Simple
Here are some short and simple birthday messages that work for just about anyone.
• Congratulations on another year well lived.
• Best wishes on your birthday – may you have many, many more.
• Wishing you the happiest of birthdays.
• Best wishes for a fantastic person on [his/her] birthday.
• Happy Birthday! Today is a good day to spend some time with family, and some money on yourself.
• I hope you treat yourself to something special on your birthday – you deserve it!
• Happy Birthday to one of my favorite people on the planet.
• Getting older sucks, but you make it look easy.
• You make life more fun for everyone you meet. Thanks for being you.
• You do so much for others, I hope you find time to do something for yourself on your birthday.
Funny
Putting a smile on someone's face is one of the best things you can do for them on their birthday. Here are some short and funny birthday wishes you can use.
• Your birthday's here! Another year! Have good cheer! Grab a beer!
• I hope everyone remembers your birthday, but forgets how old you are.
• Congratulations on another year on Earth.
• There's something in the air today… I think it's an old fart.
• I'd tell you to spoil yourself today, but you're already pretty rotten!
• Have a great birthday, and remember to never act your age.
• Older, wiser, AND sexier? You're doing something right, [girl/boy].
• You're going to need a bigger cake for all those candles!
• Cheer up. Turning a year older is better than the alternative.
• Remember, you can get away with anything when it's your birthday.
Sweet
A few nice words can really make someone's (birth)day. Here are some short and sweet messages for someone who means a lot to you. For many more sweet birthday wishes, see these “Happy Birthday, Beautiful” messages.
• If you get even half the birthday presents you deserve, I'll come save you. Because you'll be drowning in them.
• Here's hoping you have a birthday that's as special and wonderful as you are.
• I'm so grateful you were born on this day [age] years ago. It's like a holiday for me!
• There's not enough room on the planet for all the birthday presents you deserve.
• Happy Birthday to someone who just gets better and better with age.
For Best Friend
A best friend deserves a unique birthday wish, such as one of the following. For lots more options, see this list of birthday wishes for a best friend.
• I'm celebrating today. It's the anniversary of my favorite person being born.
• Happy Birthday to someone who's absolutely, positively indispensable to me.
• If being awesome were a crime, you'd be on the top of the Most Wanted list. Happy Birthday!
• Wishing my BFF an FFB (Effing Fantastic Birthday).
• Happy Birthday to one of the awesomest people who ever lived.
For Boyfriend
Here are some short birthday wishes for a boyfriend.
• Hope you have an awesome day! The best boyfriend ever deserves the best birthday ever!
• Sending you birthday wishes, hugs, and kisses.
• Happy Birthday to the man I love. You deserve everything life has to offer.
• Lots of love to my birthday beau.
• Thanks for being born [age] years ago and growing up to be so damn foxy.
For Girlfriend
Here are some quick messages for a special lady on her birthday.
• I'm celebrating you today, because you mean so much to me.
• Happy Birthday! I can't wait to give you your “pinch to grow an inch” in private.
• Happy Birthday to someone who makes every day of my life special.
• One day isn't enough to celebrate someone as special as you.
• Happy Birthday, baby. I'll be thinking about you all day today… just like every other day.
For Mother
Your mom will undoubtedly be touched that you even remembered her birthday. Here are some ideas on what to say. For more ideas – a bunch more – see this list of birthday wishes for Mom.
• Happy Birthday to the best mom a kid could ask for!
• Hope you get some time to relax on your birthday – you've earned it after years of taking care of me.
• Happy Birthday to someone who always made my childhood birthdays special.
For Father
• Happy Birthday to one hell of a dad.
• Dad, thanks for being born. I wouldn't be here without you.
• Dad, I didn't always appreciate you when I was growing up, but I sure do now. Have a good one.
For Brother
• You smell like a monkey, and you look like one too. Happy Birthday, bro!
• You're good at this brother thing. I'm so glad you were born [age] years ago.
• Growing up with you was never boring, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
For Sister
• You're my sister and my friend, and you're equally amazing at both. Happy Birthday, Sis!
• I wouldn't have said this when we were kids, but I'm really glad you were born.
• My life would be about 99% less awesome without you – thanks and Happy Birthday!
For Cousin
Finally, here are some brief sayings to wish a cousin a happy birthday.
• Happy Birthday to a cousin who's been like a [brother/sister] to me.
• Birthday hugz for my cuz.
• Hope you get birthday presents by the dozen, my cousin.
To my dear brother-in-law and my true friend, I wish nothing but the best on your special day! May your day be filled with happiness, love, affection, joy and great gifts.
We are lucky to have you in our family. You are a true blessing, so I hope that you may be blessed with a long and beautiful life.
Have a fabulous birthday!
Wishing you a very happy birthday! You’re my favorite brother-in-law and one of my favorite people in the world.
I hope that life treats you as well as you deserve, always offering you love, success and happiness.
To my favorite brother-in-law, I wish an amazing birthday! May you enjoy many more years of life and may you always be blessed by good fortune, love and success. Be happy!
You’re a big part of this family and an even bigger part of my heart!
Wishing you the best on your birthday, sweet brother-in-law!
Happy birthday, bro.
I’m thrilled to be wishing you a happy
birthday today, and I hope your special
day this year is one to remember.
I want you to know that I couldn’t have
asked for a better brother-in-law than you.
Dear brother-in-law,
you have been a part of this
family for many years now.
I admire your love for my sister
and the affection you give to her.
You have shown so much respect
and love to my parents, as if they
were your own.
You are the best brother-in-law I
could have and you deserve to
have a fabulous birthday today.
Happy birthday, extended brother!
To the best brother-in-law, I wish the best of life. Happy birthday, man! May this day be filled with joy and love.
Happy birthday to you, brother-in-law!
You truly are a remarkable man. I mean, you saw what our family was like and still decided to marry into it anyway! You’re a braver person than I am!
I hope you enjoy your special day this year.
Happy birthday! You’re not only the best brother-in-law today; you’ll be the best brother-in-law tomorrow and each day that will follow!
May the candles on your birthday cake
this year shine as brightly as you do in
my heart, brother-in-law.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday, dear brother-in-law.
I just wanted to write you a message
to let you know that I’m thinking of you
on your special day. Have a good one!
Ever since you became my brother-in-law and officially part of the family, you haven’t stopped showing us how truly big your heart really is.
I know I speak for everyone when I say we appreciate you, so may your birthday cake this year be as huge as your heart and just as sweet as the person that you are!
Happy birthday!
You may well be my brother-in-law,
but you’re also my brother at heart.
You mean the world to me and I’m so
grateful to have you in my life, man.
I’m wishing you the very best birthday
possible this year.
Happy birthday, my dude! What a great man you are, and undoubtedly the best brother-in-law there is.
I hope that you can celebrate this amazing day with much joy, with those closest to you and who you love the most!
Cheers!
You didn’t know what you were getting yourself into when you became a part of our family, but I’m glad you decided to stick around anyway!
Happy birthday, brother-in-law!
Show your gratitude on your special day by thanking those that wished you a happy birthday. Here are 100+ ways to say “thank you for the birthday wishes”.
How do you respond to ‘Happy Birthday'?
There's many ways someone can wish you a Happy Birthday. They can range from simple to elaborate, from short and simple to funny or heartfelt.
Above all, nothing beats the gratitude that will be expressed personally. People like to feel appreciated for their efforts. If someone reached out to you on your special day, an acknowledgement of that effort lets them know how grateful you are.
Funny “thank you for the birthday wishes” messages
• Thank you for putting the hole in my pocket last night! I'm broke now! LOL Expect revenge for the next
birthday boy/girl. Thank you, guys!
• This particular day made me forced to write, “thank you to all who remembered”
• Thank you for the birthday wishes! Yep I'm old.
• Thank you to all those who wished me a happy birthday on my special day. You turned my pity party into a party.
• Thank you for the happy wishes! But it will be more fun if gifts overflow.
• Thank you for reminding me of my nightmare! I'm getting old.
• Thank you for making me laugh! You made my birthday complete!
• Thank you from the bottommost of my heart, that is if I have the heart!
• Thank you for the effort of sending me sweet birthday wishes. You can now go back to sleep.
• If I didn't text you back, it's because I'm out partying. Thank you for the birthday wishes!
• Thanks for saying I “age gracefully”, You lie so sweetly. Thank you for wishing me a happy birthday.
• Thank you for your wishes. No birthday party this year. Just celebrate me in your mind!
• I know you are laughing at me getting older. It's okay! You are next. Thank you for your
wishes
you for all the sweet wishes.
Emotional “thank you for the birthday wishes” messages
• My eyes are watery from the joy you brought on my birthday. Thank you, and God bless
you.
• Thank you for you never forgetting to send me sweet messages on my special day.
• I want to thank you for your love and prayers; it all means so much to me. Thank you for
your birthday wishes
• Thank you for the sweet birthday text! It makes my heart flutter. It is the best birthday gift
present.
• God is amazing and gracious for giving me a friend like you in my life. Thank you for the
birthday wishes
• You are a pure and noble friend. Even though you are far; you never forget my special day.
• What makes me feel excited every year? It is your surprise for my birthday. Thank you,
and I love you.
• Thank you for making my every birthday unique. It is a symbol of love.
• Thank you for your support. You indeed are my family.
• I never stop thanking and praising God for giving me friends like you. Whenever I am
down, you are with me. Thank you for your wishes
• Thank you for making my day positive. Thank you for your love.
• My dear, thank you for the birthday wishes. I love you with all my heart.
• My life is nothing without you. Thank you for the birthday wishes
• Darling, I adore you without reservations. Thank you for your prayers and love.
• I will be running out of breath if I start thanking you for each other. One thing for sure,
you made my birthday complete.
• Thank you for the mind-blowing birthday presents! You made me cry. Thank you for your
wishes
• Every birthday I have, my utmost appreciation to God. He gave me people like you.
People with a big heart surround me. I love you, and thank you.
• Thank you for you for caring about me on my birthday.
• My heart is grateful for having a family like you. Thank you for always being with me.
• Your birthday wishes are the metrics of how you love me. I also love you guys.
• Thank you for giving me all of the birthday attention. I don't know how I deserve such treatment. I am deeply thankful to all of you
• Your love is exceptional. It is more than the value of gold. Thank you for making me
• special on my special day.
• Even if my birthday will only last for 24 hours, but your birthday wishes will stay forever
in my heart.
• It is rare to find friends like you. Thank you for giving me the value and attention on my birthday.
• Despite your busy schedules, you never forget my birthday. Thank you, my loves.
• The only way to pay you back is to give is to thank you for the birthday wishes
• As I was writing this thank you messages, my heart bubbles and fingers tingle. Thank
you all as you never forget my special day.
• Every birthday I have, I never stop thanking God for giving parents like you. I love you,
Mom and Dad.
• Every birthday, you never forget giving me surprises of love. Thank you so much!
• I was blown away with your birthday wishes. Thank you, guys
• I lift my hands to God to pray for blessings to all of you. Thank you for the birthday
wishes.
• You are the reason that I can proudly shout to the world that I am so blessed to have a
friend like you. Thank you for being with me. Thank you for your wishes.
• You made me feel like royalty on my birthday. I thank you from the bottom of my heart
• If only I could buy thank you gifts for each one of you. But I assure you that my love for all of you is sky-high.
• Though the years pass so fast, yet you remain to be with me. Thank you and thanks for the love on my birthday.
• Every year when I celebrate my birthday, I could think that a year again has
passed. But one thing I am assured, you never left, and you stayed with me. I love you and thank you.
• Thank you all for the birthday text messages. You made my morning today.
• Thank you for making me smile on my birthday!
• Thank you, brethren, for the prayers. Another year means another life full of challenges
and excitement. But I am never afraid because I know you guys will be with me.
• You turn out to be one of my greatest blessings. Thank you for not forgetting my
birthday.
Best “thank you for the birthday wishes” messages
• I want you to know that you made me feel fantastic today. I forgot that I am one year older now. Thank you.
• I thank all of you for not forgetting my birthday. Thank you for the lovely gestures, and I am honored to have you all in this workplace. Thank you.
• They say a birthday is unforgettable with a big party. I disagree, to celebrate the special day with you, it is the most unforgettable one.
• Thank you for the surprise gift. I never expect to receive one at my age.
• I am blessed to be surrounded by great people. Thank you for celebrating my birthday
with me.
• Every birthday, I always remember how great my parents are for giving birth to a great
person me. Thank you, dad, and mom.
• Every year, I can always say that I am so much filled with love and joy because of the
people surrounding me. Thank you all for the birthday wishes
• Thank you for sending me an amazing birthday greetings. It was a surprise.
• I intend not to mention and let anyone know that today is my birthday, but you guys are
• Thank you for the birthday messages you sent me. It encourages me, especially this
time, that I am down.
• Even though it is difficult to see each other, you made me feel your true love. Thank you
for your birthday wishes.
• I didn't expect such beautiful birthday wishes. Thank you for the sweet and
encouraging words.
• Again, this year is a reminder to me that I have a wonderful friend who loves and takes
care of me. Thank you for the birthday wishes
• Every birthday is a remembrance that our years are counted. It reminds me that I should
express my love and care to my loved ones. Thank you for the birthday wishes
• I praise God that He kept his promise to give me a noble spouse. Thank you for the birthday
surprise, honey.
• Hey guys! I received your birthday messages. I am truly and deeply thankful for the words of
encouragement
• I hadn't given a chance to thank all of you personally last night. I would like to share my
sincere thank you and appreciation for the birthday wishes.
• I am overwhelmed with my birthday wishes and prayers. I couldn't ask for more.
• I am having a grand birthday celebration again this year! It was all of you who made it
happen.
• I am thankful to God to have a family like you. Thank you all for the amazing birthday messages.
• Your birthday wishes touched my heart. I love it.
• Your birthday messages and wishes are like fuel for my heart. I sincerely appreciate it.
• I know we don't have enough time to hang out, but on this special day, you let me feel so special. Thank you so much
• Your words are so inspirational that it warms my heart. Thank you for motivating me on my special day.
• I want to let everyone know that your birthday messages lift my sad day. Thank you and I love you all.
• We haven't communicated for a while. But your birthday message was a surprise. You made me smile. Thank you for your wishes
• You know that every word you say means a lot to me. Thank you for empowering me on my birthday. I love you and thank you.
• You waited up to midnight to be the first one to greet on my birthday. I was so lucky to have a friend like you.
• Thank you for the sweet words on this special day. You all deserve all the kudos.
• I may have aged for another year, but one thing for sure, my heart's love to you never
aged. Thank you, my love
• I am so blessed to have many people surround and assure me of unconditional love. Thank you, my friends and family.
• You know that I can never replace you in my heart. Thank you for the birthday wish.
• Thank you for becoming part of my life. Thank you for the birthday prayers
• Your birthday text was like frosting on top. Thank you!
• Your birthday message has an impact on my life. Thank you for making me realize how
blessed I am.
• You have a special corner in my heart. Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me.
• Your birthday messages give me joy. You are such a wonderful person. Thank you, and
I love you, my best friend
• I made sure that I read all your birthday messages on my wall, to let myself
remember that I got this number of people who care and love me
• Thank you for giving me your precious time to celebrate my birthday. I love you
• Thank you. You never fail me in times of trouble. On my birthday, you remind me that you are always at my side.
• God is good all the time in my life. He gives me a person that will love me forever. Thank you for the sweet birthday surprise.