Parent-specific
Every kid has a different dynamic with his mom and dad. Below are message ideas for both.
From mother to daughter:
• Happy birthday sweet daughter! You are so beautiful inside and out. It’s been a joy to watch you shine and achieve so much that you’ve wanted. I love you!
• Happy birthday to the most amazing daughter and friend! You inspire me every day. Keep on blossoming and doing big things. 13 can be a tough year (high school is just around the corner!) but I believe in you. You’ve always handled situations well and been able to deal with conflict, and I admire you so much for that.
• Happy birthday daughter! As I’m writing this I remember all the beautiful times we’ve had together. Thanks for those memories, and here’s to many more.
• I love you so much, daughter. I hope that all the joy and happiness you bring to the world is returned to you. Remember to only keep friends around if they’re worth it, and don’t let anyone step on you. Happy birthday!\
From father to daughter:
• Happy birthday, lovely daughter. I hope today is filled with lots of cake and presents, and all your favorite things. Have fun (and try not to stay up too late.)
• 13 years ago, I received the best gift I could ever ask for. That gift was you. I love you so much, and I’m so proud of all that you do. Happy birthday!
• I want to wish a happy birthday to the most smart, beautiful, and outgoing girl I know. I love you so much, and I’m so impressed with your character and how you’ve grown over the years.
• I’ve been struggling to find the right words to say here, and I think I know why. It’s because no matter how hard I try, I could never fully describe how proud I am of you and how happy you make me. You fill my life with love and purpose, and I can’t thank you enough for that. Happy birthday!
From both parents
• Happy 13th birthday! We couldn’t ask for a better daughter than you. You do so much for us, even when you don’t mean to. Just being around you is a joy. We wish the best for you as you turn 13.
• 13, wow! It seems like just yesterday we were rocking you to sleep and dropping you off at kindergarten. We’re so impressed with the young lady you’ve become. Happy birthday sweetheart!
• Being your parents is both a pleasure and a privilege. You make us so happy, and we wish you as much happiness as you bring us as you begin your 13th year of life. Remember we’re always here for you, and we support you in all that you do. Happy birthday!
Religious
If religion is an important part of your daughter’s life, these messages could be the perfect match for your birthday card.
• Happy 13th birthday! May God look after you as you grow and find your path. Thank you for being the kind, imaginative, crazy kid that you are.
• Happy birthday! Every day I get to spend with you is a blessing. Being your mother has been such a special experience, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I love you!
• When God gave me a child, I wasn’t sure if I was strong or kind enough to deserve it. But raising you has been such an amazing experience, and I know He brought you into my life for a reason. You inspire me every single day, and I love you so much for that. Happy 13th birthday!
Silly
If you’re looking for more of a silly message than a heartfelt one, these are the ideas for you.
• Happy birthday, kid. Don’t forget about me now that you’re a big-shot 13 year old.
In relation to the family
If your family dynamic has a big effect on your daughter’s life, mentioning it in your card could make the message more meaningful.
Youngest in the family:
• Happy 13th birthday! I know that sometimes it feels like I don’t have enough time for after helping your siblings out with things, but I want you to know that I love and appreciate you. I’m so grateful that you’re my daughter and I hope you have the best day.\
Eldest of the family:
• Daughter, you make me so proud. I know that sometimes it’s stressful being the oldest and having to take on some more responsibilities than your siblings, and you continue to be so kind and loving anyway. Happy 13th birthday! I’ll try not to let the little ones interfere too much.
Only daughter:
• Happy birthday to my amazing daughter. As a parent with only one child, I couldn’t be happier that that child is you. My life is so much better with you in it, and I wish you the best in your 13th year.
For a daughter who is far away
Maybe your daughter doesn’t live with you or is away at school or camp. If this is the case, writing her a birthday card is a great opportunity to let her know how much you care and that you’re thinking about her.
• Happy birthday to the sweetest daughter I could ask for. I’m sorry I couldn’t be there but I hope you have an amazing day and I wish you luck as you begin your teenage years. I love you!
• Happy birthday sweetie! Even though you’re far away, I love you so much and I’m so proud of you. Keep doing great things and have fun today. Come visit soon! I love you.
Happy 13th Birthday
Happy 13th birthday! You are now officially a teenager and eligible for tons of fun journeys ahead! Just be sure not to be too reckless as teens usually are, alright?
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The 13th birthday is a special milestone for each and every child around the world, marking their first step into teenage years. I wish you a special and memorable celebration that you’ll remember for the entire year and more.
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Happy 13th birthday my dearest! You have achieved so much in the past 13 years, and yet I know that you’re going to achieve so much more! Here’s to you being awesome!
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It’s your 13th birthday today, and I wish you health, happiness and great joy amidst your newfound friends in the next school you go to. All the best!
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Someone’s going to be a high-schooler! Happy 13th birthday to my dearest sibling. I know you’re going to do well wherever you go, but I wish you the best nonetheless!
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Aren’t you the special little girl today? Happy 13th birthday! You are fast approaching womanhood now – I hope you won’t grow up too fast!
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Happy 13th birthday to you! With this birthday, you have taken another step towards maturity. Cheers!
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It’s your 13th birthday today! This day is a special day for you so let’s make the celebration a memorable one!
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Happy 13th birthday to you! The years are going to be pretty amazing from this point onwards. Strap in and get ready for the wild ride!
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Being 13 means that puberty is well on its way to you. Happy 13th birthday and I hope you’re ready for the coming adventures!
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Happy 13th Birthday Daughter
Happy 13th birthday my beloved daughter! Each year finds you prettier and more graceful than the last, and as your parents, we have to say that we’re really proud!
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We love how far your have come in the past 13 years, my dear daughter. We can’t be any more prouder of you. Happy birthday!
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Happy 13th birthday to my daughter! You may be the only daughter in this family, but that also makes you the best daughter here! May all your wishes come true with each passing birthday.
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Happy 13th birthday! Life has been great with you in our lives, and we just want to tell you on your special day that we love how you have turned out to be like. You're amazing!
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Happy 13th Birthday Son
Happy 13th birthday, my dear son. I know I’ll miss the days when you were still a toddler running around the backyard, but your 13th birthday also means that you’re more responsible for your own actions now – good luck!
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The 13th birthday for my dearest son is bound to be a great one – I hope that your birthday will help you become as lovely and bright as your smile is!
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You have brought nothing but love and happiness into our family from the moment you joined our family 13 years ago. This year, we celebrate your presence with us again – We love you!
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Happy 13th birthday son. I feel like I don’t tell you this enough, but I love you and I’m proud of you. Always have been, and always will be.
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Aren’t you the best son in the world? It’s your 13th birthday today and I would like to wish you all the happiness and joy in the world. We love you!
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Happy 13th Birthday Boy
Happy 13th birthday boy! Being 13 is so special because it marks the beginning of your teenage years! I hope that God blesses you plenty this year and the next.
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It’s your 13th birthday! This means that you’re well on your way from boyhood to adulthood! You’re going to do well in your coming years – I know it! God bless, my dearest son!
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Happy 13th birthday, son! You’re growing up too fast, and I wish that time can just slow down for a bit. I know that I’m going to miss holding you as a child in my arms one day.
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It’s your birthday sonny! Life’s going to be pretty amazing for you from this point onwards – I hope that you’re all buckled in and ready for the adventures!
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As you get older, your responsibilities grow bigger. You’re a big boy now, and I hope that you will always be the best version of yourself wherever you go.
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Your daughter is one of the most special women in your life. You've watched her grow up and blossom into the brilliant person she is today. But what is the best message for her birthday? How do you say happy birthday to your daughter in a way that's meaningful? And how can you really express your love for her?
We’ve rounded up a range of birthday messages for her to capture different approaches to saying happy birthday. From sincere and sweet, to funny and a bit cheeky, we’re sure you’ll find something that will suit the mood and occasion perfectly for your family.
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• How do you say happy birthday to your daughter?
• Funny birthday wishes for your daughter
• Sincere birthday wishes for daughters
• Birthday quotes for your daughter
• Happy birthday to a daughter who is far away
• Happy birthday to someone who is like a daughter to me
How do you say happy birthday to your daughter?
When it comes to birthday greetings for your daughter, you want to make sure you’re choosing a message that leaves her feeling loved and celebrated. You know your daughter best, and we’ve found that the most successful cards are often the ones that come from the heart.
Don’t spend too much time stressing over what to write in a birthday card, instead take a look at the messages, quotes and sayings we’ve found for your daughter on her special day.
Funny birthday wishes for your daughter
My birthday prayer for you today is that the good Lord will cure you of your cell phone addiction. Happy birthday my daughter.
Best birthday wishes for a wonderful daughter. I have nothing but sweet memories about raising you, although it’s entirely possible I’ve blocked out some of the teen years. Happy birthday my girl!
Happy Birthday to my daughter. I told you to stop growing up so fast, but as usual, you didn’t listen. Love you!
No matter how hard you try, you can’t catch up to my age. And besides, you’ll always be my little darling. Happy birthday, angel!
You make everything about life sweeter than all the candy in the world. Happy birthday, sweetie!
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 to my daughter!
Happy Birthday, Daughter! There may be a few more wrinkles in your birthday suit, but you’re still looking good!
When you’re hurt, I’m hurt. When you’re happy, I’m happy. When you’re broke, go find a job. Happy birthday, princess!
Sincere birthday wishes for daughters
I knew when you were growing up that you would become the greatest person that I’ve ever known. And now that I can see it before me, you still make me wonder what I did to deserve such a gift of a daughter. Happy Birthday my beautiful girl.
Happy birthday, beautiful. You have made us the happiest parents to have ever walked the surface of the earth. We wish you all the best.
You have awed me at every stage of your life – from delightful baby, to sweet little girl, to the strong, poised, independent woman you are today. Happy Birthday to a lady I am so proud to call my daughter.
Strength, compassion, and independence are great qualities in a person — as you prove all the time. Today gives us the perfect opportunity to remind you of that. Sending birthday wishes for Daughter of the Year!
Even if I had designed exactly what traits I thought I wanted in a daughter, I could not have even come close to the awe-inspiring qualities that I see in you. The most beautiful part of you is how you follow your dreams at all times. Happy birthday to such an amazing daughter!
Every day we feel so blessed to have a daughter like you. From the adorable freckled toddler to the hard-working teenager you are now, you have continuously impressed us by how you use all of the talents God has given you. Today we celebrate you! Happy Birthday!
Birthday quotes for your daughter
"A daughter is God’s way of saying, I thought you could use a lifelong friend" – Unknown
"Little girls are the nicest things that happen to people. They are born with a little bit of angel shine about them, and though it wears thin sometimes there is always enough left to lasso your heart." – Alan Beck
"Certain is it that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter. In love to our wives there is desire; to our sons, ambition; but to our daughters, there is something which there are no words to express." – Joseph Addison
"A daughter is a day brightener and a heart warmer." – Unknown
"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." – Winnie the Pooh
"A daughter is a bundle of firsts that excite and delight, giggles that come from deep inside and are always contagious, everything wonderful and precious and your love for her knows no bounds." – Barbara Cage
"Life is tough my darling, but so are you." – Stephanie Bennet Henry
"A daughter is the most precious gift of life who lets our heart dance with joy" – Apollo M
"Daughters are angels sent from above to fill our heart with unending love." – J. Lee
Happy birthday to a daughter who is far away
No matter how far you are, my heart will always beat for you. Happy birthday my dear, may your day be filled with happiness.
Happy birthday to my daughter! With each birthday that passes, you amaze me more and more. You have turned out to be such an intelligent, fun, and caring person who has so much going for them in life. I’m excited to see what the future holds for you. Have a wonderful birthday!
As you continue with your journey in life, albeit far away, just remember that mom and dad love you so much and we’ll do everything in our power to ensure that your journey is as smooth as possible. Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to my daughter! May this year bring you plenty of reasons to smile, and endless opportunities to make you happier! Wish we could be with you today, but I just want to let you know that you are loved for the little girl you were, for the special woman you are and for the angelic daughter you will always be.
I always feel so far away from you on days like this. But I want you to remember that life is never easy, and though you will face certain hurdles, during dark times, travel towards the light. Always believe in yourself and do not forget you will always have us beside you. Happy birthday my beautiful daughter.
You think of yourself as a strong person, and then your heart melts with the arrival of your baby girl! What a spectacular young lady you have become! Happy birthday, may life’s joy always find its way to you!
Happy birthday to someone who is like a daughter to me
Wishing you a memorable birthday celebration filled to the brim with measureless joy. It’s a great blessing and privilege to have you as a second daughter.
On your birthday, let me give you a small piece of advice. The world is not always fair, and you will have your share of disappointments, but what matters is how you get back on your feet; also I will always be there for you at every step of life to guide you. Happy birthday sweetheart.
Even though we aren’t related by blood, you’ve always been like a daughter to me, and a daughter like you deserves nothing but the best on her special day, and for all her birthday wishes to come true! Happy birthday my dear.
With every birthday of yours, we're reminded of what matters most to us: you. We’re so grateful we were blessed with a gift like you. You’ve always been like a daughter to us. Happy birthday, sweetie!
On this very special occasion of yours, I truly wish you that you have an amazing day, filled with joy, laughter, presents and love. Because this is what an exemplary daughter like you deserves. Happy Birthday!