Birthday Wishes for a Daughter: From Mum, Dad, Heartfelt

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A daughter's birthday is a day when a parent's heart overflows with pride and tenderness. Here are birthday wishes for a daughter: short ones, from mum and from dad, for a little girl and a grown-up daughter, heartfelt messages, wishes for parents on their daughter's birthday, and a couple of poems. Wishes for other recipients, from Mum to a colleague, are collected in birthday wishes for family, friends and colleagues.

For general messages, see birthday wishes, and for mum, see birthday wishes for mom.

Short birthday wishes for a daughter

• Happy birthday, sweetheart! You are our greatest happiness.
• Happy birthday, sunshine! May all your dreams come true.
• Happy birthday, darling daughter! You are our pride and joy.
• Happy birthday, princess! Grow up happy.
• Happy birthday, my girl! I love you endlessly.
• Happy birthday! May every day bring you a smile.
• Happy birthday, my dear! You make our world brighter.
• Happy birthday, darling! Be happy; that is what matters most.
• Happy birthday! We are proud of every step you take.
• Happy birthday to our sunshine! Health, love and joy.

From mum

• Happy birthday, my darling! I remember holding you for the first time, and I have been thankful for you every day since.
• My dear, you are the best thing I have ever created. May luck always be with you and your heart be full of love.
• Happy birthday, sweetheart! I wish you always to know your worth and never be afraid to be yourself.
• My darling, wherever you are, my heart is always with you. I love you.
• Happy birthday, my beautiful girl! You have grown into a wonderful person, and I am proud of you every day.
• May your life be as bright as your smile. Happy birthday, darling!

From dad

• Happy birthday, sweetheart! You will always be my little princess, no matter how old you are.
• I'm so proud of you! Be strong, brave and happy.
• Happy birthday! Remember: Dad is always here and always on your side.
• My girl, I wish you people who value you as much as we do.
• Happy birthday, darling! You are the best gift of my life.

For a little daughter

• Happy birthday, our little one! Grow up healthy, cheerful and curious about the world.
• Happy birthday, sweetheart! May you have lots of friends, toys and magical adventures!
• Happy birthday to our princess! May every day feel like a fairy tale.
• Happy birthday, sunshine! We love you to the moon and back.
• Our little girl, may your eyes always shine with joy!

For a grown-up daughter

• You are all grown up now, but to me you are still that little girl with hair bows. Happy birthday!
• I'm proud of the woman you have become. I wish you harmony, love and confidence.
• Happy birthday! May your career inspire you, your family warm you and your dreams come true.
• Be happy in every choice you make. We will always support you.
• Happy birthday to my grown-up daughter! Thank you for still making time for us.

Heartfelt messages

• When you were born, I understood what true love is. Since then it has only grown every day. Happy birthday, darling.
• You taught me patience, tenderness and unconditional love. Thank you for being you.
• Wherever life takes you, remember: you are always loved and awaited at home.
• Every smile of yours is the most precious gift to us. Be happy, dear.
• I can't protect you from every storm, but I will always be there to hold the umbrella. Happy birthday, sweetheart.

For parents on their daughter's birthday

• Congratulations on your daughter's birthday! May she make you proud and may you give her love and support.
• Happy birthday to your little girl! Health to her and pride and happy days together to you.
• Congratulations to the birthday girl's parents! You have raised a wonderful person.
• Happy birthday to your daughter! May your home always be filled with her laughter.

Birthday poems for a daughter

Our daughter, you're our shining sun,
Our spring, our joy, our endless light.
May happiness to you still run
And every day be warm and bright!

Grow up happy, little star,
Clever, kind and fair to see,
Shine as brightly as you are,
The best that you can ever be!

Flowers and gifts for a daughter

A daughter of any age loves having her own bouquet: a bright arrangement with a balloon or soft toy for a little girl, a trendy kraft-paper bouquet for a teenager, and her favourite flowers for a grown-up daughter. For gift ideas, see gifts to add to flowers.

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Ready-made options are in flowers for a daughter, flowers for children and balloons.

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FAQ

How do I write a touching message for my daughter?

Recall the moment she was born or took her first steps, say what you are proud of and wish her happiness on her own path.

What should I write to my daughter in short?

"Happy birthday, sweetheart! You are our greatest happiness."

Should I give flowers to a little daughter?

Yes. A small bright bouquet or an arrangement with a soft toy is a memorable gift that teaches a child to enjoy flowers.

How do I congratulate parents on their daughter's birthday?

Wish the daughter health and happiness and the parents pride in her. Ready-made texts are in the section above.

For a son, see birthday wishes for a son.

Godparents may also like our birthday wishes for a goddaughter.

If your daughter is turning 18, see our 18th birthday wishes.

For a friend's daughter or your child's friend, see our birthday wishes for a little girl.

Touching texts for a daughter and other family members are in our heartfelt birthday wishes that bring tears.

Wishes for the birthday girl’s parents are in our birthday wishes for parents.

Read also: birthday wishes for Daryna.

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Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.