Birthday Messages by Age and Relationship

You're in the right place for birthday messages by age and relationship. There are 60 ready-to-copy lines on this page, grouped into for your mum, for your dad and for your sister, plus more below - pick one, change a detail so it sounds like you, and you're done.

Pick who the card is for and the age they're turning to get messages written for exactly that card.

For your mum

For your dad

For your sister

For your brother

For your wife

For your husband

For your son

For your daughter

For your friend

For your grandson

For your granddaughter

For your grandad

For your nan

For your colleague

For your boyfriend

For your girlfriend

For your auntie

For your uncle

Frequently asked questions

What should I write in a milestone birthday card?

Name the age, add a personal line and a wish for the decade ahead.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

How long should a card message be?

One to three lines suits most cards. Write the message before the name so you can start again if it goes wrong, and if you run out of room, carry on inside the back cover rather than shrinking your handwriting.

Where can I buy a card to go with this?

We design and print our cards in the UK and post them the same working day when you order on a weekday. Browse birthday cards to see the current range.

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