Born on a Sunday? What the Old Rhyme Says About You

October 7, 2026

According to the traditional rhyme Monday's Child, "And the child that is born on the Sabbath day is bonny and blithe, and good and gay."

It's a fun piece of folklore, first written down in the 19th century, not a prediction. Don't know your day? Find it: What day was i born

What it's said to mean

Cheerful and happy
Bright and good-natured

The full rhyme

Monday's child is fair of face
Tuesday's child is full of grace
Wednesday's child is full of woe
Thursday's child has far to go
Friday's child is loving and giving
Saturday's child works hard for a living
And the child that is born on the Sabbath day is bonny and blithe, and good and gay

Birthday ideas

Write the Sunday line inside their birthday card
Add what happened the year they were born: What happened the year you were born
Pair with their star sign: Star sign gifts

Key things to remember

A new baby card with their day's line is a sweet touch.

Frequently asked questions

What does the rhyme say about Sunday's child?

"And the child that is born on the Sabbath day is bonny and blithe, and good and gay."

What is a good example of born on a Sunday?

"Bright and good-natured" is one of 12 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

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.

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