125 Ways to Wish Your Little Princess a Happy Birthday (No Matter How Old Your Daughter Is!)

One thing everyone looks forward to on their birthday is opening up birthday cards and reading all the messages people write inside. They bring back memories, make you feel warm and fuzzy, crack you up, bring tears of joy to your eyes and make you feel special. That’s why coming up with the perfect thing to write inside is super important, especially when you’re writing a birthday message for your daughter.

So what can you say as a parent to make your card stand out from all the others? Try choosing something that goes with your daughter’s age and her personality. Writing birthday wishes for your daughter that are cute and short is great when she’s little. Coming up with something silly is fun when she’s a teenager. Going with a meaningful and sentimental note makes a card heartwarming when your daughter is an adult. And recalling a memory you share together, an embarrassing moment you’ll never forget or a reason why you’re proud of them is great to include no matter what age your child is turning.

To help inspire what you want to write, we’ve come up with 125 birthday messages. Check them all out below. Remember that no matter what you end up going with, your daughter will love it. She just cares that you wrote her a birthday message to begin with.

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Best Birthday Wishes for Your Daughter

1. To our daughter, wishing you the happiest of birthdays.

2. There’s this girl who stole my heart, and she calls me dad. Happy birthday!

3. To my wonderful daughter, Happy birthday. Enjoy all the beauty this day brings and surround yourself with all your favorite thing.

4. Happy birthday to my beautiful daughter!

5. Today I am wishing my lovely daughter, the apple of my eye, the very best birthday!

6. I am proud to say the mini version of myself is way better than the original one. Happy birthday, sweetheart.

7. I’m so grateful for having a daughter like you. Happy birthday to the world’s best daughter.

8. Few women get to stand out in life. You are already outstanding because you are special. Happy birthday.

9. You’ve succeeded in making me/us successful parent(s). Life should be ready for many more successes from you. Have a great day!

10. Have a super sweet birthday. We love you.

11. We hope you have the most magical day. Love you lots.

12. You will always be mommy and daddy’s little baby. Happy birthday, sweetie!

13. Happy Birthday to our fun-loving and happy-go-lucky daughter, here’s wishing you a day of non-stop celebrating as you turn another year older and sweeter!

14. Happy Birthday, daughter! May your day be one of laughter and music.

15. Happy Birthday to my favorite princess! Have a royal time today.

16. Happy Birthday to my girl! May today bring you all of the happiness in the world.

17. Happy Birthday! I am sending you all my love and hugs.

18. May you forever sparkle and shine like the star that you are. Happy birthday my princess!

19. Happy Birthday, dear daughter. May this birthday bring you lots of happy moments.

20. Daughter, Happy Birthday. The road ahead of you holds endless possibilities!

21. Happy birthday to our beautiful girl! We love you so much.

22. Happy birthday to our kind, fun and crazy girl! We are so grateful you came into our lives!

23. Happy birthday to you, our beautiful daughter! You give us a thousand reasons to smile every day.

24. Happy birthday and enjoy your day, you will be my always my little angel and remember that age is just a number!

25. May your day be as bright as your smile and as lovely as you. Happy birthday my daughter!

26. Our very best wishes to our very best daughter! Happy birthday!

27. Happy birthday to my beautiful daughter. You are amazing!

28. Happy birthday to our precious daughter. You are loved today, tomorrow, and always!

29. Happy birthday, sweetheart! May your day be full of sunshine, rainbows, laughter, and fun!

30. Happy Birthday to our lovely daughter! The world is a better place with you in it!

Funny Birthday Wishes for Your Daughter

31. I am proud to say the mini version of myself is way better that the original one. Happy birthday, sweetheart.

32. Well, the hours of labor were definitely worth it — I could not be prouder of you and amazed by what you're doing with your life. Happy birthday!

33. All the plans for your birthday party have been canceled. Do not worry! We will make new plans. Happy birthday!

34. I can’t believe how big you’re getting! Long gone are the days when I could steal cake from your plate and no one would ever be the wiser.

35. May all your birthday wishes come true — except for the illegal ones!

36. As you grow, moving closer to the age when I get to vet your boyfriends, I realize you have grown into a wise and mature lady who I can trust.

37. As daughters go, you’re okay I guess. Just kidding, Happy birthday!

38. Happy birthday to my little girl! You're a woman now, but today I'm remembering your little pigtails and funny comments to me and your dad. Hope you have a happy day!

39. Daughter, I’ll wish you a happy birthday when you stop stealing my clothes.

40. It looks like you’re turning an age where you’ll finally be able to pay us back. Happy birthday!

41. We’re so glad we decided to keep you. It’s turned out to be the best decision. Happy birthday!

42. Today you’re our favorite child. Happy birthday!

43. Happy birthday, daughter! Make sure you eat all the cake, do not save any for me.

44. Happy birthday to our sassy daughter! Thanks for making life fun. Happy birthday!

45. Happy birthday to you, you are wonderful it’s true, make your bed now and take the trash out, and don’t forget the dishes too!

46. Stop having so many birthdays! Seriously, each year it gets more difficult to find you a gift.

47. I know I’m the coolest dad because I allow you to party on such a special day ONLY. Ha! Happy birthday, daughter.

48. Happy birthday to my dearest daughter! We were putting candles on your cake and we just realized that soon we would have to get you a bigger cake, because we’re running out of space!

49. Happy Birthday to one of the few people whose birthday I can remember without a Facebook reminder.

50. I smile because you’re my daughter. I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it! Happy Birthday!

51. Happy birthday to my SUPER-DAUGHTER, it takes one to know one.

52. 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

53. This coupon is good for one day of no chores and 100 hugs and kisses to you from mom and dad. Happy birthday to my daughter!

54.  I wanted to greet you with a happy birthday on Instagram and share stories about your childhood, but I didn’t want to embarrass you. So I’ll just say happy birthday and please accept my friend request. Please confirm it!

55. Happy birthday to the prettiest girl in the world! Your mom loves you so much and wanted me to tell you.

56. We enjoy being your parents, so hurry up and get married and so we can enjoy being grandparents too.

57. Count your blessings, not your boyfriends. Happy birthday, daughter!

58. Your teenage subscription just updated to adult. Happy birthday my dear daughter. Enjoy adulthood and have fun.

59. Happy Birthday to my daughter! One thing you can look forward to as you get older is growing up to be as awesome as your parents!

60. I regret to inform you, but your childhood has expired. Happy 18th Birthday, daughter!

Sweet Birthday Wishes for Your Daughter

61. Whenever I am feeling down in life, I just think of you, because your smile lights up my life. Happy birthday to my vivacious daughter!

62. The day you were born was the greatest moment of my life. I am so grateful that I have a daughter as honest, beautiful, and intelligent as you. Happy birthday!

63. Happy Birthday. You are the best gift I have ever received. Enjoy your special day!