Birthdays are special occasions that call for a celebration, and first birthdays are all the more special to parents. Your baby may not remember the celebrations, but they can surely read all the wishes you have written for them after they grow up. So, shower as many birthday wishes as you can on the little one.
Whether you want to pen those wishes on a birthday card or put them on a banner, here is a list of beautiful, heart-melting, and even funny 1st birthday wishes.
1st Birthday Wishes For Daughter
Having a baby changes your perspective on life. It brings little joys and sweet moments every day, such as being kissed by your baby or waking up next to a cooing or gurgling baby girl. Here are some first birthday wishes your daughter will cherish once sheās old enough to understand their value:
2. "Our first year with you has been the most special year of our lives. We continue to love you more and more every day."
3. "Well, little princess, your reign over the kingdom of our hearts has reached a full year."
4. "Pink lips, bright eyes and beautiful hair, you already look like a doll! My pretty one, you are going to grow up into a star. Happy 1st birthday!"
5. "Baby girl, we could never give you a gift as great as the one you have given us. We are blessed to have a beautiful daughter."
6. "You may not remember the flavor of your first birthday cake, but you will always feel the warmth and love that your parents put into making it a special one. Happy birthday!"
8. "You have graced our lives for a full year now. Thank you for all that you have given to us. Happy birthday!"
9. "You give us a gift every day. One year with you has meant 365 special gifts for us. Each day with you in our lives is an irreplaceable and priceless present."
10. "Happy birthday to the sweetest one-year-old little girl we have ever known."
11. "Itās been a whole year since we were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. We count those blessings every day."
12. "Enjoy your special day. You deserve a lifetime of happiness."
14. "This is just the first of many "happy birthdays" for you. Have a deliciously fun 1st birthday, little cutie!"
15. Watching you grow day by day is in itself is a pretty sight. Iām sure youāll grow up into a wonderful person just like your parents. Happy first birthday, my child."
16. "With your unlimited cuteness, you have the power to make anyone do whatever you want. Happy first birthday to the most powerful person in the family right now."
17. "When you blow out your candle today, make a wish for time to stop passing by so quickly."
18. "Our lil princess, you are one year old already? Where did the days fly? We hope to celebrate many more birthdays. Happy birthday, darling."
20. "Roses are red, violets are blue, today you are one, next year youāll be two! Happy birthday!"
21. "Your first year has flown by so quickly, baby girl. Please try not to grow up too fast!"
22. "May your first year be the first of many more filled with just as much love and happiness."
23. "Happy birthday my sugar plum! May your special day and every other day bring you as much happiness as you bring to all of us!"
24. "We pray that your life continues to be a blessing to your family and that your family continues to be a blessing to you. With lots of love, Happy first birthday!"
26. "The warmest birthday greetings to my cute little princess! May this carefree happiness and joy of your first birthday continue for many years to come!"
27. "Life will have its twists and turns, ups and downs, but your innocent smile will always wipe off our frownsā¦ā¦happy first birthday!"
28. "My little darling, may every year of your life be as happy-go-lucky as your first one. Happy first birthday!"
29. "I want to give you a big hug, my precious little bug. Happy birthday to an incredibly great-looking one-year-old."
30. "Hoping you have a great start in life, my precious, little darling. May it begin with your first birthday!"
32. "You might not be able to blow out the candles on your cake. But your love is like the light of a million candles that brightens up our lives in a way that no one can explain. Happy birthday my dear girl."
33. "Your angelic smile and your innocent eyes support my belief that life is worth living despite all the troubles. Happy birthday, my daughter."
34. "Whether you turn one, thirteen or eighteen, you will always be my lifeās reigning queen. Happy first birthday."
1st Birthday Wishes For Son
Birthdays give parents a wonderful opportunity to express their love for their little boys. Here are some unique first birthday wishes for sons:
35. "You may be just a toddler and may not really care, but we promise to celebrate your birthday with pomp and flair. Happy first birthday!"
37. "Hope you get spoiled on your first birthday. You are an awesome kid and deserve the best things in your life. Enjoy your first special day, little prince!"
38. "Have an awesome day today! You might not remember it, but we all will because it is a special day ā the first of many birthdays to come."
39. "It is your big day today, little boy! We wish you a very special birthday because you only turn one once."
40. "You are one today, and this is a very special day. You might not know it yet, but you are loved by all. Have a great first birthday!"
41. "Happy first birthday! You are going to be a big boy, and we all look forward to seeing you continue to grow."
43. "Hey kiddo, we wish you a great day and hope you receive some great presents."
44. "Happy first birthday to you. Have a rocking day today, and enjoy your cake and ice-cream."
45. "Are you ready to turn one? Ready or not, you are now one! All the best to you, we love you."
46. "Nothing can explain how proud we are of you and how blessed we are to know you. Have a great birthday today."
47. "Many great wishes to you on your first birthday. I wish you nothing but happiness today."
49. "In only twelve more years, you will become a rebellious teenager who will not like being given hugs and kisses. Until then, let me cuddle you to my heartās content. Wish you a happy first birthday."
50. "We canāt believe you are now one! Have a joyful day today and always. Bless you!"
51. "We have the best son in the world, and we love you very much. Enjoy your day today."
52. "Happy first birthday to the best boy ever. Youāre loved by everyone around you, and you are going to have an awesome day today."
54. "Are you really one today? Wow, time has gone by fast. You are the best son anyone could have. Enjoy your first birthday."
55. "Many great wishes to you on your first birthday ever. I want to wish you nothing but happiness today."
56. "You are a great son, an awesome nephew, and a great brother, and you are only one! We look forward to celebrating your birthday today."
57. "You may only be turning one, but you have already made a huge impact in our world. Have a good birthday."
58. "Dear birthday boy, when you came into this world, you made everyone around you happier. We all gratefully look forward to another year of joy as we watch you grow."
60. "You have a natural ability to make people smile and laugh. You could probably do standup comedy, if only you could keep your balance better."
61. "Youāre not just one year old. You are 12 months old. That makes you sound a lot older. Happy first birthday anyway!"
62. "One year ago you came into our life and brought with you so much sunshine and joy! Happy birthday, little darling. Let me give you a huge hug!"
63. "You are so little right now but you have brought unimaginably large amounts of happiness into our lives. Happy birthday son."
64. "You seem to have miraculous powers, little one. You canāt walk or talk but the entire household functions as per your demands. Happy birthday."
66. "Who knew that one tiny little ball of sweetness (YOU) could improve the lives of so many? Happy Birthday to our little miracle."
67. "Donāt worry if you donāt understand what is happening around you. First birthdays are understood and enjoyed only in hindsight in the form of cute selfies taken by mommy and daddy. Happy birthday little one."
First Birthday Wishes For A Niece
Nieces hold a special place in the hearts of their aunts and uncles. They are pampered, spoilt and doted upon. Your nieceās first birthday gives you yet another opportunity to shower all your love and affection. Here are some first birthday wishes to show your love:
68. "Happy first birthday! Remember that thereās more to life than birthday cake, balloons, and presents. Thereās also ice cream. Whether your mom likes it or not, you will always be spoilt by me. Happy birthday to my lovely niece."
69. "Cuddle-coo, sweetie-shoo, pretty-poo ā I want to wish you a happy first birthday, but I just canāt get over how cute you are!"
70. "Everyone says you have gotten my looks! Well, then you are definitely beautiful my little girl. Happy birthday my beautiful niece!"
72. "Happy first birthday to my favorite rolly-polly of love, my honey bunch of joy."
73. "The cutest selfies ever, are the ones taken with you. Happy first birthday."
74. "Turning one year old is AWESOME! You get to smash cake all over the place, spit it back out on your Mom. If anyone gets mad at you, just cry a lot, and theyāll forgive you. Have a happy birthday, kiddo!"
75. "You have the sweetest laugh and the sweetest cry. I canāt stop loving you no matter how much I try. Happy birthday!"
76. "You are the familyās little wonder. Today is your day to steal the thunder. Happy first birthday!"
First Birthday Wishes For A Nephew
The bond between nephews and uncles/aunts is momentous. Nephews hold a special place in our hearts and give us another excuse to go overboard. Here are some special first birthday wishes for your nephew:
78. "We are lucky to have you as a nephew, and we want to say happy birthday to you."
79. "I thank God you are my nephew, and pray you will have a blessed day today. Happy first birthday to you."
80. "Are you sure that you havenāt learned how to write yet? Because you carved your name all over my heart on the very day you were born. Happy first birthday."
81. "Happy first birthday to the cutest little scamp Iāve ever known!"
82. "You are going to melt my heart and empty my pockets because I just canāt resist pampering you with gifts again and again. Happy birthday!"
84. "Happy birthday to a magical one-year-old who has me under his spell. Itās so much fun when you turn one. Happy first birthday, my little sweetheart! Enjoy every moment!"
First Birthday Wishes From Guests
One-year-olds cannot read, so you should focus on choosing a message that the mom and dad can appreciate. You can choose birthday messages that describe how adorable the baby is, or you can inject a little humor into your messages by making light fun of how the baby has turned their parentsā worlds upside down.
Here are some first birthday wishes that can give you the right amount of inspiration:
85. "Finding the perfect gift for a baby, who has already received the wonderful gift of perfect genes, is not easy. Happy first birthday to the little one and best wishes to the proud mommy and daddy!"
86. "Happy first birthday to a super-cute bundle of joy so full of energy. Lots and lots of energy from all of us!"
87. "We want to be the first ones to wish "happy first birthday" to the first baby in the family and the proud parents."
88. "Happy first birthday! At your age, life is full of so many opportunitiesā¦to throw food at grown-ups."
90. "One is more Onederful than you ever Onedered. Happy first birthday!"
91. "Congratulations, your parents have managed to tolerate you, and you have managed to tolerate your parents for one whole year. Only about two more decades to go before you move out. Happy first birthday."
92. "Happy first birthday to you! We love you like your parents do and hope you receive many amazing presents that you enjoy playing with."
93. "Your parents are lucky to have you, as you are to have them! Such a perfect family! Happy birthday little one."
94. "Forget the latest iPhone. YOU are the latest obsession of the entire family. Happy 1st birthday."
Funny First Birthday Wishes
And whatās a birthday without a little bit of fun? In fact, birthdays mean fun, frolic, and food. Here are some funny first birthday wishes that can tickle your funny bones.
96. "A first birthday is special because itās the only time when you can eat your birthday cake with your hands, face or feet! Happy bday!"
97. "Never underestimate the power that one-year-olds possess. From constant squeals to dirty nappies, they make everyone dance on their tiny fingers. Happy birthday."
98. "On your first birthday, we want to celebrate the miracle of your birth and new life by stuffing our faces in front of you. Yum! Happy first birthday!"
99. "Letās toast to a year of sleepless nights and immeasurable joy! You turned one!"
100. "Wishing you a Onederful birthday, full of Oneder."
102. "Turning one means never having to say youāre sorry. Just cry and only stop when your mom and dad have forgiven you. Enjoy the good times, while they last!"
103. "Hoping you shake, rattle and roll every second of your first birthday!"
104. "Unwrapping gifts, blowing candles, playing games, eating cake and having fun. There is so much work to do, and you are just one. Happy birthday!"
105. "Donāt be upset if you canāt blow all your candles in one go. It only means that you still have a lot to grow. Happy first birthday!"
The best wishes are ones that come from the heart. Use these as they are or as inspiration for your own. With the showering of your kind wishes and those from others, we hope your baby has a wonderful first birthday. A very happy day to him/her and congratulations to you on surviving the first year!
Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
This verse is about the blessings that we have from the Lord and can remind others of the blessings they receive today and every day.
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
We are encouraged to rejoice in this verse, which is especially important on someone's birthday.
Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
When we align our heart with God's heart, God will give us the desires of our heart. As a birthday message, this reminds us that when we are delighted in the Lord we can have confidence that the Lord is working.
Lamentations 3:22-23
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
The love of the Lord does not end, which is very encouraging. We can depend on the love and mercies of the Lord every morning including a birthday.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
In life, all good things are from God. Birthdays can be a day full of blessings. It's important to remember where blessings come from.
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
The joy that we have in the Lord is amazing because all that God is doing in our lives. He makes the path of life known to us, and when we are in His presence we have joy.
Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
This verse is an encouragement to continue to choose Christ in your life. We can have peace in our hearts because of him it is an important reminder for a birthday.
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
Birthdays are a time to celebrate life, and this verse celebrates life. We read about how God created us and how he has made us wonderfully. We know that we have life because we are created by God.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Every year that we get older, we can remember that God has a plan for us, and is working in our lives. God has created us. He has plans for us to do good works that we fulfill throughout our life.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.
As we grow older, we gain wisdom. We can be grateful as we age knowing that we are learning more and becoming wiser.
Psalm 1:3
He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
When we are invested in God and his word we are living the tree in this verse, prosperous. This is an encouraging verse to those who grow older, but also grow in wisdom becoming more like this tree planted by the water.
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
We should seek to know God more and become more like Christ. Every birthday can be a time to dedicate yourselves to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ and bring Him more glory.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
This verse encourages all to not lean on what you know but to lean on God. It can be a good reminder for on a birthday to lean into the Lord, and trust in the Lord.
No matter your age, the Lord knows and will help make your paths straight.
Psalm 20:5
May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the Lord fulfill all your petitions!
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.
God is the creator of the world and the creator of us. He is mighty and has done much for us. This verse reminds us of all that God does for us, comforting us and rejoicing over us.
Psalm 71:6
Upon you I have leaned from before my birth; you are he who took me from my mother's womb. My praise is continually of you.
Birthdays are a celebration of another year of living, God is the one who gave us life, and we should not forget to glorify him for all that he has done and will do. We should praise him always.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
This verse is a blessing that the Apostle Paul gave to the church in Rome. This is also a blessing to us today, as a birthday marks the start of another year, this verse reminds us of the blessings we have in life.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
This verse reminds people on their birthdays that we should be praising the Lord for all he has done, but it is also a reminder to pray while rejoicing and thanksgiving, today and every day.
Psalm 107:1
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
God's love for his children is never-ending. His love is steadfast and because of this we should be thankful. He brings good to our lives. Our hearts should overflow with gratitiude.
Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.
This proverb contains a blessing, that whoever trusts in the Lord will be blessed, and whoever thinks before he speaks will find good things. This is a great encouragement to give to someone who does think before they speak and trust in the Lord.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
This verse is always a good reminder that God is with us always and because of that, we don't have to be scared. This can be a great verse for a birthday as it reminds us of the courage we have in Christ even as we start another year of life.
So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.
This verse may not be as joyful as other verses you can use on a birthday, but understanding how fleeting our life is here on earth reminds us that we should be wise with every day we have because we do not know how long we will live.
2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!
The gift of salvation through Jesus Christ is the best gift anyone could have, and we as Christians do have it. On a day of getting gifts from family and friends we also should remember and be thankful for the gift of salvation, we have through Christ.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.
This verse is a blessing that was written by John to an Elder within the church. This blessing is John's well wishes for his reader.
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
This verse is an encouragement to all believers, that as they trust in the Lord, the Lord will give them strength. This is especially comforting and encouraging as one turns a year older, that God alone will carry them through, and they will find their strength in the Lord.
Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
This verse is a part of the beatitudes that Jesus speaks of during his sermon on the mount. This is a blessing from Jesus saying that those who are pure in heart will see God, a sweet blessing.
Romans 5:5
And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
This encouraging verse can be especially encouraging on a birthday as our hope in Jesus is what we as Christians are rooted in. When thinking about the blessings that we have in life we cannot forget how Jesus died for us and sent the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.
This verse is full of joy. We have refuge in God. God protects us. This can be a great birthday message that emphasizes the love and joy the father has for us, and the love and joy we can have in Jesus.
Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.
Before we were even born, God saw us and knew us. God has a plan for us, and a birthday can be a great reminder that God is working and has it all planned out.
1 Corinthians 1:4
I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus,
This verse is a reminder to the Corinthian church, from Paul that he loved them and was thankful for all the work that they were doing and that God was doing in them.
We are all given the grace of God, and grace is the unearned gift of favor, and many times birthdays are a time to receive gifts.
Psalm 34:7
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
We as Christians are assured in this verse that we are protected, and he will deliver us. As a birthday symbolizes a new year of life, this verse reminds us that God is working and protects us.
Philipians 1:6
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
If we are still alive, then God is still working in our lives. We know that from the beginning, God has a plan for us and that we are becoming more like Christ every year when we invest in our relationship with Christ.
Psalm 134:2
Lift up your hands to the holy place and bless the Lord!
This verse is about the rejoicing and praise that we should give to God. God has and will do amazing things in our future we need to make sure that we are giving the praise to Him.
1 Thessalonians 1:2-4
We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you
In Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, he writes about his thankfulness for what the church is doing there. This verse also confirms to them and us that God has chosen us and is working in us. We can be blessed knowing that He loves us.
Psalm 34:8
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
A birthday is many times a time of thankfulness and rejoicing. Knowing that God is working in us, we should be thankful to God foremost because He truly is our refuge and is good.
1 John 3:1a
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.
This verse reminds us that we are children of God. This simple truth brings us comfort that God loves and cares for us. Birthdays can be a time of starting a new year of life.
These verses may not mention the word birthday in them, but they hold encouragement and comfort to use any day but can carry special significance on someone's birthday.
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