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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How Do You Say Happy Birthday To A Beautiful Girl?
You can wish Happy Birthday to a beautiful girl in a variety of ways. You can compliment her beauty and her adorable personality. You can wish your lovely lady a happy day or a happy year. You can use a short birthday message or write her a long birthday quote.
How Do You Write A Beautiful Birthday Message?
Write from the heart. A beautiful birthday message doesn't have to be complicated. Birthday sentiments that are short and cute, can also be beautiful. Start by saying happy birthday. Then write her a compliment. Perhaps commend her on her achievements. If you need to add more, then write down your sentiments on wishing her a good birthday or year.
Happy Birthday Beautiful Quotes
• Happy Birthday Beautiful, hope all your wishes come true on your special day!
• Happy birthday, sending happy thoughts to the most beautiful woman on earth!
• Happy Birthday to you! You are beautiful inside and out, and I hope you know that!
• Happy Birthday, wishing you a beautiful day today and every day!
• Sending birthday wishes to a beautiful lady! Celebrate big!
• Happy Birthday, pretty woman! You deserve the best!
• Happy birthday beautiful! Hope your day is a fabulous as you are!
• Wishing you a birthday as beautiful as you are, Happy Birthday!
• You are amazing, and I hope the world knows how beautiful and awesome you are! Happy birthday!
• You are just as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside and I wish you the very best on your birthday today!
• Sending loving wishes to the birthday girl today. Hope you have a beautiful celebrate and a magnificent year!
Happy Birthday Beautiful Friend Quotes
• Happy birthday to my beautiful friend, every day shines a little brighter with you in it.
• Hey gorgeous gal pal, wishing you an awesome birthday today!
• Hi beautiful bestie, I hope your birthday is awesome and your wishes come true!
• As charming as you are, it's no wonder everyone adores you, including me! Happy birthday beautiful friend!
• Happy birthday, good-looking! Sending you good vibes on your special day today!
• Hey hottie, Happy birthday to my sexy partner-in-crime!
• Hey foxy lady, have a fabulous birthday! I only wish I was half as fierce as you are!
• Happy birthday hot mama, sending you some wonderful birthday vibes on your special day today!
• To my beautiful friend, you deserve the very best on your birthday today! Have a spectacular birthday!
• Happy birthday, my beautiful bff! May we be friends forever and ever! Hope this is the best year yet!
Happy Birthday Beautiful Wife or Girlfriend Quotes
• Another year older, another year wiser, and you're still as beautiful as the day I met you, Happy birthday, my love!
• To my beautiful partner, every day with you is cause for celebration. Today just make its official, Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday to my beautiful wife, you get prettier every year!
• Happy birthday to my beautiful girlfriend, you're just as gorgeous as the day I met you!
• Happy Birthday! By the way… YOU ARE STUNNING. (but you already know that)
• Hoping for a gorgeous day for my gorgeous gal, Happy birthday sweetheart!
• Happy birthday hot stuff! I'm so lucky to call you mine.
• To my love of my life, you are beautiful, kind, smart, funny… and I can go and on… but this card wouldn't fit it all. Happy birthday!
• I love you today and everyday, happy birthday my beautiful angel!
• You take my breath away every day with how exquisite you are. Hope your beautiful smile shines brighter today on your birthday! Hope to celebrate many, many more birthdays with you!
Happy Birthday Beautiful Girl Quotes
• Happy birthday beautiful girl, did you know you light up my world?
• Sending hugs, kisses and birthday wishes to a beautiful girl!
• Happy birthday you gorgeous girl! I hope all your wishes come true!
• Happy birthday to a very special girl today! Sending you lots of love on your birthday!
• Hi cutie, Have a delightful birthday! Make this birthday one to remember!
Happy Birthday Beautiful Lady Quotes
• Happy Birthday to a lovely lady, one year older, and you still look amazing!
• You are aged to perfection, happy birthday lady!
• Hey pretty lady, wishing you a fabulous birthday today!
• You have a beautiful soul and it just shines, Happy Birthday to a wonderful lady!
• To a very special lady today, may all your birthday dreams and wishes come true!
Happy Birthday Beautiful Niece Quotes
• To my beautiful niece, you have brighten everyone's lives since you came into the family. hope you have a wonderful birthday!
• Happy birthday niece, you're still the cutie pie I remember. You're just another year older today. Hope your wishes come true!
• Sending birthday wishes to a wonderful niece. We're so blessed to have a beautiful soul like yours in our family.
• Happy birthday to you, our beautiful niece! Wishing you a day and year of laughter and love!
• Here's to wonderful birthday wishes for a beautiful niece! May your day be as delightful as you are!
Happy Birthday Beautiful Sister Quotes
• Happy birthday to my beautiful sister! You are so wonderful to me, and I'm luck to call you my sis!
• You're my sister, my friend, my confidante, wishing you a birthday that is as beautiful as you are!
• People say we look alike (which is good because I'm gorgeous) Happy birthday, sis!
• We love and we fight but we'll always be family. Happy birthday sister, hope it's a good one!
• Happy birthday beautiful sister. Hope your day is as sweet as you are!
Guidance - Bday Text Messages
May God guide your path and always be with you. Happy Birthday!
Have a great Birthday! May God always guide you and show you how much he cares about your life!
May God enlighten your way in every step, give you real joy and keep you. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! May God let you find him in every path you take, be your partner and your guide!
May God be the light that guides your path and his love embrace you at all times. Happy Birthday!
God's love - Happy Birthday Text Messages
May the Lord fill your life with his love and walk with you all your days. Happy Birthday!
May God fulfill all the wonderful plans he has for you and make you feel his love. Happy Birthday!
Have a fantastic Birthday! May God let you see his wonders in your life and feel his warm love.
May God show you his sweet love and always protect you. Happy Birthday!
God's presence - Happy Text Messages for Bday
Happy Birthday! May God make you feel his presence and how important you are to him and me!
May God let you find him in all your ways. May his presence bless you. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! God set you apart because he saw your beautiful soul. May him fill you with his presence and give you what makes you happy.
May God let you feel his company anytime, let you know him and enjoy his blessings. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! May the Lord bless you deeply and fill your life with his Spirit.
Blessings from God - Happy Birthday Text SMS
May the Lord make you feel his freedom like an eagle and let you enjoy many heaven blessings! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! May God fill your life with joy and peace every day.
May God embrace you and give you all his blessings! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! May the Lord make you smile all your days and give you his favor.
May the Lord open his hands to bless you more than you can image! Have a wonderful Birthday!
Happy Birthday Wishes SMS Quotes
Birthday wishes about gratitude, people's value, love, and joy. Happy birthday text messages and quotes, which show how important is someone for you.
Grateful for your life - Bday Wishes
I'm very glad and grateful for your life. You're an amazing blessing to me! Happy Birthday!
You make my life better and happier. I'm so thankful to God because of you. Happy Birthday!
I'm so grateful for all the moments we have spent together and today is a special one. Happy Birthday! God bless you abundantly!
You are amazing - Birthday Wishes
I wish you a fantastic birthday! You're an amazing person with a good heart. May God always fill your life!
Happy Birthday! I admire you so much, you are great! I wish God take care of you in all your ways.
Have a wonderful birthday! You're very special to God and me. I wish you the best!
God has blessed my path with your life. You're an invaluable treasure. Happy Birthday! I wish you a fantastic day!
Happy Birthday! God was good by creating you. You're a blessing! I wish you a day full of love!
I understand why God created you. You're a star full of his light that makes this world better. Happy Birthday!
Since the beginning, God saw how wonderful you were. I saw the same since I met you, you are amazing. Happy Birthday!
Tons of love - Birthday Wishes SMS
God loves you so much! And so do I! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Dear, you have my heart, I love you. God makes me smile because of you!
May the Lord refresh you with his love and give you multiplied joy every day. Happy Birthday!
Please, never forget how much I love you. Your life is a precious gift from God to me. Happy Birthday!
Joy - Happy Birthday Messages
When God let me find you I was blessed. I wish you the best every day! Happy Birthday!
May God give you a long life, full of sweet moments and joyful days. Happy Birthday!
Today is a special day, God and I celebrate your life with joy. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! May your life be filled with God’s eternal joy that nothing and no one can take away.
May God smile at you every day. Happy Birthday!
Birthday SMS Wishes & Prayers
Happy birthday wishes SMS & powerful Prayers. These Happy birthday text messages ask God for His protection, guide, love, and presence.
The Lord keep you/guide you - Bday Messages
I pray the Lord to keep you and show you his kindness, fill you with hope and guide your path. Happy Birthday!
Angels to protect you and many blessings to your life. That's what I asked God today. Happy Birthday!
"May God be your strength in every path you take and always bless you.” That's my prayer. Happy Birthday!
His love - Birthday SMS Cards
I pray the Lord always makes you feel his love and also mine. Happy Birthday!
“A life full of blessings and love.” That's my prayer to God dedicated to you. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! I thank God for your life. My prayer is you can be full of his love and joy.
I pray to God to let you enjoy his kindness and love all your days. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! I ask God to give you a unique joy and fill your heart with his love.
My prayer - Bday Text Messages
I pray to God to let you live a long life with laughs, hugs, and peace. Happy Birthday!
How many fishes are in the ocean? I pray God to bless you even more than their number. Happy Birthday!
I ask God plenty of blessings to your life, just like the numerous stars in the sky. Happy Birthday!
I pray the Lord that you can enjoy life to the fullest by his side. Happy Birthday!
May God be with you - Happy Birthday SMS
Happy Birthday! I ask God to make you feel his presence and deep love all your days.
My prayer is the Lord be always with you and fulfill your dreams. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! I ask God to open his hands to bless you and fill your heart with his presence.
I ask the Lord to always be by your side and prosper you abundantly in everything. Happy Birthday!
You are a gift - Bday Messages Cards
I told God you're amazing, but he already knew it. I asked him to bless you even more! Happy Birthday!
You're an incredible gift to my life! I ask God to give you many blessings. Happy Birthday!
Birthdays are special, especially if it’s your child’s. You can bake him a cake, surprise him with gifts and throw a party for him and his friends. But nothing could be more special than a hand-written greeting card with loving birthday wishes for your son.
Happy Birthday Wishes for Son
Birthdays are happy for the child and happier for his parents! Here are some beautiful happy birthday wishes you can send to your son.
"Dear son, today is your big day! I feel so blessed and lucky to have you as my child. Happy birthday!"
"Happy birthday, son! We’ve watched you grow into an amazing man. May the year ahead continue to exceed your expectations!"
"Unending love, undivided attention, eternal pampering, everlasting affection, and endless care. These are the things that we can do for you, our dear son. Stay happy and have a happy birthday!"
"You are a wonderful person and deserve a wonderful life. We are always there for you, my son. Wish you a very happy birthday."
"Happy birthday to the biggest gift and the biggest joy in our life! There’s no limit to how much we love you!"
"Wishing a very happy birthday to our awesome son. We wish that all your dreams and hopes will come true!"
"There’s nothing more exciting and satisfying to have seen you grow and turn into such an amazing person. Wishing you a very happy birthday!"
"We’re so lucky to have such a great son like you. Happy birthday, kiddo!"
"Congratulations on your special day, dear! You are such a wonderful person, we cherish all the special moments that we share."
"If your birthday is only half as wonderful as you are, it will be the greatest celebration of the year. No one deserves it more than you. May your special day be filled with tons of cake and presents."
"Sometimes I wonder what I did to deserve a son so wonderful as you. But most of the time, I just thank God that He blessed my life and gave it meaning by giving me you. Happy birthday, my dear son."
"Happy birthday to the best son ever! You’re totally rad, and you know it! Go celebrate. Have all the fun, and remember that we love you so much!"
"Son… we may not say it often, but today is a perfect day to let you know what a precious gift you are to us! Happy birthday, son."
"Son, you’re our greatest blessing. May your birthday and all your tomorrows be blessed with everything good in life!"
"Thanks, son, for giving us the opportunity to become the best parents that we could ever be. May you have a great birthday and a wonderful year ahead!"
"We’re so fortunate to have a fantastic son like you. You’ve always been a beacon of light for us. Happy birthday, son!"
"We always believe that miracles happen to one in a billion. But we have never thought that we would be among the lucky ones until we had you, our beloved son. Wonderful birthday!"
"We’ve always been proud of you. Now more than ever, our hearts are bursting with pride, because you’ve grown into a remarkable person – so full of love, caring, and joy. Happy birthday, dear, dear boy!"
21. "Regardless of whether you are a young teenage boy or an old man, you will forever remain our little bundle of joy. Happy birthday, son."
"Yesterday’s echoes bring back sweet memories of you. Tomorrow holds the promise of sweeter moments. May today, your birthday, be sweetened with the joy and wonder you bring everyone."
"Dear son, you are the only reason we look forward to life with a smile, and you will be the only reason we look back on life with a smile. Happy birthday."
"Need help? We’ll be there. Celebrating? We’ll be there. Just want to talk? Count on us to be there. It’s not because we have lots of time — we have lots for you. Happy birthday, son."
"You are loved for the smart kid you are, the charming person you will grow to be and the wonderful son you will always be! Enjoy your Big Day!"
"Happy birthday to a son who is good-looking, intelligent, charming and really wonderful. Have a great day dear boy!"
"Our toddler, you will always be. A piece of our hearts, you will always be. The apple of our eyes, you will always be. Our life’s purpose, you will always be. Happy birthday, sonny."
Birthday Wishes For Son From Mother
Is it your son’s birthday today? Is he turning 18? or 35? or 50? Doesn’t matter how old your son may be, he will always be your precious child. The bond between a mother and son will always be a special one. Make it grander by wishing him the best in life with these birthday wishes.
"Son, no matter how old you get, you’ll always be my little prince. Hope you have a truly wonderful birthday."
"When times are tough, all it takes are thoughts of you to pull me through. Your hugs and kisses nourish my soul, and I’m so grateful that I have a son as precious as you. Happy birthday, darling!"
"Dear son, I wish many such happy and beautiful occasions will follow this birthday. My love and best wishes will always be with you! Wish you a very happy birthday!"
"Happy birthday, son. My birthday wish for you is that each year brings you: more wisdom; more dreams; more laughter; and more wishes."
"Dear son, you have been the most beautiful gift from God. I have cherished all the precious moments watching you grow up, and the tender memories will remain close to my heart forever! I love you son. Happy birthday!"
"Son, your eyes give me the will to fight back, even when things go off-track. Your hugs give me a reason to smile, even when problems pile. Your love is what keeps me going. It is what keeps my heart beating… Happy birthday my little boy!"
"When you were born, I couldn’t even fathom how much you’d come to mean to me. You are my everything. May your special day be filled with untold splendor. Happy birthday!"
"A very happy birthday son! You will always have a piece of my heart. I love you!"
"I am your biggest fan, your protector; I will always defend you, I will get frustrated; I will be proud of you; I will be your confidant and love you unconditionally, because forever and always I am your mom. Happy birthday, son!"
"A son is love that lasts a lifetime. I will always love you, sweetheart. Happy birthday."
"You always manage to fill my heart with love and positivity. I wish I could be there on your birthday to hug you in person, but know that my thoughts are always with you."
"I know you can’t wait to be the king of your own castle, but I hope you know that you’ll always be a little prince to me. May your birthday be filled with boundless humor and joy."
"Each year on your birthday, I think of the moment I first heard you cry. It was the most beautiful moment of my life… Happy birthday, son!"
"I hope that this year your birthday is just the beginning of an unforgettable journey that will lead you to an even more amazing future. Remember to always continue to wish and dream."
"You changed the world as soon as you entered. Time flies so fast you have become a lot stronger and bigger, but you will always be my baby."
"My dear son, I want you to know that you have always been the Sun in my life. You have been the bright daylight of my life that shined through each day of my life since you were born. Wish you a very happy birthday!"
"Words are simply not enough to express how amazing I feel to have you as my son. I love you. You make my life complete. Happy birthday, son."
"You will always be my sunshine, my little angel. I love you so much! Happy birthday, son!"
"Happy birthday. You’re smart, funny, thoughtful, and best of all, a terrific son! I wish you a great day filled with presents and great desserts."
"You are the reason I get out of bed every single day of my life. Your existence has given my life a meaning and a purpose. I love you, son. Happy birthday!"
"I never thought a son could be so wonderful, so kind, so smart, so sweet, so the opposite of what I thought boys were like. Happy birthday to my favorite boy in the world."
"You are not just a son to me. You’re my life, my soul, my heart and most of all, the reason for my existence. Happy birthday my darling."
"My joy in having you as my son is something that can’t be measured. It can only be felt through lots of hugs, kisses, and adoration. I’m so happy I was blessed with a son as astounding as you."
"From the moment they placed you in my arms, you snuggled right into my heart. Happy birthday baby boy!"
"You have such a rare gift in life: you make it so easy to love you. Happy birthday to my mischievous, darling, and absolutely adorable son. May you be healthy and happy on your special day."
"No matter how many birthdays come and go, you’ll forever be my pride and joy. No other could ever take your place in my heart. You bring me everlasting joy and affection. Happy birthday to the apple of my eye."
"Son… you make every single day of my life feel like Mother’s Day. Happy birthday."
Birthday Wishes For Son From Father
You want to wish your son the best on his birthday, but are words failing you? Worry not. Here are a few wishes for dads who want to wish their sons a happy birthday.
"Dear son, wherever you are in life, always remember that I will be proud of you forever."
"When you were little, I used to be your hero, but now you’ve become mine. I can’t believe how much you’ve grown in the last few years. You’ve become an intelligent, strong, and brave young boy I am proud of."
"You are my pride and joy, a man after my own heart. Happy birthday, son!"
"Son, you are a shining example of everything that’s right in this world. May your future be as bright, starting with your special day. Happy birthday."
"The road ahead of you holds endless possibilities! Happy birthday, son."
"As you grow up, make sure you have more dreams than memories, more opportunities than chances, more hard work than luck and more friends than acquaintances. May you have the very best in your life. Happy birthday, son!"
"You always go the distance & never give up. That’s one of the many reasons we’re so proud you’re our son. Happy birthday dear boy!"
"It is great to have a son who you can love. But it is the best feeling in the world when your son loves you back endlessly. Happy birthday to one such son."
"Son, may every dream and wish you have not only come true but also lead to an amazing future for you!"
"You give me so many reasons to be proud of you: you’re smart, funny, and courageous. May your birthday be filled with every delight you could possibly imagine this year."
"No matter how many of your birthdays come and go, you will always be my little slugger. Happy birthday!"
"I may have taught you to become a good student, good citizen, good sportsperson and a good mate. But you my son, have taught me the most important thing of all – how to become an amazing father. Happy birthday."
"Son, whatever the destination, know that you deserve all the awesome things life has in store. Happy birthday!"
"You’ve been a blessing from the start, and I love you son with all my heart. Happy birthday"
"May your heart be filled with loads of love and compassion. May you have success, happiness, and joy all your days. Happy birthday, son!"
"The naughty smirk in your eyes, I thought you have grown up to be wise. But you are still at your mischievous best, and still, you are better than all the rest! Happy birthday dear son."
"On your special day, I wish you strength and determination to achieve all your goals and touch the stars! Have a brilliant birthday, dear son!"
"Having a son like you is one of the greatest joys in my life, so your birthday is a joyous occasion fit for a celebration. Happy birthday, dear boy!"
"No matter what direction you take in life, I will always send you the best of wishes. I hope that this year your birthday is filled with everything you could want. Happy birthday, son!"
"Your naughty pranks and complains, your mischief repeated time and again; still you are the best son anyone can ever ask. Stay blessed, happy birthday!"
Funny Birthday Wishes For Son
Add some humor to the wishes for your extra naughty or mischievous boy! He’ll love these for sure.
"Abracadabra! Alakazam! I can’t believe how lucky I am. I have the most magical son in every way. So, I want to wish you a happy birthday. Poof!"
"On your birthday I wish that I could stop time. Not only to keep you with me forever but so that I can stop feeling so old! Happy birthday to my son who at least makes me feel young at heart."
"Son, you are the world’s greatest TV watcher, mess-generator, game player and fridge raider! Still, you are my golden boy. Happy birthday, dear!"
"Do you know what famous person was born on this very special day? Well, I don’t know either. I only know of you. Happy birthday, darling!"
"Two tips on your birthday: forget the past, you cannot change it. Forget the present, because I didn’t get you one. Happy birthday my boy!"
"Just think, if we hatched out of eggs like birds instead of being born, we’d have to tell people Happy Hatch Day!" instead of happy birthday."
"You grow wiser with each passing year. Soon, you’ll be as smart as me. Happy birthday, son!"
"Dear son, you are our life’s most awesome home run. Happy birthdays."
"You are getting taller and taller with each birthday. Thank god you are showing at least some sign of growing up. Happy birthday, son."
"The sitcom of our life became a blockbuster hit after you came in a supporting role and later took over as the lead. Happy birthday, sonny."
"Happy birthday, you son of a really nice lady who deserves respect!"
"When you were young, I tried to teach you everything, but now that you’re growing older, you seem to think you know it all already! I love you anyway. Happy birthday, son!"
"When you were young, I taught you how to walk and talk. Now I have to teach you how to sit down and shut up. Happy birthday, smarty pants!"
"They say that love is all you need… So I didn’t get you a present this time. I love you! Happy birthday, son!"
"Happy birthday son! I promise to sing extra loud at the party, just for you!"
Birthday cards with greetings may seem old school, but loving words to wish your boy a happy birthday can never get tiring. If you don’t want to borrow words from anyone, pen down your own words, no matter how simple they may seem. You say it best when you say it from the heart.