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- Inspirational |
- Offbeat |
- For Parents & Grandparents |
- Partner |
- Family |
- Friends |
- Quotes |
- Crafting a Birthday Message |
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This article was reviewed by Seth Hall
. Seth T. Hall (ICF ACC, CLC, and MNLP) is a Certified Life Coach and Founder of Transformational Solutions, a Los Angeles-based life-coaching company that helps people achieve their toughest goals, find their own voice, and think outside the box. He has been a life coach for over 10 years, specializing in personal development, relationships, career and finance, and wellness. He has helped his clients break the negative cycles in their lives and replace them with a positive, proactive mindset. Seth believes that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and rewarding life, and works passionately to help them reach their full potential. With a deep understanding of how our minds work and the power of positive thinking, he encourages his clients to find their unique paths in life and find success on their own terms. He is a certified master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a featured co-author for WikiHow, and co-author of "The Mountain Method”, “The Happy Tiger”, and “The V.I.S.I.O.N.S. Program”.
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Need to find the best Happy 60th Birthday wishes for someone special? We’ve listed all kinds of 60th birthday wishes below, from the heartfelt to the funny and unique. Find festive messages to touch your partner, friends, and family on their special milestone birthday below.
Happy Birthday Wishes for 60th Birthday
- Happy 60th birthday to my dear friend.
- Happy 60th birthday, friend! Live it up!
- Wishing you good health and prosperity on your 60th birthday.
- Happiest of birthday wishes to one of my oldest (er, dearest) friends.
- You’re not 60, you’re 50 + 10!
Steps
Short 60th Birthday Wishes
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Focus on the excitement of turning 60. Short 60th birthday wishes should focus on feeling. You don’t need to use a ton of words to celebrate your favorite about-to-be 60-year-old. Use one or two succinct sentences that bring emotion and excitement, while letting them know how important their big day is to you. A well-crafted short birthday wish can bring a smile to anyone’s face.
- May your 60s be a time of reflection, growth, and fulfillment.
- Congratulations on reaching this milestone birthday with grace and poise.
- Happy 60th birthday! May your heart be forever young and full of love.
- May your 60s be a time of fulfillment and contentment.
- May your 60th birthday be the start of the best years of your life.
- May your 60s bring you good health and a zest for life like never before.
- Happy 60th birthday! You're a true inspiration to us all.
- Happy 60th birthday! May your heart always be filled with gratitude.
- May your 60s be the most remarkable and fulfilling decade yet. [1] X Research source
- Can’t believe you’re 60. You look great. Happy birthday!
- Happy 60th birthday, friend! Live it up!
- Happy birthday to the best 60-year-old ever!
Funny Birthday Wishes
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Having a sense of humor makes birthdays easier. Turning 60 is a daunting task to many people, but with family and friends like you making it funny, it becomes less scary. Stick to funny birthday wishes you know they’ll enjoy, while not taking yourself too seriously. These hilarious 60th birthday wishes can help make this milestone a cinch.
- Look 40, act 20, and you’ll ace this whole being 60 thing.
- Apologies, we couldn’t find a cake big enough to fit all sixty candles… hope this will do and that you have an amazing birthday!
- You look brilliant – I know it took 60 years, but it paid off.
- I’ll tell you what, you don’t look a day over 59 – happy 60th birthday!
- Turning 60 is like upgrading to the latest version of yourself. Get ready for some new features and a few bugs!
- Congratulations on turning 60! You've officially reached the age where it takes twice as long to look half as good.
- Happy 60th birthday! Now you're eligible for the senior discount at the grocery store. Time to stock up on prune juice!
- Age is just a number, but 60 is a pretty darn big number. Enjoy your special day!
- At 60, you have a lifetime of experience and wisdom. So, you're basically like a fine wine... just a little more aged.
- Turning 60 is a piece of cake... that's now too hard to chew because you forgot your dentures. Enjoy your day!
- Welcome to your 60s, where "early to bed" is the new "wild night out." Rock on, birthday star!
- Happy 60th birthday! It's the perfect age to start telling people you're "vintage" instead of old. [2] X Research source
Heartfelt Birthday Wishes
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Be thoughtful when wishing loved ones a happy 60th birthday. It’s a very special one, so words that let them know you care mean everything. This is especially true if you can’t be with them on their birthday. Instead, send heartfelt words they’ll appreciate on their special day.
- Congratulations on turning the big 6-0, hope you have a great time celebrating!
- Another milestone birthday, happy 60th! I hope you have a lovely day celebrating.
- Cheers to you turning 60; we’ll be sure to celebrate properly when I next see you!
- May your 60th birthday celebrations be even half as amazing as you are!
- Wishing you a fabulous 60th birthday! May this year be a whirlwind of delightful surprises, cherished memories, and an abundance of sweet moments to treasure.
- Happy 60th birthday! May your journey through life continue to be sprinkled with sugar-coated dreams and the sweetest successes.
- Your love of life is contagious, and you make the world brighter each day. Wishing you a joy-filled, bright, and beautiful 60th birthday!
- You pour your love out to others every other day of the year. So today, on your birthday, I hope you can relax, recharge, and know how very loved you are. Happy 60th!
- Wishing you a 60th birthday filled with smiles, laughter, and endless joy.
- When I look at you, I know just what I want to be like when I'm 60. Happy birthday.
- May your 60s be a time of peace, tranquillity, and contentment.
- Happy 60th birthday! May your heart be filled with love and kindness. [3] X Research source
Inspirational Birthday Wishes
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An inspirational birthday message can go far. Take a 60th birthday wish as far as you can with encouraging wishes for the birthday guy or gal. It’s a great time to reflect on a life well lived when you inspire thankfulness for the past and excitement for the future. You can make a good birthday into a great one with these special words.
- Happy 60th birthday! Today is a beautiful reminder of the incredible journey you've had so far. May this milestone year be filled with love, joy, and the warmth of cherished memories.
- On your 60th birthday, I want to express my gratitude for the impact you've had on my life. Your wisdom, kindness, and unwavering support have made all the difference.
- Happy 60th birthday! You're a shining example of strength and resilience. Your unwavering spirit inspires us all.
- Wishing a very special 60th birthday to someone who has touched the lives of many. Your compassion, generosity, and love are a true blessing.
- Happy 60th birthday! Today, we celebrate not only the passing of another year but also the beautiful soul that you are.
- Age is a beautiful work of art years in the making. Wear 60 proudly!
- Happy 60th birthday. Today we honor you - you never let fear get in the way of your dreams, and you've created a life you should be proud of.
- May the following years of your life be as fulfilling as the first 60. Happy birthday!
- At 60, you have learned so much from life and can use your wisdom to keep making the world a better place. Happy 60th birthday.
- When you live each day to the fullest, it makes turning 60 feel pretty rewarding. Here's to the next years of your life being incredible. Happy birthday.
- On your 60th birthday, may you look back and see that you've lived an amazing life and touched so many hearts with your presence. Have a wonderful day.
- Happy 60th birthday! Let's celebrate you and how far you've come in life. You are an inspiration and role model to all who know you.
Offbeat Birthday Wishes
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A unique wish stands out among other birthday wishes. Turning 60 is no time to give up on quirkiness. Embrace your inner weirdo with unexpected messages that make them feel special each time they read it. Go for these offbeat greetings that’ll give loved ones confidence to face their 60’s.
- Sixty isn't so bad! It just means you've been a perfect ten six times in a row.
- Everything gets better with age, just like you! Happy birthday.
- Being 60 is the best. You can still have fun, but now you have the freedom.
- Your eyes hold a special gleam; you're 60 years young, living the dream.
- Sixty looks beautiful on you! Happy birthday.
- At 60, you're old enough to know better but too old to care! Here's to not caring!
- Age is just a number. And for you, it's a huge number.
- You might not be older than dirt, but you're definitely older than cell phones. Happy birthday!
- If you put it in perspective, being 60 isn't so bad. I mean, in dog years, you're like 420. Happy birthday.
- True, being 60 comes with more gray hair and wrinkles, but there is the senior discount to look forward to. Happy birthday.
- Sixty is the golden age where you get to catch up on all that sleep you missed while you were 20, whether you want to or not! Happy Birthday.
- Did you realize you've made 60 trips around the sun? Wow! That's a ton! Happy birthday.
Birthday Wishes for Parents & Grandparents
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Offer love and happiness for parents and grandparents turning 60. Whether for your mom or dad, or your grandparents, loving 60th-birthday messages are super important to share. Remind them of how good a parent or grandparent they were to you growing up. Let them know they’re still valued and loved like never before.
- I’m so blessed to have a great parent like you to look up to. You deserve the world, happy 60th birthday!
- Dad, I just want to wish you the happiest of 60th birthdays. Growing up with you around was always an adventure and here’s to many more!
- Every child deserves a parent like you! Wishing you the happiest of 60th birthdays, which we’ll be sure to celebrate in style.
- Happy 60th birthday, Mom! You've filled our lives with immeasurable love and warmth. May your special day be as beautiful as you are and bring you the joy you deserve.
- Happy 60th birthday to the world's greatest mom! Your unwavering love has been a constant source of inspiration.
- Happy 60th birthday, Dad! You have been our rock, our hero, and the guiding force in our lives.
- To the coolest dad on your 60th birthday: Thank you for your unwavering love, endless support, and constant belief in us.
- Happy 60th birthday to my incredible dad! Your strength, wisdom, and gentle guidance have shaped me into the being I am today.
- Happy birthday, Dad ! Sixty looks fantastic on you. May this milestone year bring you new adventures and the fulfillment of all your dreams.
- Congratulations on turning 60, Dad! Your unconditional love and unwavering support have shaped me into the person I am today. Thank you for being the best dad in the world.
- Happy birthday, Mom! Sixty is just the beginning of a new phase in your life. May you continue to shine and inspire us all with your grace and wisdom.
- Congratulations on reaching 60, Mom! You are a true wonder woman - balancing love, family, and so much more. Thank you for being the best mom anyone could ask for. [4] X Research source
Romantic Birthday Wishes for Your Partner
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Show your partner you love them with intimate birthday wishes. Nothing means more to someone than reading passionate words from their special someone on their 60th birthday. Let them know how wonderful life is with them, along with hope for a bright future. Bask in the glory of love when you say Happy 60th birthday.
- I’m so glad we get to celebrate your special day together – happy 60th birthday sweetheart.
- I can’t quite believe you’re sixty; it feels like only yesterday was the day we first met.
- Wishing you the happiest birthday ever, my love. There’s nobody else in the world I’d rather spend life with than you. Here’s to 60 more years!
- Happy 60th birthday, old fella! Don’t worry, I’m not far behind.
- It’s your birthday! I’ve made a reservation at your favorite restaurant — only the best will do for my favorite 60-year-old.
- Happy 60th birthday to my one, my only, my everything. Congrats on catching up to me and joining the 60s crew!
- Happy 60th birthday, my darling. For a special person like you, nothing is too much. I’m so blessed to spend this big day with you!
- Happy birthday to the sexiest sexagenarian on the planet. Here’s to 60, my love!
- Turning 60 is just another reason to celebrate the wonderful person you are. You light up my life in more ways than you know. Have a fantastic birthday!
- Happy 60th to the person who makes my heart skip a beat. You bring so much happiness into my life, and I’m forever grateful for your love.
- Here’s to a partner who keeps getting better with age, just like fine wine. I’m looking forward to creating more beautiful memories with you.
- Happy 60th birthday to the one who stole my heart and never gave it back. You’re the missing piece in my life’s puzzle, and I’m so lucky to have you.
Birthday Wishes for Family
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Be authentic when sending 60th birthday greetings to family. You may not spend time with them regularly or you might see them every day. Either way, it’ll mean the world to them to hear from you on this milestone birthday. Here are messages that are ideal for sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, and even your mother or father-in-law on their big day.
- Now you’re 60 maybe you’ll finally stop lying about your age, happy birthday!
- No matter how old we both are, you’ll forever be my inspiration. Happy 60th birthday!
- Happy 60th birthday, yep that’s 6-0. Just here to remind you that I’m younger than you.
- Wishing you good health and prosperity on your 60th birthday.
- You’ve always been my favorite uncle. (And I’m your favorite niece, right?) Happy 60th birthday!
- Happy 60th birthday, Auntie! Here’s to many happy returns.
- Happy 60th birthday, [Name]! It’s time to celebrate this special occasion.
- Congratulations on reaching this milestone birthday, Uncle!
- Have a wonderful day celebrating this momentous occasion, Cousin!
- Wishing you good health and prosperity on your 60th birthday.
- Happy 60th birthday, Auntie! Here’s to many happy returns.
- Happy birthday, [Name]! Can’t wait to celebrate at your birthday party this weekend.
Birthday Wishes for Friends
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Celebrate friendship when you say Happy 60th birthday. These meaningful messages work just as well for male or female friends. They celebrate the best parts of a friendship: devotion, love, and laughter. These are the birthday wishes they’ll cherish for a long time.
- I can’t believe we’re still friends at sixty! At this point, I can get away with teasing you about anything.
- You might be sixty, but to me, you barely seem to have aged. Mind you, that might be because I see you every week.
- What a pair of wrinkly prunes we’ve become. Wishing a happy 60th birthday to my oldest friend.
- Happy 60th birthday to my buddy who has stood by me through thick and thin.
- To my partner in crime and adventure—wishing you a fantastic 60th birthday!
- Happy 60th birthday to my fabulous friend! You're a shining example of grace, strength, and beauty.
- To my incredible friend on her 60th birthday: You're proof that age is just a number and that true beauty radiates from within.
- Wishing a very happy 60th birthday to my dear friend! Your friendship has been a source of inspiration and joy in my life.
- Happy 60th birthday to my dear friend who knows how to make every moment unforgettable.
- To my dearest friend, may your 60th birthday be a reflection of the beautiful soul you possess. Your friendship has been a gift beyond measure, and I'm looking forward to sharing many more years of laughter and love with you.
- Happy 60th birthday, my wonderful friend! Here's to six decades of friendship and countless more to come. You make life brighter with your presence, and I'm grateful for every moment we've shared.
- To the most amazing friend on their 60th birthday: You've enriched my life in ways I can't describe. May this milestone year bring you boundless joy, good health, and all the love you deserve. [5] X Research source
Birthday Quotes
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Thoughtful birthday quotes can make turning 60 special. You might want to say more than Happy Birthday, friend (or partner or family member). It’s time to let the experts do the job for you. These beautiful quotes about age focus on growing older and better with each passing year.
- “Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – Jack Benny
- “With mirth and laughter, let old wrinkles come” – William Shakespeare
- “Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most, live the longest.” – Larry Lorenzoni
- “Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you've got to start young” – Theodore Roosevelt
- “One of the signs of passing youth is the birth of a sense of fellowship with other human beings as we take our place among them.” – Virginia Woolf
- “Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” – John Lennon
- “Men are like wine - some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.” – Pope John XXIII
- “I was born old and get younger every day. At present, I am sixty years young.” – Herbert Beerbohm Tree
- “Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” – Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
- “Some people reach the age of sixty before others.” – Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood
- “Though it sounds absurd, it is true to say I felt younger at sixty than I felt at twenty.” – Ellen Glasgow
- “What, start at this! when sixty years have spread. Their grey experience o'er thy hoary head? Is this the all observing age could gain? Or hast thou known the world so long in vain?” – John Dryden [6] X Research source
Crafting 60th Birthday Wishes
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1Celebrate the milestone of a 60th birthday. Use words that emphasize how special turning 60 can be. This may include a heartfelt sentiment, an inspirational quote, or words to touch their heart. If you can’t be with the birthday guy or gal, make them feel like you’re right in the room with them on their special day.
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2Say cheers to their many achievements. Let those celebrating their 60th birthday know how much you admire them. It could be their work ethic, their kindness, or their sense of humor that you most enjoy. Whatever you focus on, get the point across that they are amazing and you’re thankful to know them.
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3Wish them well for a bright future. Turning 60 doesn’t have to be a downer. Your birthday wishes can summon up plenty of excitement for their future. It’s a special time in life when you may be retiring, pursuing a second passion, or in a brand-new relationship. Take a few moments to consider how you can best make them feel jazzed about their wonderful future, starting at 60.
Happy 60th Birthday Wishes FAQs
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1What is a 60th birthday called? A 60th birthday is called a diamond jubilee. It’s a term typically used to commemorate the 60th anniversary of something. In this case, a diamond jubilee celebrates 60 years of one person’s life. It’s symbolized by a diamond, known for durability and brilliance. However you decide to celebrate, it should feel super special to those involved. [7] X Research source
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2What does the 60th birthday symbolize? Turning 60 can be a scary event, especially if you’re anxious about getting old. What a 60th birthday does offer you is a way to embrace the number, be thankful for all you’ve experienced, and go forth with a sense of confidence that views life as a precious gift.
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3What is the traditional gift for a 60th birthday? Because a 60th birthday is called the diamond jubilee, a gift including a diamond is the most traditional. If you can’t afford an actual diamond birthday present, many keepsake gifts help celebrate 60 years of life and won’t break the bank. You can also transform the diamond theme into a big birthday party decorated in shiny silver for added pizzazz.
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