Have you been searching for a unique way to wish someone a happy birthday? Well, you aren’t alone. After all, who doesn’t want to show their love with that perfect birthday wish! Everyone is looking for a unique way to say happy birthday.
This is why we’ve collected together 50 different ways to say happy birthday. Plus, we have something extra for you below, so read on.
How to Say Happy Birthday 50 Different Ways
You sustained one more year. Congrats!
I wish you a happier birthday than anyone else has wished you.
Didn’t we just celebrate this like a year ago?
You sustained one more year. Congrats!
Don’t count the candles, enjoy your day.
Happy you day.
Age is just a number.
I’m glad you were born.
I’m thinking of you on your birthday.
Another year, another 365 trips around the sun. May your next 365 trips be your best yet.
Time for your birthday tickles!
Happiest birthday to the happiest person I know.
May all your wishes come true.
Happy oldest-you-have-ever-been and youngest-you-will-ever-be-again day
Happy older you day.
Many happy returns of the day.
Many more happy returns.
To good health and happiness, happy birthday.
Have a good one.
May the best of your birthdays be today, and today be the least of those yet to come.
Happy level up day.
Happy anniversary of the day you were brought from the warm comfort of your mother’s womb into this world.
I congratulate you on surviving another year.
Haha, you’re older than me. Happy birthday.
Congratulations on another spin around the sun.
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Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.
Have a smashing birthday.
Happy birthday and happy every day, you are loved.
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Have an ecstatically happy birthday.
Love, happiness, and a day full of joy for you.
Happy anni-birth-ery!
It’s your day.
It’s your special day.
You’re how old now!? Whoa.
It’s your birthday, time to celebrate.
Have a birthday.
Of all the people I know, you are the one whose birthday is today.
It’s your birthday, yet you are a gift to the world.
Happy birthday, champ.
Cut the cake, pour the champagne, and let the good times flow.
Here’s to aging and wrinkles.
Another birthday?
HBD
I wish you have the nicest birthday ever!
Have a fabulous birthday.
Wishing you many more candles to blow.
A day just for you.
How to Say "Happy Birthday" in Different Languages
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag – German.
Bon Anniversaire – French.
Buon Compleanno – Italian.
Charoúmena Genéthlia – Greek.
Eyd Mawlid Saeid – Arabic.
Feliz Aniversario – Portugese.
Feliz Cumpleaños – Spanish.
Furaha ya Kuzaliwa – Swahili.
Gefeliciteerd Met Je Verjaardag – Dutch.
Gratulerer Med Dagen – Norwegian.
Hauʻoli lā hānau – Hawaiian.
La Multi Ani – Romanian.
Maligayang Kaarawan – Filipino.
Otanjoubi Omedetou – Japanese.
Saeng-il Chugha – Korean.
Selamat Hari Lahir – Malaysian.
Selamat Ulang Tahun – Indonesian.
Sheng Ri Kuai Le – Chinese.
Veels Geluk Met Jou Verjaarsdag – Afrikaans.
Say Happy Birthday in a Video Gift
The best way to say happy birthday is from the heart. And the best kind of birthday gift comes from the heart. So tell someone happy birthday with a VidDay video gift.
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.
Belated birthday wishes for a friend
• Happy Little-Bit-Late Birthday! Sorry I forgot, but I wanted to send you belated birthday wishes all the same!
• Wishing you a belated happy birthday, pal! Sorry I missed the big day, but thought I’d extend your birthday a little longer.
• A belated happy birthday to you. May all the good things that life has to offer always find their way to your doorstep (hopefully quicker than this card!)
• Despite my wishes being a little late, you know they are straight from the bottom of my heart. I wish you success in all your endeavors. Happy belated birthday, my friend.
• It’s never too late to wish a wonderful friend like you happy birthday. May your life be full of peace, joy, happiness and success. Happy belated birthday friend.
Belated birthday wishes for your cousin
• Good things come to those who wait! Happy belated birthday Cousin!
• We all know that birthdays are special, but someone like you is special everyday! Happy belated birthday Cousin!
• I didn’t forget your birthday, I just wanted to prolong the celebration! Happy happy birthday cuz!
• In another part of the world it’s custom to send birthday wishes the day after someone’s birthday. I don’t know where, but I’m there! Happy belated birthday to my favourite cousin.
• I know it seems like I forgot your birthday, but actually I was just waiting for a quiet moment to tell you how special you are. Happy belated birthday cousin!
• Wishing my dear cousin a happy belated birthday! You will always be more like a sibling to me. Sending lots of love to you.
• Sorry this card is a bit late. I remembered your birthday, just not the date! Happy belated birthday cousin!
Belated birthday wishes for your niece
• Even though this is late, it’s never too late to wish you the best of everything! Happy birthday niece!
• Your birthday came, and then it went. Here’s the message I should have sent. Belated happy birthday my beautiful niece! Sorry this message is late, but I thought I’d include a small poem to make it up to you.
• May you always be as wise as the old oaks, as graceful as the falling leaves and more punctual than this birthday card. Happy birthday my dear niece. Sorry for the late wishes!
• Since you were born I’ve been wishing you only the best. It’s been a pleasure to watch you grow into the incredible woman you are today, and I am so sorry to have missed this momentous occasion. Sending you much love and the heartiest belated birthday wishes.
• You are an absolute joy in our lives and not a day goes past that I don’t think of you. Sorry to have missed your birthday, but I celebrate the woman you have become every day! Happy belated birthday niece!
Belated birthday wishes for your aunt
• This wish is late so that you can celebrate longer! Happy belated birthday aunt!
• To my favourite Auntie, happy happy belated birthday! I’m so sorry that I missed the special day, but, to me, you are special every day!
• Thank you for always being like a second mother to me. I appreciate all you do and wish you only the best for the next chapter in your life! Apologies for the belated birthday wishes!
• I’m so sorry I forgot your birthday, but how do you expect me to remember when you don’t look any older! Belated happy birthday to my beautiful aunt!
• Now that everyone else’s wishes have worn off, you can have a great big one from me! Happy belated birthday sweet Aunty!
• I’m so incredibly sorry for missing your special day Auntie! Please forgive me and accept my sincerest wishes in celebration of your birthday. I know that you will succeed in all that you set out to achieve.
Belated birthday wishes for your uncle
• The world is made up of two types of people. Meticulously punctual types and the awesome fun people like me who don’t own calendars. Happy belated birthday uncle!
• Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about you. Apparently very ‘lately’! Happy belated birthday uncle! Sorry I missed it! Will be sure to catch the next one. Wishing you all the best.
• Sorry I missed the beginning of this new chapter, glad to see that it's off to a roaring start! Happy happy belated birthday to you, Uncle!
• Sorry for the belated wishes but today, I’ll raise a toast to you and hope you enjoy all the finer things in life. You’ll always be the coolest uncle around. Happy belated birthday uncle!
Belated birthday wishes for your dog
• In my eyes, every day with you is worth celebrating! Sorry I missed your birthday my special pooch.
• Happy belated birthday dog! Sorry for the late wishes, but the treats will make up for it I’m sure.
• Thanks for being happy to see me when I come home, even when I miss your birthday! Happy belated birthday dog friend!
• Even though you had no idea, I feel terrible for missing your birthday! Happy belated birthday dog. Wishing you a happy future filled with walks, tennis balls and treats! Thanks for being my best friend.
• Sorry I missed your birthday, bud. It was the cat’s fault! Your belated birthday wishes come complete with a fancy cooked dinner and your favourite back rub. All the best for the dog years head!
Belated happy birthday in French
The French express their belated birthday wishes by saying ‘Joyeux anniversaire avec un peu de retard’.
Belated happy birthday in Spanish
In Spanish, they say ‘Feliz cumpleaños atrasado!’.
Belated happy birthday in Chinese
The way to wish someone a belated happy birthday in Chinese is ‘请接受我迟到的生日祝福’.
Belated happy birthday in Italian
In Italian, to wish someone a belated birthday you say ‘Auguri in ritardo’.
If you’ve missed a loved one's birthday don’t fret! These things happen and now you’ve got some ideas of how to make it up to them. Just remember that it really is the thought that counts. Even if it’s a little late.
Loving birthday wishes for moms.
Birthday cards for moms are a great opportunity to thank them for all that they do. Think about a message that they can hold onto forever, and that will encourage them to sit back, relax, and enjoy their special day to the fullest.
• "Happy birthday, Mom. Everyday I am grateful to have you in my life. Let today be another reminder that you’re the best. Love you."
• "You’re more than a mother. You’re the greatest woman I know. Thank you for everything, and happy birthday."
• "Hope your day is full of relaxation, an abundance of love, and your favorite type of cake."
• "Mom, if it weren’t for you I would never have become the person I am today. Thank you for being a role model, mother, and an amazing friend. And most important of all, happy birthday."
• "Mom, thanks for all your support and your invaluable life lessons. Cheers to your best birthday yet."
• "I’m so lucky to have a mother like you. You are my best friend, the best mom, and the best person I know. Happiest of birthdays to you."
• "Roses are red, violets are blue. There’s no one I’d rather turn to you in times of trouble than you. Happy birthday to you mom, you’re the best."
• "Mom, you know how to bring our family together like none other. We love you with all of our hearts. Happy birthday, dear mother. Love, your children."
• "Mom, you are a role model, a genius, a superwoman, a five-star chef, and the most gorgeous person I know. How do you do it all? Cheers to another year of living your best life, happy birthday."
• "I am sending warm wishes and loving thoughts your way for your birthday. Even though we are apart, you will always be in my thoughts as well as in my heart. Happy birthday, Mom."
• "Sometimes life gets tough, but I always rest assured that I can make it over any obstacle in my way with the power of your love. Thanks for being the best mom the world has to offer, happy birthday."
• "Throughout my whole life, you have showered me with your love. Thank you for always giving me your all. I do my best always to return the favor. Happy birthday, mom."
• "Happy birthday, Ma. My hope is to be the amazing role model for my own family one day as you have been for ours. Your love is the best."
• "Thank you for always providing me with hope, encouragement, joy, and support. You are the best, and I hope that your birthday is as unforgettable as you are."
• "Everyday I learn something new from your grace, wonder, and compassionate soul. Here’s to another year of invaluable life lessons. Happy birthday, Mom."
Funny happy birthday messages for moms.
A birthday is a day that should be full of joy, so laughter is heavily encouraged. Keep your mom’s sense of humor in mind as you compose your fun-filled greeting.
• "However old you are is the new 30. Happy birthday."
• "Like a fine wine, we get better with age. Or maybe we just feel better about our age with a little bit of wine."
• "Happy birthday to someone who is smart, talented, pretty, creative, and fabulous. I love that we’re so much alike."
• "It is scientifically proven that people who have more birthdays live longer. Congrats on your success."
• "At least you’re not as old as you will be next year. Happy birthday."
• "Just like you’re not supposed to have a favorite child, I’m not supposed to have a favorite parent. But between you and me, let’s just say dad didn’t get as great of a gift as you’re getting this year. Happy birthday, Mom. From your unofficial favorite child."
• "Here’s to hoping all your candles this year don’t set off the fire alarm. Your birthday is gonna be lit."
• "You may be getting older Mom, but think on the bright side, you’ll at least always be younger than Dad. Happy birthday."
• "Just imagine the things you’d want to hear on your birthday and then pretend I said them. Love you, mom."
• "Your birthday outshines all the other 364 days of the year. Happy birthday, mom."
• "If things really do get better with age, then you’re nearing perfection. I bet it feels as good as it looks. Happy birthday, mom."
• "For your birthday, how about a fruit salad instead of cake? A fruit salad with mostly grapes – no, all grapes. Fermented grapes. Wine it is."
• "I can barely keep up with everyone’s birthdays these days, but you better believe I’d never forget yours. Happy birthday to the best mom there is."
• "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the best woman in the world was born. Happy birthday, mom."
Happy birthday quotes for moms.
When the right words are hard to find, there’s no shame in taking inspiration from someone or something else. Enjoy our hand-picked quotes below to share with mom on her special day.
• "I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles." - Audrey Hepburn
• "The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." - Oprah Winfrey
• "A beautiful woman delights the eye; a wise woman, the understanding; a pure one, the soul." - Minna Antrim
• "You can be gorgeous at 30, charming at 40, and irresistible for the rest of your life." - Coco Chanel
• "A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take." - Cardinal Mermillod
• "I decided if you’re lucky enough to be alive, you should use each birthday to celebrate what your life is about." - Mary Steenburgen
• "When someone asks if you’d like cake or pie, why not say you want cake and pie?" - Lisa Loeb
• "A beautiful woman is like a painting and remains beautiful no matter how old she is." - Chloe Thurlow
• "The heart of a good mother is as big as the ocean; accommodating all kinds of things and sweeping all unwanted things to its shores." - Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
• "With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come." - William Shakespeare
• "It’s that heart of gold, & stardust soul that make you beautiful." - R.M. Broderick
• "I love my mother as trees love water and sunshine. She helps me grow, prosper, and reach great heights." - Terri Guillemets
• "My favorite thing about being a mom is just what a better person it makes you on a daily basis." - Drew Barrymore
• "Birthdays are nature’s way of telling you to eat more cake." - Jo Brand
• "No matter your age, you will always need your mom." - Unknown
Happy birthday messages for Grandmothers.
Often, the most meaningful gift for a grandmother on her special day is a heartfelt card. Start your card with one of our messages below, and feel free to add an anecdotal detail that will put a smile on your grandmother’s face.
• "Grandma, you’ve always wished the best for me, so today I’m wishing the best for you. Happy birthday."
• "I may not be there to celebrate with you today Grandma, but you are always in my heart. I hope your birthday is nothing but the best."
• "There is no grandma in the world that can compare to you. Thank you for being the guiding light for our family and giving us the gift of so much love and joy. We love you."
• "Oh grandma, today you are younger than ever. Thank you for teaching me all about love, kindness, and eternal youth. I am fortunate to have you, happy birthday."
• "Happy Birthday, Grandma. Sit back, relax, and let us spoil you as much as you’ve spoiled us today. You deserve it."
• "To talk to, laugh with, learn from — thanks for being an amazing grandmother and an awesome friend. Happy birthday, I love you."
• "Happy birthday Grandma. Take some time out for yourself today, you deserve it more than anyone I know."
• "I know you have everything in the world, so if there is one thing I wish for you today, it would be excellent health and many more amazing memories with your children and grandchildren. Happy birthday."
• "Have a wonderful birthday, grandmother. Thank you for your endless love, patience, warmth, and support. You are truly an angel."
• "My sweet grandmother, when I was young, I dreamt of becoming a woman like you. Your support, love, and faith made me the person I am now. I can’t be grateful enough for it. Happy birthday."
• "If things really do get better with age, then you’re nearing perfection. I bet it feels as good as it looks. Happy birthday, Grandma."
• "Happy birthday to the prettiest, smartest and kindest grandmother on the Earth. I am so lucky that you’ve been kind enough to pass down these genes to the rest of us."
• "Grandma, you have given me such great advice over the years. I want to take this special day and use it as an opportunity to thank you for all that and more. You’re the best."
• "Whether it’s your 60th, 80th, or 100th birthday, you look as beautiful as ever, Grandma. Happy birthday to the happiest woman I know."
• "There is not a single day I don’t think about you and all that you’ve done for me. Happy birthday, Grandma."
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