Birthday Wishes For A Friend
Birthday wishes for a friend: what to write
A friend's birthday card is the one you can actually have fun with. No family politics, no need to be polite — just the joke you've both been running for years, written down. These birthday wishes for a friend are grouped by tone so you can go funny, rude or unexpectedly sincere.
The best friend messages are specific. Swap 'you're the best' for the actual reason they're the best, and the card gets kept.
Funny birthday wishes for a friend
- Happy birthday to the friend who knows too much for me to ever fall out with you. Shop this card
- Another year older and still my favourite bad influence. Happy birthday. Shop this card
- Happy birthday. I'd say you haven't changed a bit, but we both know that's a lie. Shop this card
- You're not getting older, you're just becoming increasingly confident about being right. Shop this card
- Happy birthday. Thanks for making my life choices look reasonable by comparison. Shop this card
Heartfelt birthday wishes for a friend
- Happy birthday to the person who's shown up for every version of me so far. Shop this card
- Some friends you keep, some friends keep you. You've been the second one for years. Shop this card
- Happy birthday. Whatever this year brings, you're not doing it on your own. Shop this card
- Thank you for the laughing, the listening and the honesty. Have the best day. Shop this card
Short birthday wishes for a friend
- Happy birthday, legend. Drinks are on you, obviously. Shop this card
- Another year of putting up with me. Happy birthday. Shop this card
- Have a brilliant one. You've earned it. Shop this card
Birthday cards for friends
Funny and rude friend designs, printed in the UK and posted quickly.
Breaking News - Your Friend Has Had a Baby (Personalised) New Baby Card
£3.87
Thank You Sooo Fucking Much (Thank You Card For Colleague Or Friend)
£3.87
Tanks A Million (Irish Accent Thank You Card For Colleague Or Friend)
£3.87
Thank For Everything You Fabulous Human Being (Thank You Card For Colleague Or Friend)
£3.87
THANKYOUUUUUUUUUUUUU (Thank You Card For Colleague Or Friend)
£3.87
You've Got A Friend In Me Pin Badge
£4.00
They Liked It, So They Put A Ring On It (LGBT-Friendly Wedding Card)
£3.87
Funny Fuck This Shit Friendship Gift Funny Candle
£15.49
Funny My Last Fuck Friendship Gift Funny Candle
£15.49
You Got This Friendship Gift For Her Funny Candle
£15.49
Funny Bury A Bitch For You Friendship Gift For Her Candle
£15.49
Bae Friendship Gift For Her Funny Candle
£15.49
Gifts to send with the card
A candle or pin badge alongside the card turns a £4 order into a proper present, posted together.
Honorary Gilmore Girl Pin Badge
£4.00
Xoxo Heart Pin Badge
£4.00
She Believed She Could So She Did Pin Badge
£4.00
Cowgirl Boots & Hat Pin Badge
£4.00
Parental Advisory Explicit Content Pin Badge
£4.00
The Office Dunder Mifflin Paper Co Pin Badge
£4.00
What Would Dolly Do? Pin Badge
£4.49
Granny Panty Club Hilarious Pin Badge
£4.00
Girl Power Pink Heart Pin Badge
£4.00
Charming Pigeon Pin Badge
£4.00
Not a Hugger Pin Badge
£4.00
Life Happens, Coffee Helps Small Pin Badge
£4.00
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good birthday wish for a best friend?
Lead with the running joke, then land one honest line about why you're glad they're around. That mix is what makes a friend's card memorable.
What do you write in a friend's birthday card when you're not close any more?
Keep it warm and short. A good memory plus 'hope this year treats you well' is friendly without overclaiming.