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 she’s 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. "It’s 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. I’m sure you’ll 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 you’ll 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 frowns……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 life’s 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 – 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 heart’s content. Wish you a happy first birthday."
50. "We can’t 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. You’re 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. "You’re 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 can’t 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. "Don’t worry if you don’t 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 niece’s 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 there’s more to life than birthday cake, balloons, and presents. There’s 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 – I want to wish you a happy first birthday, but I just can’t 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 they’ll forgive you. Have a happy birthday, kiddo!"
75. "You have the sweetest laugh and the sweetest cry. I can’t stop loving you no matter how much I try. Happy birthday!"
76. "You are the family’s 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 haven’t 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 I’ve ever known!"
82. "You are going to melt my heart and empty my pockets because I just can’t 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. It’s 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 parents’ 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 opportunities…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 what’s 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 it‘s 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. "Let’s 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 you’re 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. "Don’t be upset if you can’t 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!
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As a parent, there is nothing more important than ensuring that our children are happy, healthy, and fulfilled in life. And what better way to show our love and care for them than by showering them with prayers on their special day.
So, let’s dive in and explore these beautiful birthday prayers together!
Birthday Prayers for Daughters
Dear God, on this special day, I ask for your blessings and guidance for my daughter. May you shower her with your love and grace, and help her to grow in wisdom, strength, and courage. May she always know that she is loved and cherished by us, and may she find joy and fulfillment in all that she does.
Heavenly Father, as my daughter celebrates another year of life, I pray that you fill her heart with love, peace, and happiness. May she continue to grow in faith and wisdom, and may you guide her steps along the path of life. May she always know that she is precious in your sight, and may she find joy and fulfillment in your presence.
Lord, I thank you for the gift of my daughter, and on this special day, I pray for your blessings and protection over her life. May you give her the strength and courage to face life’s challenges, and may you surround her with your love and grace. May she always know that she is cherished and loved by us, and may she find joy and fulfillment in all that she does.
Dear God, on this special day, I pray for my daughter’s health, happiness, and success. May she continue to grow in wisdom and grace, and may you guide her steps along the path of life. May she always know that she is loved and cherished by us, and may she find joy and fulfillment in all that she does.
Heavenly Father, I pray for my daughter on her birthday, that you bless her with your love and grace. May you guide her steps along the path of life, and help her to grow in faith and wisdom. May she always know that she is loved and cherished by us, and may she find joy and fulfillment in all that she does.
Lord, I thank you for my daughter’s life and for the joy and love she brings to our family. On her birthday, I pray that you bless her with good health, happiness, and success in all her endeavors. May she always feel your presence in her life, and may she know that she is loved and valued by us.
Heavenly Father, as my daughter celebrates another year of life, I pray that you continue to bless her with your love and grace. May she grow in wisdom and understanding, and may she always seek your guidance and direction in her life. May she find joy and fulfillment in all that she does, and may she know that she is loved and cherished by us.
Dear God, I pray for my daughter on her special day, that you bless her with good health, happiness, and success. May she continue to grow in faith and wisdom, and may you guide her steps along the path of life. May she always know that she is loved and cherished by us, and may she find joy and fulfillment in all that she does.
Lord, I thank you for the gift of my daughter’s life, and on her birthday, I pray for your blessings and protection over her. May she always walk in the light of your love, and may you give her the strength and courage to face life’s challenges. May she find joy and fulfillment in all that she does, and may she know that she is loved and cherished by us.
Heavenly Father, I pray for my daughter on her birthday, that you fill her heart with your love and grace. May she continue to grow in faith and wisdom, and may you guide her steps along the path of life. May she find joy and fulfillment in all that she does, and may she always know that she is loved and cherished by us.
Dear God, as my daughter celebrates another year of life, I pray that you bless her with your peace, love, and joy. May she always know how much she is loved by us, and may she find comfort and strength in your presence. Guide her steps and fill her life with your blessings, and may she always find joy and fulfillment in all that she does.
Heavenly Father, on this special day, I pray for your blessings and protection over my daughter’s life. May she continue to grow in faith and wisdom, and may you guide her steps along the path of life. May she know that she is loved and cherished by us, and may she find joy and fulfillment in all that she does.
Lord, I pray for my daughter on her birthday, that you bless her with good health, happiness, and success. May you give her the courage and strength to face life’s challenges, and may she always find comfort and peace in your presence. May she know that she is loved and cherished by us, and may she find joy and fulfillment in all that she does.
Dear God, I thank you for my daughter’s life and the joy she brings to our family. On her birthday, I pray that you bless her with your love and grace. May she continue to grow in wisdom and understanding, and may she always know that she is loved and valued by us. May she find joy and fulfillment in all that she does, and may she always seek your guidance and direction in her life.
Heavenly Father, as my daughter celebrates another year of life, I pray that you bless her with your love and protection. May you guide her steps and help her to grow in faith and wisdom. May she know that she is loved and cherished by us, and may she find joy and fulfillment in all that she does. Thank you for the gift of her life, and may she always be surrounded by your blessings.
You are one of my biggest blessings, my dear daughter. On your birthday, I pray that God blesses you with all the happiness, love, and blessings that your heart can hold. May your life be a constant source of joy and fulfillment.
Happy birthday to my precious baby girl! May you continue to grow in wisdom, strength, and courage. May God bless you with a life filled with love, laughter, and all the good things that your heart desires.
Dear Jesus, I pray that you bless my daughter on her special day. May your love and grace surround her, and may she always walk in the light of your love. Bless her with good health, happiness, and success, and may her life be a testament to your glory.
On your special day, I pray that God blesses you with a happy life filled with joy, peace, and all the good things that life has to offer. Happy birthday, my beloved daughter!
May your life be as beautiful as you are, my dear daughter. Happy birthday! May God bless you with a life filled with love, laughter, and all the beautiful things that make life worth living.
Here’s wishing my daughter a fun-filled birthday celebration! May this day be filled with laughter, joy, and all the fun that you deserve. May your life be a constant source of fun and happiness.
Happy birthday to my dearest daughter! You are the light of my life and the joy of my heart. May God bless you with a long and prosperous life, filled with love, laughter, and all the good things that life has to offer.
Dearest darling daughter, on your special day, I pray that God showers you with His love and grace. May you always be surrounded by blessings and happiness, and may your life be filled with beauty and wonder.
Happy birthday to my sweet girl! You are a true blessing in my life and the lives of everyone around you. May God bless you with a life filled with sweetness, happiness, and all the joys that your heart desires.
Wishing my wonderful daughter a wonderful birthday! May this special day be filled with love, laughter, and countless blessings from above. May your life be filled with joy, peace, and all the wonderful things that you deserve.
Prayers to Write in Daughter’s Birthday Card
Looking for a shorter prayer to write inside your daughter’s birthday card? Here are some beautiful short prayers for daughters.
May God bless you abundantly on your special day and always. May you have a joyous and unforgettable birthday celebration, my dear daughter!
Wishing you a happy birthday filled with love, laughter, and wonderful memories. May God’s grace and blessings be with you now and always, my precious daughter.
On your special day, I pray that God continues to bless you with good health, happiness, and success. May you always walk in the light of his love and grace. Happy birthday, my sweet daughter!
May God’s love and blessings shine upon you on your birthday and throughout the coming year. May you continue to grow in wisdom, grace, and faith. Happy birthday, my lovely daughter!
As you celebrate another year of life, I pray that God blesses you with his infinite grace and love. May you always know how much you are loved and cherished by us. Happy birthday, my beautiful daughter!
May your birthday be a special day filled with happiness, love, and blessings. May God’s favor and protection be with you always. Happy birthday, my dear daughter!
On your special day, I pray that God blesses you with peace, joy, and contentment. May you always follow your dreams and find success in all that you do. Happy birthday, my wonderful daughter!
May God’s blessings be upon you on your birthday and throughout the coming year. May you continue to grow in wisdom, strength, and courage. Happy birthday, my amazing daughter!
I pray that God’s love and grace surround you on your birthday and every day. May you always know how special you are to us and to him. Happy birthday, my precious daughter!
May God bless you with a beautiful day filled with love, laughter, and happiness. May your birthday be a joyful reminder of how much you are loved and valued. Happy birthday, my beloved daughter!
We hope these birthday prayers for your daughter have provided you with some inspiration and guidance on how to express your love and blessings on her special day. Whether your daughter is young or all grown up, a heartfelt prayer can convey your love and hopes for her life in a way that no gift or card can.
Remember, every day is a gift from God, and on this special day, let us express our gratitude and love for our daughters through prayer. May God bless you and your daughter on this special day and always, and may your daughter have the happiest birthday! You can also find birthday prayers for sons here.