Happy Birthday Wishes for a Daughter (From Dad and Mom)

Happy Birthday, Daughter! Sweet Messages From Parents

This is an inspirational little collection of happy birthday wishes for daughters from their parents. Post these messages on Facebook, use them as captions on Instagram, or simply write them in a card!

Please feel free to modify these notes to personalize them for your daughter (for example, changing the ages, names, activities, or places mentioned).

To My Daughter on Her Birthday: Wishes and Card Inscriptions

1. Happy 17th birthday to the best daughter I could ask for! You are my mini-me, my racing buddy, and sometimes a royal pain in my rear, but I couldn't imagine my life without you. I love you, baby girl. Hope you are having a great day.
2. Today is my daughter's 18th birthday. I want to celebrate her birthday and all the life and happiness she brings to our family. There was a time when it was just me and her, and I was really lonely and depressed. But seeing her beautiful smile always kept me going! She is and will always be my sunshine.
3. Happy birthday to my sweet bean! These last three years have been the best years of my life. Thank you for choosing me to be your dad. I'm so beyond thankful for this little girl! I honestly don't know what I would do without her. I cannot picture my life without her.
4. Somehow I missed my daughter's birthday party, but it’s never too late to say what I cannot say often enough. Honey, you'll never know how honored I am to be your mom, nor how my heart nearly bursts with love and pride with every thought of you. You are the greatest love of my life, and you always will be.
5. Today is my twin daughters' birthday, and I would like to tell my daughters how much I love them, now until eternity. And I'd like to say how proud I am of the beautiful women they have become and thank them for my wonderful, beautiful grandchildren.
6. One year ago, at this very moment, I was going to bed and had no idea that the very next day I would finally hold our baby girl in my arms. Happy first birthday to my baby! It has been so fun watching this little peanut grow and learn so many things this year! I love you!
7. Happy 11th birthday to my youngest girl! I can't believe another year has flown by and you're entering 5th grade in two days. I love your laugh and your smile and how the daycare kids look up to you as their best friend.

More Birthday Messages for Daughters

1. Happy birthday to my firstborn, beautiful daughter. It’s her 16th—how time flies! I love you to the moon and back again, no matter what. I might be a strict, badass dad sometimes, but there are reasons why; it's mostly because I love you and never want anyone to ever hurt you. I love you, kid. Enjoy your day; I'll see you later!
2. I cannot believe that it's been 19 years today since I became a mom. This incredibly beautiful girl stole my heart the minute I found out I was pregnant. I am beyond honored to call you my daughter; I love you more than you'll ever know.
3. Screaming happy 16th birthday at the top of my lungs to a wonderful, amazing young lady: my daughter! Your smile can light up a room, and you've blessed my life for the last 16 years. You are an awesome kid; you're crazy like your mama, but I couldn't have asked for a better daughter. You are smart, funny, talented, and loveable, and you have a heart of gold.
4. Happy 5th birthday to the world’s sweetest, most loving, funniest little girl. I am so proud of the little lady you are becoming, my little girl. Mommy loves you, and I'm so happy I get to spend today and every day with my daughter.
5. Exactly two years ago, we were snuggling our new bundle of joy and love—our perfect baby girl. She is the sweetest, funniest, most loving 2-year-old, and we can't wait to see her grow up into a little lady! Happy birthday, sweetheart, we love you so much.
6. Words cannot explain how proud I am of the beautiful young lady you are becoming. You have kept up with your school studies, cheered in high school, and dedicated so much of your personal time to your siblings, day in and day out. After months and months of long and crazy days spent preparing for this, today is your big day. Happy birthday! I am beyond blessed to have you as my daughter.

Loving Ways to Wish Your Daughter a Happy Birthday

1. I would like to take this time to wish a happy 18th birthday to a very special young lady in my life. I have watched her grow into the beautiful person she is today. I love you with all my heart, my daughter. Wishing you many more years to come.
2. I want to take the time to give a very important person in my life a birthday shoutout: my little mama, my heart, my joy, my pain, and my everything. Happy second birthday, baby! Mommy and Daddy love you so much.
3. This little girl blows my mind daily with her passion, courage, and determination. She is so incredibly brave and outspoken. I want to be her when I grow up. My heart feels like it could explode with pride today. Happy birthday!
4. I am very proud to have a beautiful, smart, sweet, caring daughter, and I love her so much. I am very proud of her for being the best mom she can be. I love you, baby, and thanks for spending quality time with me; I needed it! Happy birthday to my wonderful daughter. Love, Mom.
5. Happy birthday to this little girl! I can't wait to see the lady she becomes. I can't wait to help her become a modest, honest, respectful, well-mannered young lady. I cannot wait to pass everything my mother taught me on to her. She's the most beautiful and funniest little girl around. Daddy and I love you, little girly.
6. I love this little girl with all of my soul. She may drive me crazy with her attitude and hardheaded strong will. But she amazes me daily. She wants to learn every single thing she can; she is blunt, never fearing to speak exactly what's on her mind. She is so sensitive to others around her, and she wants to heal the world. I love you.

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Religious Birthday Wishes for a Daughter

1. Happy birthday to my cute, too-smart-for-her-own-good, humble, big-hearted, God-fearing daughter! You're my firstborn; you grabbed my heart first and made me proud first. I'm so looking forward to all the other firsts! May God continue to bless you, keep you, and chastise you when necessary.
2. Today marks 14 years since you came into our lives—our first blessing. We named you after my grandma. I can remember your birth like it was just yesterday! I pray for the Lord's most abundant blessings of good health, wisdom, patience, loyalty, humbleness, and respectfulness for you. I pray that the Lord continues to show you and guide you. Happy birthday, my love. You are special in every way. We love you!
3. I just want to wish a very special happy birthday to my ladybug! You know how very, very much your mommy loves you! We look forward to seeing you prosper in the things God has in store for your life! He has his hands on you, and I have all my faith in Him!
4. Happy birthday, my baby, my best, and everything I wish I could be! You are one of my greatest joys and the reason for so many of my smiles! God knew what we needed to make our family complete.
5. Screaming happy 7th birthday to my little rose, my sweet daughter! Words can't describe how happy I am to be your dad. The love I have for you is beyond measure; it's uncountable. I'm so happy that God gave me the chance to be your father. You make me burst with pride. Have fun, my little princess!
6. Wishing my baby a happy birthday! Sixteen years ago, God blessed me with a healthy, happy, beautiful baby girl. She is intelligent, funny, athletic, and responsible, and I could not have asked for a better child. I am so proud of her and can honestly say I am truly blessed. I just want you to know that I love you with all my soul. I love you and hope you enjoy your day.
7. Happy birthday to my firstborn daughter. Twelve years sure has caught up with you quickly! I thank God daily for you as your mother; I only want the best for you. So when I get on your nerves, it's because I care and I love you. Next year, you will be hitting the teenager mark; I pray I don't have to ground you forever—just kidding. Enjoy your birthday, my lovebug.
8. I have the most beautiful, smart, caring, most amazing daughter in the whole world, and I thank God every day for blessing me with her. She is my world and my reason for everything I do. I love her more than words can describe.

Other Birthday Notes

• For a granddaughter: Happy birthday, my girl—our first grandchild. I remember every moment of the day you were born. You are so special to Grandpa and me. Train up a baby girl in the way she should go, so when she gets old she will not depart. I thank God for the many gifts and talents that he has bestowed upon my 3-year-old granddaughter. I see you and I make a vow to pull and push you into everything God has for you.
• For a daughter who has passed away: I want to say happy birthday to my daughter in heaven. I still can’t believe you are gone. It seems like just yesterday that we were together. I love and miss you so much. Rest in peace, my beautiful daughter, until we meet again!

A Sweet Birthday Wish to My Own Daughter

A daughter is a beautiful gift for every parent. My daughter is such a blessing, and we love sharing our lives with such a cute little princess. There is never a boring moment when she is around! She has such a lovely heart, so much zest for life, and so much energy. She makes sure that she tries everything and lives to the fullest.

My daughter loves to grocery shop with me, and I know people think we are crazy because we laugh and laugh! She runs out of the store kicking her legs in the air. She loves running around with the cart and racing through the parking lot, and she thinks it's so funny to jump around corners and scare me!

My daughter, your parents are so proud of you. You are an amazing little girl who is focused and determined in her pursuits. You are competitive and wonderful, daring and spirited. I am so thankful to God that I have you in my life, and I feel very proud to be your daddy!

Best Wishes to Your Family!

I hope this list of ideas has helped you find the perfect birthday wish for your daughter, whether you're writing it in a birthday card, sharing it in a text, or telling her in person. You can send a sweet message to your daughter-in-law on her birthday as well!

Happy birthday to all of your daughters, and congratulations to you for being their proud parent.