Cursive or Print Name Necklaces: Which Style Is More Popular?

For many people, there's nothing bolder, more profound than wearing your name proudly on your body in a form of jewelry. Name necklaces are a typical example of this. They're timeless, versatile pieces that can be fully customized and personalized to your preference. There are endless options at your disposal to make this jewelry piece truly unique—metal color, chain, and embellishment choices. However, another important decision to make is to choose between a cursive or script font.

A Brief History of the Name Necklace

Personalized name necklaces first became popular in the 1980s. Its various designs and arrangements are deeply rooted in Black and Latin culture because it's a representation of cultural identity, individuality, and self-expression. A name necklace became a piece worn with great pride and was a statement of existence, survival, and dignity.

Despite this, the name necklace’s origin is often miscredited to the 1998 American comedy-drama series, "Sex and the City".

Cursive Name Necklaces

During the late 90s to 2000s, the name necklace trend instantly erupted after Sarah Jessica Parker wore the beloved “Carrie” name necklace in the iconic series, "Sex and the City". It was her character’s signature piece of jewelry and fans of the series latched onto the trend after seeing Carrie Bradshaw wearing hers. Nearly two decades later, the name necklace craze is back and more popular than ever.



It was a point in jewelry history that since the franchise, name necklaces were mass produced and led to the jewelry piece's capitalization. Similarly, here at Myka, we too could not let this beautiful necklace trend pass us by! It became our very first piece of jewelry and to this day, "the Carrie Necklace" is still one of our own signature pieces. You can now purchase your own iconic Carrie name jewelry and necklaces to capture your style and personality with beautiful gold-plated name necklaces.

Popular Cursive Name Necklace Fonts

Aside from the Carrie Necklace, there are also other font styles that have become popular options for name necklaces and it's important to let these shine too, as they may suit your preferences more.

Standard Cursive Font



The cursive font embodies a feminine and charming appearance, looking exceptional at a formal occasion or paired with formal attire. Its romantic, bold letters are incredibly stylish and perfect to show off your personality! This font is similar to that of natural handwriting as it offers a natural flow across the lettering. Standard cursive font name necklaces are available in a wide variety of metals and their simplicity cannot be beaten.

Signature Style



Our Signature Style Name Necklace is certain to be a favorite. This font offers capital letters that are bold with beautiful and elegant flourishes. In addition to this, the lowercase lettering provides a delicate contrast. This pretty pendant is easy to personalize as it can be selected in a variety of metals, and you also have the option of adding a diamond accent to it for that added wow factor. As it's both playful and meaningful, this style is a great option for matching BFF name necklaces to show your special bond.

Hollywood Style



Our Hollywood style is the perfect way to introduce yourself thanks to gorgeous script font, optional special characters, and even the option to add a genuine diamond accent if you like. The Hollywood style provides a graceful script that allows you to express your creativity. With a wider, bolder font that's available in all metal options, this style makes it easy to read and show off.

Classic Cocktail Font



Our Classic Cocktail font makes any name or meaningful word look absolutely amazing, thanks to a gorgeous, flowing script alphabet with lavish flourishes that accentuate the capital letters. This is an ideal style for anyone who loves sleek, sophisticated clothing and jewelry. Choose your preferred metal choice and embellish this necklace with a diamond to add that personal touch.

Print Name Necklaces



If a flowing cursive font is not quite for you, you can always choose a print name necklace. Although this font doesn't radiate the same elegance as others on this list, it has a unique spirit about it. Due to its youthful feel, it makes an ideal choice for a jewelry gift for teen girls, but it can be uniquely beautiful whatever you choose it for.

Conclusion

Here at Myka, our selection doesn't simply end with a selection of fonts! We also offer name necklaces in a diverse array of other languages, perfect for those thoughtful, personalized gifts for friends and family whose culture or language differs from our own. Sift through our interesting name necklaces in other languages to find the ultimate gift to take their breath away.