Simple
Here are some short and simple birthday messages that work for just about anyone.
• Congratulations on another year well lived.
• Best wishes on your birthday – may you have many, many more.
• Wishing you the happiest of birthdays.
• Best wishes for a fantastic person on [his/her] birthday.
• Happy Birthday! Today is a good day to spend some time with family, and some money on yourself.
• I hope you treat yourself to something special on your birthday – you deserve it!
• Happy Birthday to one of my favorite people on the planet.
• Getting older sucks, but you make it look easy.
• You make life more fun for everyone you meet. Thanks for being you.
• You do so much for others, I hope you find time to do something for yourself on your birthday.
Funny
Putting a smile on someone's face is one of the best things you can do for them on their birthday. Here are some short and funny birthday wishes you can use.
• Your birthday's here! Another year! Have good cheer! Grab a beer!
• I hope everyone remembers your birthday, but forgets how old you are.
• Congratulations on another year on Earth.
• There's something in the air today… I think it's an old fart.
• I'd tell you to spoil yourself today, but you're already pretty rotten!
• Have a great birthday, and remember to never act your age.
• Older, wiser, AND sexier? You're doing something right, [girl/boy].
• You're going to need a bigger cake for all those candles!
• Cheer up. Turning a year older is better than the alternative.
• Remember, you can get away with anything when it's your birthday.
Sweet
A few nice words can really make someone's (birth)day. Here are some short and sweet messages for someone who means a lot to you. For many more sweet birthday wishes, see these “Happy Birthday, Beautiful” messages.
• If you get even half the birthday presents you deserve, I'll come save you. Because you'll be drowning in them.
• Here's hoping you have a birthday that's as special and wonderful as you are.
• I'm so grateful you were born on this day [age] years ago. It's like a holiday for me!
• There's not enough room on the planet for all the birthday presents you deserve.
• Happy Birthday to someone who just gets better and better with age.
For Best Friend
A best friend deserves a unique birthday wish, such as one of the following. For lots more options, see this list of birthday wishes for a best friend.
• I'm celebrating today. It's the anniversary of my favorite person being born.
• Happy Birthday to someone who's absolutely, positively indispensable to me.
• If being awesome were a crime, you'd be on the top of the Most Wanted list. Happy Birthday!
• Wishing my BFF an FFB (Effing Fantastic Birthday).
• Happy Birthday to one of the awesomest people who ever lived.
For Boyfriend
Here are some short birthday wishes for a boyfriend.
• Hope you have an awesome day! The best boyfriend ever deserves the best birthday ever!
• Sending you birthday wishes, hugs, and kisses.
• Happy Birthday to the man I love. You deserve everything life has to offer.
• Lots of love to my birthday beau.
• Thanks for being born [age] years ago and growing up to be so damn foxy.
For Girlfriend
Here are some quick messages for a special lady on her birthday.
• I'm celebrating you today, because you mean so much to me.
• Happy Birthday! I can't wait to give you your “pinch to grow an inch” in private.
• Happy Birthday to someone who makes every day of my life special.
• One day isn't enough to celebrate someone as special as you.
• Happy Birthday, baby. I'll be thinking about you all day today… just like every other day.
For Mother
Your mom will undoubtedly be touched that you even remembered her birthday. Here are some ideas on what to say. For more ideas – a bunch more – see this list of birthday wishes for Mom.
• Happy Birthday to the best mom a kid could ask for!
• Hope you get some time to relax on your birthday – you've earned it after years of taking care of me.
• Happy Birthday to someone who always made my childhood birthdays special.
For Father
• Happy Birthday to one hell of a dad.
• Dad, thanks for being born. I wouldn't be here without you.
• Dad, I didn't always appreciate you when I was growing up, but I sure do now. Have a good one.
For Brother
• You smell like a monkey, and you look like one too. Happy Birthday, bro!
• You're good at this brother thing. I'm so glad you were born [age] years ago.
• Growing up with you was never boring, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
For Sister
• You're my sister and my friend, and you're equally amazing at both. Happy Birthday, Sis!
• I wouldn't have said this when we were kids, but I'm really glad you were born.
• My life would be about 99% less awesome without you – thanks and Happy Birthday!
For Cousin
Finally, here are some brief sayings to wish a cousin a happy birthday.
• Happy Birthday to a cousin who's been like a [brother/sister] to me.
• Birthday hugz for my cuz.
• Hope you get birthday presents by the dozen, my cousin.
Friendship is one of the most fundamental aspects of life. Sure, having a friend is normal, but a best friend? That is a divine blessing. As someone’s best friend, you must not cave to the pressure of celebrating them extraordinarily on special occasions such as birthdays.
Besides gifts and treats, words and wishes are most effective for showing affection and would have a long-lasting effect on the person. Our specially curated list of birthday wishes below should be enough to guide you. Read on!
Birthday Wish for Best Friend
Happy birthday to the best friend in the world, my confidant and partner in crime. Thank you for being such an incredible person.
Dear best friend, wishing you the best birthday yet. I pray that all your dreams and wishes come true. Always keep in mind that I love and appreciate you.
Happy birthday buddy! Here’s to more life, laughter, and happiness. You make life worth living and the world a better place. Thank you.
I hope people treat you like a king because you deserve the best. Take some time off to appreciate the far you’ve come.
You are one of a kind, dear friend. Happy birthday! I wish you more happiness than you could handle. Keep spreading love, hope, and peace.
I’ve known you since we were kids, and each year, you seem to get better at everything. In the same manner, I hope this coming year will be your best one yet. Happy birthday.
My only wish for you as you grow older is that you may find fulfillment and inner peace. Don’t let the world or external situations define who you are. Happy birthday, best friend.
You are more than just a friend or a brother to me. You are my ride or die and human diary. Thank you for all the times we’ve had and the future memories we will make. Happy birthday!
No one in this world compares to the person you have become. I appreciate you for challenging me to be a better person. As you celebrate your birthday, do it in style and keep shining because you deserve it.
Dear best friend. Happy birthday. My only reminder is that you’re never fully dressed without a smile. May your birthday be filled with utmost bliss and peace.
I am confident that you have a great future ahead, best friend. Today, we commemorate your existence and influence on us and the world. Keep shining in everything you do. Enjoy
I take this opportunity to thank God for the blessings upon your life and the far you’ve come. No one ever thought you’d grow into such a fine responsible person, but I never gave up on you. I’m praying for more birthdays in the future.
I feel blessed to be best friends with someone kind, funny, and intelligent. You have influenced me to make some of my defining life decisions, and I will forever be grateful. Happy birthday buddy!
In good times and bad, you will forever be special to me. I hope your birthday and future occasions turn out better than you expect. Above all, I pray that you will keep your mind positive as always. Happy birthday!
Long Birthday Wishes to Best Friend
Legend has it that the best moments in life are often with your family and best friends. On your birthday, I wish you countless years of happiness and success. I pray that everything good finds you. If only everyone would be privileged to get a friend like you. Happy birthday, best friend.
If eternity were an option, I’d gladly spend it by your side. Thank you for being my go-to person and the person I most cherish. Together we have gone through it all and have emerged strongly in the end. I celebrate you every day, not just today, and I pray that God will answer all your heart’s desires. Happy birthday, dear one.
Happy birthday to my long-time friend and best pal. Words could not accurately describe how grateful I am to have you in my life. You have been a pillar of light in all situations and the brightest person I know. As you turn a year older, I wish you peace and fulfillment, and I hope to see you celebrate many more.
As busy as you always are, take some time off to celebrate your past achievements and future aspirations. May the blessings of our maker be upon you, and my His wisdom guide you through and through. I cherish our friendship, but above all, your entire existence. Happy birthday, best friend.
Happy birthday buddy! Seeing you grow and overcome so many challenges confirms that you will be great. Remember, when the going gets tough, the tough always gets going. Don’t let anything ever bring you down!
My only wish for you is that you let life take on new meaning. Don’t dwell on the sorrows of the past. But use past successes as a sign that victory is assured. I hope the Almighty grants you many years of health and divine prosperity.
You are the bubbliest and most charismatic person in my life. Thank you for always being the one who brightens up the dull days. You are indeed one of a kind. Happy birthday, best friend. I wish you monumental success in everything you set your mind to do.
Happy birthday to the one soul who can change my mood instantly. Over the years, you have been a beacon of hope and light. I promise to support you in everything you do and hold your hand when you fall. Thank you for showing me what true friendship means. I love and cherish you.
It is amazing how our friendship has evolved, and we still have countless years together. I’m excited about the far you’ve come and the far you’re going. I am confident that you will be a great person in society and a role model to many. Cheers to living a fulfilled life! Happy birthday.
A long life, fulfilled dreams, a loving home, and a beautiful marriage are the key things I wish for you on your birthday. You have been a close friend and a contributor to my past successes. For that, I am eternally grateful. Celebrate your day in style, and know you always have a true friend in me. Happy birthday.
Funny Birthday Wishes for Best Friend
Having a brilliant and good-looking person as your best friend must be the best thing ever. You should feel lucky to have me in your life. Happy birthday, best friend. The best is yet to come!
Age has not been kind to you, pal. You deserve a hilarious party, something that reflects your personality. I can’t wait to spoil you today. Happy birthday, best friend.
Today I celebrate the craziest and funniest person in my life. As you grow older, I pray you’ll continue having so much energy inside you. Happy birthday buddy.
Happy birthday to the female Methuselah. You are growing old at a fast rate. Maybe it’s time you considered getting married. Needless to be, you are phenomenal in every way, and I’m glad to have you in my life.
We have waited for your special day with much anticipation. They say good things take time, but I often wonder what good you bring to the world. I’m kidding! Happy birthday, mate. You deserve all the good things.
You are lucky I won’t be around for your birthday today. I would have done everything to throw you inside a pool. Everything you want or desire is just a few steps away. Happy birthday.
Cheers to my old best friend, who still thinks he’s young. Make sure to make merry and eat everything you can, because you only get this day once every year. Happy birthday.
Your beard may be grey, your teeth might be falling, your face might be wrinkled, but at least there is cake. Let us celebrate the birth and life of a stunning soul. Feel appreciated, dear one.
Birthdays are for celebrating. For some of us, it’s time to unveil all the embarrassing photos. Expect to see all the not-so-cute pictures of you on social media. Happy birthday, best friend.
Oh, what a privilege to have a best friend who loves cooking and cleaning. I can confidently say, I have been a servant for the rest of my life. Wear a bright smile today because it’s all about you. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday, our old man. You are one of the few lucky ones who saw the stone age and the dinosaurs. I hope you celebrate this birthday like you did the first one; naked, crying, and screaming.
Happy birthday best friend. On this day, the only piece of advice I have for you is: Forget about the past and what you cannot change, focus on the future because it is bright, and forget about the present because I didn’t get you one!
Sending happy birthday wishes can be more challenging than it seems, thanks to those inviting yet pesky blank spaces on the birthday card. After all, how can you put into words everything you feel for your loved one? And how can everything fit in that space?
Maybe all you need is a little nudge — by way of some birthday quotes and sayings.
To help you send the perfect happy birthday wish, weve put together a list of our favorites below. Short, long, funny, sweet, weve tried to include every length and tone you and your card may be looking for!
So, take some time to browse. Use a quote or two for inspiration, or even borrow the words themselves. No matter how you decide to use them, know that you dont have to face those daunting blank spaces alone.
Birthday Quotes, Happy Birthday Wishes, and Birthday Sayings
• You dont get older, you get better.
• Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you. Happy birthday!
• “Just remember, once youre over the hill you begin to pick up speed.” – Charles Schulz
• “You know youre getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.” – Bob Hope
• “A party without cake is just a meeting.” – Julia Child
• “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” – Dr. Seuss
• “Dont just count your years, make your years count.” – George Meredith
• “I think all this talk about age is foolish. Every time Im one year older, everyone else is too.” – Gloria Swanson
• “It takes a long time to become young.” – Pablo Picasso
• Wishing you a birthday as amazing as you are!
• Cheers to another trip around the sun – happy birthday!
• Hoping your birthday is extra sweet.
• Sending you happy, dancing, confetti-popping, cake-filled birthday wishes!
• The older you get, the better you get. Unless youre a banana.
• Just like a fine wine, you get better with age.
• Wishing you a purrrrfect birthday.
• I am so happy you were born, and even happier youre in my life.
• To my dearest, sweetest, most wonderful friend – wishing you a year filled with nothing but happiness.
• Another year older, another year wiser, and another night well never remember. Happy birthday!
• Cheers to the birthday girl – drinks on me!
• HBD to my BFF
• Youre not old, youre classic.
• Dont worry, youre not getting old. You were already old a long time ago.
• May your birthday bloom with happiness!
• I hope that all of the beauty and kindness that you bring into the world comes back to you in the year ahead.
• Thank you for everything you do, for always being there, and for making my life so much brighter. Happy birthday!
• Getting older is mandatory, but growing up is optional.
Birthday Card Ideas
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