it’s crazy… but hey… I think it works! Oh and the “ideas” sections for each group are just suggestions to spark your creativity.
“A person’s name is the sweetest sound a person can hear. Our name is our identity in this world.”
Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People
The ‘Good Gift’ Guide
A truly great gift meets these three essential criteria:
Anticipation & Surprise: Present your gift with care and intention, choosing the perfect moment so it stands out and feels special—not lost in a pile of others.
Empathy: Show how well you understand them by giving something thoughtful and deeply personal — something they actually want.
Specificity: Make it clear this gift was curated just for them—something only you could give to them.
Remember, people can feel perfection!
May this Good Gift Guide down below support you in the process of getting people gifts they will love.
How it works
The first vowel of a name reveals2 the core elements of a person's thinking and behavior, holding the most influence among all the letters in the first name.
→ Take the name the person goes by, and look for the first vowel in the name. For example: Marie/Clara/Anna = A, Erica/Lea/Melanie = E, Brittany/Gisele/Victoria= I, Josephine/Olivia/Sophia= O, Julie/Hugo/Susanne = U, Yves/Kyle/Sylvie = Y)
If their name has…
First vowel ‘A’
Key Traits:
Multitasker
Functional-minded
Thoughtful thinker
Hard worker
Dislikes clutter
Gift Preferences:
Something practical, functional, and clutter-free. Think minimalist but never boring.
Books from their favorite genre. Be sure to ask for their To-Be-Read list.
Money. Just know they’ll likely use it practically—think bills or essentials.
Avoid:
Items that take up space or require maintenance—they’re likely to re-gift them.
Anything that adds to their workload—they’re already working non-stop!
12 ideas for A: timeless travel bag in a practical color — 2025 deluxe diary — timeless sunglasses — leather travel slippers — cashmere sweater — pack of 4 airtags — belted wool coat — stainless steel bookends — unisex raincoat — everyday leather handbag — for their coffee break — classic leather belt — a beautiful bag under 200€
First vowel ‘E’
Key Traits:
A sharp eye for aesthetics
“Looks good = feels good” mentality
Expresses emotions through self-expression
Highly tactile person
Enjoys enhancing their surroundings
Loves spending time in beautifully curated spaces
Gift Preferences:
Something beautiful that aligns with their personal taste
Gifts that excite or make them feel and look amazing
Items that enhance their surroundings, such as delicate home décor
Highly tactile experiences, like a spa day, or luxurious items such as cozy towels, blankets, and cocooning or beauty products
Avoid:
Anything overly practical, generic, or lacking in beauty and sensory appeal
16 ideas for E: 100% wool blanket — new bed linens — coffee table books — scented candle — very nice face mask — ritual cacao — airwrap — spa-like bathrobe & towels — this 5’ make-up routine — this body care trio — silk shirt + trousers — red light therapy mask — brown mascara — cool cookbook — silk pillowcase set
First vowel ‘I’
Key Traits:
Craves personal attention
Drops hints
Values life-improving gifts
Knows exactly what they want
Gift Preferences:
Thoughtful gifts based on their hints. They expect those who care to notice and act on these cues.
Personalized items with their name or initials.
Tools or items that simplify daily life by saving time or making tasks easier.
Self-care gifts to help them recharge, so they can better care for others.
If unsure, ask directly in a way that shows you care about them.
Avoid:
Generic gifts that lack thought or attentiveness.
Money and gift cards—they might feel insulted that you didn’t take the time to listen and choose something meaningful.
Ideas for I: Gifts they have stated are wanted. Most likely, something that will support them in supporting you back. Look back into your chat archive for hints! Maybe a subscription or membership to this thing they keep mentioning or some equipment for their next project to show your support?
First vowel ‘O’
Key Traits:
Likes being the center of attention
Values expensive and meaningful gifts
Knows exactly what they want and will announce it ahead of time!
Gift Preferences:
Quiet luxury, but also not-so-quiet luxury items.
Statement pieces, expensive things. They often judge how much they are loved by how much you spent on them. (The only exception is when the person is born in October—they just appreciate being remembered.)
Experiences where they are the star. Big celebrations or grand gestures.
Exclusive, expensive, or customized items that show how much they matter.
Avoid:
Inexpensive or last-minute gifts—they interpret these as a lack of care.
Dupes!! Get them the real deal.
10 ideas for O: they know what they want, and they already told you! — but this is the mood: gorgeous metallic ballet flats — great CEO vibe bag — another bag option very chic — chic lip balm with their initials on it — statement sunglasses — sculptural 100% wool bustier top — divine make-up set — silk shirt + trousers — necklace with their zodiac sign
First vowel ‘U’
Key Traits:
Very interesting person
Natural storyteller
Knows a lot about many things
Fun-loving
Uses humor to connect with others
Imaginative, finds the extraordinary in the most ordinary places or moments
Enjoys experiences and entertainment
Gift Preferences:
Tickets to an experience. They’ll absorb the moment and share the amazing things that happened there. Think: concert, play, fine dining experience, amusement park, sporting event, classes, or unique readings.
Unique decorative pieces for their home that tell a story—keep it playful!
Money. They enjoy imagining what to buy with it and love to window shop.
Avoid:
Practical gifts like bill payments—they want fun, not functionality.
Anything boring—they have an incredibly short attention span for topics that don’t excite them.
7 ideas for U: Soulbloom astrology reading — kundalini classes membership — sound bath and somatic meditation membership — passport holder with roundtrip flight tickets to a fun destination — carry-on suitcase — leather flats to live their fun life — notebook to collect stories
First vowel ‘Y’
Key Traits:
Values individuality
Craves distinctive and rare items
Observes everything and remembers it
Loves to collect special things
Gift Preferences:
Something different, creative, unique, or rare
Handmade, homemade, local, or artisanal gifts
Souvenirs from unique travel destinations
Rare collectibles (from sneakers to artwork to crystals to Hermès bags)
Avoid:
Generic or mass-produced gifts—they want to feel special
Anything that can be found on Amazon with same-day delivery
Anything from a popular gift guide or best-seller list—it lacks uniqueness
10 ideas for Y: special and unique gemstone — really good ceremonial grade cacao — great matcha + cups for iced drinks — channeled brown line on paper made just for them — birkin bag — chopsticks holder — french press + coffee beans + espresso cups
Quick Cheatsheet for your shopping
When the first vowel of their name is… consider giving them…
Practical (A): something functional and clutter-free.
Beautiful (E): something that enhances their surroundings or engages their senses.
Personalized (I): something that aligns with their hints or expressed needs.
Luxurious (O): something high-end, exclusive, or status-worthy.
Entertaining (U): something fun experiences or imaginative options.
Unique (Y): something distinctive, one-of-a-kind treasures.
By understanding their first vowel, you can choose gifts that truly resonate with their personality and values.
Disclaimer: This is my interpretation of the teachings from Know the Name; Know the Person: How a Name Can Predict Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions.
Please note that I am not responsible for any missteps in gift-giving! Trust your intuition and your understanding of the person you’re gifting to, as you know them best ❤️
Infinite blessings,
Ardas Chandra
A quick note: when you call someone "Papa" or "Mama," you're projecting the gift preferences of the vowel ‘A’ (practical and useful), even if their actual name points to something else. Their true preferences may differ, so use their real name (the name they go by) for inspiration. This year, you'll finally get it right!
Feel free to forward this letter to anyone who might find this interesting or fascinating!!
Instant download on available: it’s the kind of book you want to have digitally, on your Kindle app, allowing you to research people’s names on the go. It’s like learning a new language—soon, you’ll spot name patterns, without needing birth data at all. Fascinating, and this gift guide is based on this science.
in Neimology Science, which is the science of the name as conceptualized and channeled by Sharón Lynn Wyeth