Birthdays are a great occasion to send some warm and heartfelt birthday messages to someone that is dear to you, so it is important to have the right words to express something special. Birthday wishes have the ability to make someone smile, laugh, feel impressed, or be inspired. All depending on what you want to express. There are many wonderful birthday messages out their though its best to personalise it by mixing and matching to make it your own to truely make it memorable.
Below you’ll find great examples of some of the best birthday wishes available:
Funny birthday wishes
They say that the good die young. I guess that make you an old bad-ass! Ha-Ha! Happy birthday!
As you become older, three things happen. Your memory goes… And i can’t remember the other two… Happy birthday!
Smile while you still have teeth! Happy birthday!
From all the birthday wishes you receive, remember a true friend will remind you that your mother dropped it like it was hot many years and nine months ago. Let that sink in a little… Happy birthday!
Forget about the past, you can’t change it. Forget about the future, you can’t predict it. Forget about the present, I didn’t get you one… Happy birthday!
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Inspirational birthday wishes
A talent alone is never enough, you need to have a thirst to master it. In life, no such joy comes easy and you will learn this soon in your coming years. On this birthday, I bless you with courage and determination to face it all. Happy birthday!
No one can know what the future holds, no one can change our past. The only thing we can control is our today. Live in the moment, follow your heart, and accomplish all your dreams. Happy birthday!
Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. Happy birthday!
May the inner fire within you burn ever brighter and higher. May you be filled with passion, curiosity and purpose. May your strong filled heart do whatever it takes and your inspiration never run dry. Happy birthday!
Life is not always about its length, but its application. Some count many years yet have only live a few.
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Religious birthday wishes
How God brought us together is a testament to his great power and love. Happy birthday!
On your special day, I wish you all that you desire. May God bless you with love and care. Enjoy every moment and every day of your life. Happy birthday!
God gifted us with a special blessing on this day. May he always look after you with his love and devotion. I wish you a happy birthday with many more to come.
Someone up there loves you, someone down here cares for you. May you enjoy this special birthday!
Each day that we awake, we are able to celebrate God’s wonderful works. On this special day, we are able to celebrate you, one of God’s most wonderful creations. Happy birthday!
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Romantic birthday wishes
As you blow out your candles today, I want you to know that their is one flame which will never go out. The burning flame in my heart for you. Happy birthday my love.
When I say that I love you, it is not out of habit. I say it to remind you that you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. Happy Birthday babe!
I thought I would spent my entire life looking for happiness, but after I found you, I no long have to look anymore. Happy birthday to the one I love!
If the last few years spent with you are an indication of how happy we will be together in the future, I can’t await to see what lies ahead. Happy birthday babe!
Joy is being held in your arms, love is having you in my life, and compassion is when you give me the last piece of cake. Happy birthday to my one and only!
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Belated birthday wishes
Some wise person told me that it is better late than never. I couldn’t agree more! Happy birthday!
By not sharing the same space as timely happy birthday wishes, this belated birthday wish is remembered and cherished as being always special. At least I’d like to think so… Ha-Ha! Happy belated birthday!
The head may forget but the heart always remembers. Happy belated birthday!
The bad new is that I forgot your birthday… The good news is that I forgot your age! Happy Birthday!
I’m sorry for missing your birthday… You’ve had so many that i’ve lost track!
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Irish birthday wishes
May you always walk in sunshine, may you never want for more. May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door. Happy birthday!
May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire. Happy birthday!
May you die in bed at the age of 95, shot by a jealous wife. Happy birthday!
May you live to be one hundred years, with one extra year to repent. Happy birthday!
May your friends respect you, your troubles neglect you, your family protect you, and negativity not affect you. May you have a wonderful birthday!
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Birthday wishes for friend
Birthdays only come around once a year, though friends like you only come around once in a lifetime. Happy birthday to such an amazing human being.
It’s hard to believe that so many years have passed with our friendship being stronger than ever. Don’t ever change as you truly are one of a kind. Wishing you a happy happy birthday.
I googled birthday wish for a friend to try and find the right words which express the way I feel towards our friendship, though they still couldn’t even come close. So I just wanted to wish you the best birthday ever and hope all of your dreams and desires come true. Happy birthday dear friend!
With a friend like you who has stuck by through thick and thin, I must say that I feel blessed and honoured to have such an amazing person like you. I wish you a happy birthday, with many more fun filled years to come.
This day allows for a moment of reflection and recognition of all the lives you have improved (Including mine!). Happy birthday my friend and hope you have an amazing day.
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Birthday wishes for mother
Every mother is special, though no one can compare to your qualities and abilities. Happy birthday mom and I hope you have a great day.
You are the reason why I see how beautiful the world really is. Thank you for that and I hope you have an amazing day.
You have taken care of me since you brought me into the world. Today, I want to have the honours of taking care of you. Happy birthday!
Life may not be perfect, but I am okay with that. If I can be given a mom as amazing as you, I know I am the luckiest person alive. Happy birthday mom.
Mother, just a look at your beautiful smile is enough for me to find great inspiration. Happy birthday and please continue to smile.
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Birthday wishes for father
I know I wasn’t exactly the perfect child, but to me you were the perfect dad. Thank you for your guidance and assurance, allowing me to become the person I am today. Happy birthday dad, and I hope you enjoy this beautiful day.
Wishing a happy birthday to the man who rocked my cradle. I hope I rocked your world.
You may just be an old man, but man do I love you. Happy birthday dad!
To my best friend, mentor and father. Happy birthday!
When I grew up, I knew I wanted to be just like you. Nothings changed! You are the pinnacle example of what I aspire to be, for I hope to pass onto my own children the same examples of strength and love. Happy birthday dad and thank you for all that you have done.
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Birthday wishes for son
When God decided to bless us with you, I finally realised my life purpose. It was to raise you and love you for every day of my life. Happy birthday my son and may you enjoy your special day.
You have become such a remarkable young man who I am so very proud to call my son. Happy birthday my boy and may all of your aspirations come true!
As you blow out the candle on your birthday cake, just remember that your love is the candle that will glow in our hearts forever. Happy birthday my beautiful boy, we are very grateful for all that you do.
It doesn’t matter if you’re an old man or a teenage boy, you will forever be our little bundle of joy. Happy birthday my beautiful son, I hope you enjoy your day.
I send out a happy birthday to my amazing son, but more importantly, an amazing man.
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Birthday wishes for daughter
Happy birthday to my beautiful girl, may today bring all the happiness you desire in this world.
A daughter like you is a one in a million. Your smile brightens up this world and your heart touches the lives of many. Happy birthday my amazing daughter and enjoy this beautiful day.
We never knew we were lucky, until we came parents to a beautiful daughter. We never knew we would become so blessed, until we witnessed your divine love and kind nature. Happy birthday to our gorgeous little girl, may all of your dreams come true.
When a daughter like you comes into your life. The question has to be asked, “What did we do to deserve such an amazing person?” It’s only then we realise that we have done little as you were just born amazing. Happy birthday to my amazing daughter!
Today I bring forward a present to one of the biggest presents in my life. Happy birthday to my beautiful daughter. No matter how many years may pass, you will always be my little angel.
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Birthday wishes for niece
I thought I had everything I needed in my life until you were born. It was then that I had realised that I had nothing until the day I niece like you came into my world. Happy birthday!
I would have never thought that my sister would do great things in her life. That was until she brought such an amazing human being into this world which I now call my niece. Happy birthday beautiful, may you have a great day!
Although being a mother can be happy and great journey, being an aunty is so much better. You are able to let you wild and crazy side out! Ha-Ha! Happy birthday!
Even though you are your mother’s daughter, you are my bestest friend. Happy birthday my beautiful niece.
Your parents always wished for a beautiful daughter, and I always wanted a special niece to call my own. I just want to say thank you for making both of our wishes come true. Happy birthday!
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Birthday wishes for nephew
To my amazing nephew, happy birthday! May all of your hearts desires come true.
Happy birthday to a wonderful nephew, may you continue to be a shining star to the whole family.
To one of the wackiest and craziest nephews around, happy birthday! My birthday wishes for you is that you never lose your inner glow as you continue to spread your laughter and warmth to all of those who are lucky enough to be in your presence.
Firstly I have to say thank you for being the best nephew in the world. Having you in the family is such a joy as I look forward to our catch ups as we talk and laugh late into the night. Happy birthday dear nephew! May your day bring you all that you desire.
You’re getting older dear nephew. It was only yesterday I could remember you in your diapers, making a mess of yourself. But now, I can see that you have grown into a fine young man. My birthday wishes for nephew so dear to me, is that you enjoy this life and all of the beauty that it offers as we only get one shot, so why not make the most of it.
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Birthday wishes for cousin
Happy birthday to a cousin who is more like a best friend. Thank you for all the laughs, stories and childhood memories. May we continue to create more wacky adventures.
To the best cousin in the whole wide world, Happy Birthday! May you receive buckets of gifts, plenty of fun and lots of love from the most dearest to you.
To my favourite cousin and best friend, happy birthday! Having a cousin like you is such a blessing as you are the only person who truly knows me. On this birthday of yours, may all of your wants and desires come true.
To one of the biggest and best instigators of them all, Happy birthday! Ha-Ha! I hope that you birthday is as fun and amazing as you are.
From the moment you came into this family, you have been a blessing. May your continue to grow and be a blessing for many more people who are lucky enough to be within your presence.
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Birthday wishes for auntie
Happy birthday to my amazing Auntie! How can I not consider myself to be lucky to have such an incredible auntie like you.
Having an auntie is like having a second mother who lets me get away with murder. Ha-Ha! Happy birthday
A person like you deserves to be happy. Not because it is your birthday, but because you are the best person in the whole wide world. Apart from the many presents which are waiting to be unwrapped by you, you also have many people waiting to shower you with their love. Happy birthday auntie, may you have the best birthday ever!
To my second mother, happy birthday! May you get all that you wish for on this special day of yours.
To my favourite auntie in the whole wide world, Happy birthday! May you receive all that you desire along with lots of love from all that are dearest to you.
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Birthday wishes for uncle
Happy birthday to my incredible Uncle! How can I not consider myself to be luckiest person on the planet to have such an amazing uncle like you.
To my favourite uncle in the whole wide world, Happy birthday! May you receive all that you desire along with lots of love from all that are dearest to you.
To my dearest uncle, you will always have a special place in my heart! May your birthday be the best day ever.
We can’t choose our family, but even if I could, I would still choose you! Happy birthday uncle, may you enjoy this day and many more to come.
Their are so many things that many other uncles in the world can learn from you, including my dad! Happy birthday to my amazing, may you continue to rock my world!
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13th birthday wishes
Happy birthday! Congratulations on officially becoming a teenager! May your teenage years be everything you expect them to be, and so much more!
I can’t believe that you have turned 13! All that they say about becoming a teenager is true. I hope you enjoy each and every acne-filled, grounded moment of it!
Happy 13th birthday! Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime as you begin to embrace your teenage years.
I send a 13th birthday wish to one of the greatest teenagers in this world. May your day be filled with love and laughter as you embark to what will be the next stage of your beautiful life. Happy 13th birthday!
Happy birthday! You have now been welcomed into adolescence, as only teenagers are allowed into this special club. May you have lots of fun while you’re in there, and learn as much as you can, because it’s going to be one of the most enjoyable and memorable moments of your life.
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16th birthday wishes
It felt like only a moment ago, I was holding your hand to cross the street, and now you are ready to take on the open road. Happy 16th birthday, and make sure you drive safely out there!
Turning 16 is a great milestone. You begin to see the world in a different perspective and see all the opportunities placed in front of you. May you pursue your passions and live each moment as life can be truly wonderful.
You finally turned 16! We wish you nothing but the best for the next chapter in your life.
Happy 16th birthday! 16 is a wonderful time, it is when you begin to learn more about life, looking beyond yourself and noticing everything in the world around you. I can see you accomplishing wonderful things. So for now, let’s just focus on today as we celebrate your momentous occasion.
It felt like not so long ago, you were a child who could barely walk or talk. Now you’re all grown up and I could not be more proud as I see an amazing human being standing before me. Happy 16th birthday, may all of your dreams come true.
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18th birthday wishes
Being 18 is great, 21 is even better. Though after that you will realise that you will stop wanting to become older. Ha-Ha happy birthday!
Turning 18 is a great time when you are finally able to do all of the things you have wanted to do. Enjoy yourself but not all at once.
During this new and exciting time in your life, you are able to make a transition. From celebrating your childhood and embracing your adulthood, you may now live at your full potential. Happy 18th birthday!
Don’t believe what people say, turning into an adult is one of the greatest things in the world. Happy 18th birthday and welcome to the next journey of your life.
Turning 18 is a transition into a crazy world, filled with many obstacles and surprises. Enjoy the ride and take chances in life because you have people that will love and guide you.
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21st birthday wishes
I cannot believe you are 21, as I remember bouncing you on my knee. To think where all that time has gone as I see an amazing adult standing before me. Happy birthday
21st birthday wishes are special as they symbolise the next phase of your adult life. May you legally order your first drink of many, with a hangover to complement the night.
Live your life to its fullest, laugh until it begins to hurt, and love like tomorrow will never come. Happy 21st birthday and may all of your dreams come true!
Now that you have turned 21, you have plenty to catch up in the drinking department. Ha-Ha! Happy birthday!
May you gather experiences, prosper early, laugh wholeheartedly and love deeply. Happy 21st birthday!
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30th birthday wishes
The best part about turning 30 is that you no longer have uncertainties in life. You know that it is all going to go downhill from here. Ha-Ha! Happy 30th birthday!
Happy 30th birthday! Remember, life is less about knowing how old you are and more about believing how young you feel.
Turning 30 is life’s way to let you know the most beautiful phase of your life is about to begin. Happy birthday!
Many people make a big deal about turning 30. The truth is that nothing really changes. Well except that you may need to replace your moisturiser with anti-aging cream. Ha-Ha! Happy 30th birthday!
Welcome to the crossroad where the experiences from your past and the ambition for you future allow for you to make the right decisions in life. Happy 30th birthday, and live your life with passion!
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40th birthday wishes
Happy 40th birthday! It seems that 40 is when you finally get your head together, though your body seems to have other ideas.
It seems that your 30’s have lost the battle with time. From this point forward, the 40’s are now in command. Happy 40th birthday!
Nobody deserves to have an amazing 40th birthday more than you. Your cheerfulness and positive attitude is the reason why I am a better person. Thank you for being you, may you enjoy your night as we celebrate into the early hours of the morning.
No one deserves an awesome birthday more than you, dear friend. You always have a smile on your face, and I am all the better because of it. My 40th birthday wish to you is that you enjoy this day and every one after it. You deserve only the best!
For all the things you wanted to do over the years though failed to do them, your 40th birthday is a licence to do all of them. Happy 40th birthday, and live life with no regrets!
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50th birthday wishes
They say that it is never too late to grow up and stop being immature. On your 50th birthday, maybe you can do just that. Ha-Ha! Happy birthday!
They say a mid life crisis begins at 50. That is merely just a label given to people to stop them from living life to the fullest. My 50th birthday wish to you is that you follow your heart and do what makes you happy, as a terrible thing that you can ever do is to later have regrets in life.
Now that you have officially turned 50. You are now off the hook for being forgetful. You are now allowed to remember the things that you only want to remember. Ha-Ha! Happy 50th birthday!
Many people complain about turning 50, though what they fail to realise is that they are at the best stage of life. Think about it, you are now able to complain about all your aches and pains when you don’t want to go to work. Yet you can still feel youthful enough to travel around the world. Happy 50th birthday.
You can’t turn back time, though you can turn life’s new page. Happy 50th birthday! May the next 50 years of your life be all that you desire and more!
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60th birthday wishes
Happy 60th birthday! I must say, even though you have been around the block a few times, or maybe even the entire neighbourhood. I can honestly say you don’t look a day over 50! Thank you for being an inspiration to us all!
Happy birthday! 60 is a great number, as it represents the number of years that you have blessed us all with your presence, love, sense of humour and affection. I speak for everyone when I say we are truly grateful to have someone like you in our lives.
Today marks a joyous occasion, as you now have the best of both worlds. You have the time do dall all that you want and a complimentary seniors card to help you do it. Ha-Ha! Happy 60th birthday!
Happy 60th birthday! Look on the bright side. Now you can dress for comfort and not have to worry about fashion sense of even dignity. The best part is, no one will even notice. Ha-Ha! Only joking, I hope you enjoy your special day!
Happy birthday to an amazing human being who makes turning 60 look like the best thing ever. May you continue to do all that your heart desires.
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70th birthday wishes
Dont threat if your youth seems to escape you at age 70. After all, you can’t expect to be able to catch all of your grandchildren. Happy 70th birthday! May you enjoy it with the ones you love most.
The main reason why I love our family so much is because you are the rock which holds it all together. May your day be filled with love and happiness, with all of your deepest desires coming true. Happy 70th birthday!
Our family is so blessed to have you part of our life. As you celebrate your 70th birthday, may you receive all your heart desires and have enough energy to blow out all the candles on your birthday cake. Ha-Ha! Only joking, our grandchildren will help you too!
Your resilience, perseverance and determination over the years has been an inspiration to us all. Not only have you come along way, you have brought out the best in each and every one of us, to make us want to be the best we can be. Happy 70th birthday, may you continue to inspire the lives of many.
Now that you have turned 70, it’s time to finally grow up and stop acting like an irresponsible 60 year old!
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80th birthday wishes
To one of the youngest 80 year olds I know. Happy birthday! May all of your desires come true
They say you’re only as old as the woman you feel, by the looks of things you need to settle down you dirty old perv or you’ll give yourself a heart attack. Ha-Ha! Happy birthday!
Through countless years you have experienced and learnt many things in your life. Now they key is that you remember it all.
To one of the most inspirational human beings I know. Happy 80th birthday! May your day be filled with fun and warmth by the loved ones around you.
To have successfully lived 80 years full of life and accomplishments is an amazing thought. It must feel great to have so much to talk about with all the ones who you love. Happy 80th birthday! May you continue to be an inspiration to us all!
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90th birthday wishes
Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone. On your 90th birthday, I wish you nothing but love, joy and happiness. May this year ahead fulfil all your deepest desires.
I have to take a moment to say thank you to you. Thank you for being you, for holding the family together and for showing us the true meaning of what love really is. My 90th birthday wish for you is that the love you have shown is reciprocated and surrounds you today and every other day.
Turning 90 is a milestone that many unable to know. On this joyous occasion, may you help us celebrate the day you were born as you are the reason we are all here today. Thank you and happy 90th birthday!
To the most amazing person in the world. Happy 90th birthday! May you enjoy your day with all the people who matter most to you.
On this 90th birthday of yours, just remember how many people absolutely adore you and are grateful for all that you have done. May you continue to be an inspiration to many more for many more years to come.
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100th birthday wishes
Wishing nothing but the best for the only 100 year old I know.
Congratulations on reaching a significant milestone! May your heart be filled with warmth, love and all that you desire.
Celebrating a centennial birthday is an amazing milestone. My 100 birthday wish to you is that you continue to radiate your warmth and love to all those who are lucky enough to be surrounded by you. Happy birthday!
Happy 100th birthday! Remember it’s not the number of years in your life that matter, it’s the life you live in your years. Fortunately you haven’t had that problem. May you continue to make each day count and continue to be an inspiration to us all!
Today we celebrate your 100 years of life, along with your love, precious memories and many people you have allowed to be brought into this world. May you enjoy this momentous occasion along with all of your loving family to make this a day to remember.