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How to Add a Name in the Subject Line

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to personalize email subject lines with a recipient's name.

Quick summary

Adding a recipient's name to an email subject line in Klaviyo uses personalization tags to dynamically insert first names, improving open rates. This tutorial walks through selecting a campaign and editing the subject line field with the correct liquid tag syntax.


Steps

  1. Click Campaigns in the sidebar, where your customer engagement strategy begins.
  2. Select the email campaign you want to edit from the campaigns list.
  3. In the Subject Line field, add a personalization tag to insert someone's name.
  4. Edit the subject line using personalization tags such as first_name for higher open rates.
  5. Once done, click Next to save and send the email campaign.

📌 Why this matters

Personalizing email subject lines with a recipient's first name is one of the most effective ways to boost open rates in email marketing. Klaviyo's built-in personalization tags, such as the first_name liquid variable, let marketers insert dynamic names automatically without manual effort. This feature helps ecommerce and B2C brands send emails that feel individually crafted, driving higher engagement and revenue from every campaign send. Mastering subject line personalization in Klaviyo is a foundational skill for any marketer looking to improve deliverability performance and campaign ROI.
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