gift giver
One who gives
A gift giver is someone who gives gifts.
The term appears in discussions of generosity, holiday shopping, or personality types: She's a natural gift giver—always remembering birthdays.
Gift-giving cultures or traditions may be described in terms of their gift givers and recipients.
One who contributes freely
- benefactorOne who gives aid
- philanthropistDonor to charitable causes
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- sponsorFunder of activities
contributor · supporter · altruist · backer · grantor · underwriter · benefactress · patroness
Legendary yuletide gift-giver
- MagiEastern priests, biblical visitors
- godparentBaptismal ceremony guardian
- wedding guestCeremony attendee by invitation
- hostOne receiving guests
hostess · party guest · stocking stuffer · Sinterklaas · Father Christmas
Readiness to give freely
- thoughtfulnessAttentive care for others
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- gratitudeThankfulness for kindness received
- appreciationRecognition of worth
love · affection · goodwill · benevolence · largesse · munificence · selflessness · warmth
Non-kin mutual bond
- family memberPerson connected by blood
- parentMother or father
- grandparentParent once removed
- spouseMarried partner
partner · sibling · aunt · uncle · colleague · neighbor · mentor · sweetheart
donor
One who contributes freely
- benefactorOne who gives aid
- philanthropistDonor to charitable causes
- patronRegular supporter or customer
sponsor · contributor · supporter · altruist · backer · grantor · underwriter · benefactress · patroness · angel investor
Santa Claus
Legendary yuletide gift-giver
- MagiEastern priests, biblical visitors
- godparentBaptismal ceremony guardian
- wedding guestCeremony attendee by invitation
host · hostess · party guest · stocking stuffer · Sinterklaas · Father Christmas
generosity
Readiness to give freely
- thoughtfulnessAttentive care for others
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- gratitudeThankfulness for kindness received
appreciation · love · affection · goodwill · benevolence · largesse · munificence · selflessness · warmth · care
friend
Non-kin mutual bond
- family memberPerson connected by blood
- parentMother or father
- grandparentParent once removed
spouse · partner · sibling · aunt · uncle · colleague · neighbor · mentor · sweetheart · admirer
- gift exchange rolesKris Kringle, regifter
- sendersmailer, shipper, dispatcher, courier, messenger