120 Funny, Loving, & Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Your Dad

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Wish your dad a happy birthday with these thoughtful messages
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Looking for a short, funny, or deep message to wish your dad a happy birthday? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re providing an extensive list of birthday wishes you can copy and paste to express your love and support for your dad, stepdad, father-in-law, and more. We’ve also included helpful tips on how to make your message even more meaningful, whether you write it in a card, send it through text, or say it in person.

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“Happy birthday to my hero!”

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  1. Sometimes, sending a simple birthday message is one of the best ways to express love to your dad. Drop a few adjectives to describe the type of person he is, stress how much you admire him, and wish him well for the upcoming year!
    • Happy birthday, old man!
    • Happy birthday to the king of dad jokes!
    • Happy birthday to the best dad in the whole world!
    • I’m so lucky to have a dad like you! Happy birthday!!
    • Happy birthday, Dad. I don’t know where I’d be without you.
    • Happy birthday to the hardest-working person I know—my Dad!
    • Time to make some wishes, Dad. Happy, happy birthday to you!
    • Happy birthday, Pops. You have no clue how much I look up to you.
    • Wishing you a birthday that’s just as sweet, special, and fun as you are!
    • Sending all my love to you on your special day. You deserve the very best!
    • Cheers to another year around the sun! I hope you get everything you wish for and more.
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“I got you the best present in the whole world—ME!”

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  1. Crack a joke to make him laugh out loud. Looking to give your dad the ultimate gift of laughter? Drop an epic dad joke or lighthearted one-liner to brighten his day. Whether you poke fun at his age, interests, or behavior, a witty message can strengthen your bond and spread extra birthday cheer.
    • Don’t count the years, Dad. Count the hairs left on your head!
    • Happy birthday, Dad. Don’t hurt yourself blowing out all those candles!
    • Happy birthday, Dad. Remember, it’s better to be over the hill than under it!
    • So glad to have you as my dad…You’ve passed on some incredible genes!
    • Whatever you do, don’t let aging get you down. It might be too difficult to get back up!
    • Happy birthday to the man who brought the most amazing person (ME) into the world!
    • Wishing the happiest of birthdays to the man who had to put up with my teenage angst!
    • Don’t worry about getting older. Pretty soon you won’t be able to remember your age anyway!
    • We might need a fire extinguisher to put out all the candles on your cake this year…Happy birthday, old man!
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"I'm forever grateful to be your child."

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  1. If you want to make your dad feel loved on the big day, let him know exactly how he has impacted you. What sacrifices did he make for your family? What lessons did he teach you growing up? What are his best qualities? Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable (or a little sappy) when writing your card !
    • Happy birthday to my hero, my best friend, and my biggest supporter! I’m so grateful for all the time we’ve spent together, and I’m so lucky to call you my father. I love you to the moon and back!
    • Happy birthday to my loving father. If everyone had 1/1000th of the positivity you have, the world would be a much better place. You really bring out the best in people, and I’m so grateful to be your daughter. Love you forever!
    • Happy birthday, Dad! Thank you for all the sacrifices that you’ve made for our family. I know I can’t ever repay you, but I’ll do my best to make you proud. You’re my biggest inspiration, and I hope I can be as good of a father as you some day. I love you.
    • Growing up, I thought that you were the coolest and toughest dad on the block—and that still rings true. Thank you for sticking up for me and teaching me how to be a decent man. We may have our ups and downs, but I’ll always be proud to be your kid.
    • Here’s to the man who’s been there for me through thick and thin—my one and only Dad! Having you as my father is the biggest blessing of my life, and I’m so grateful for all the memories we’ve shared together. Here’s to another year of good health and happiness!!
    • I know I don’t say this enough, but thank you for being such an amazing dad. You make me laugh and smile, but more importantly, you make me want to step out of my comfort zone and reach my highest potential. I love you, and I hope you have the most special day.
    • Happy birthday to my greatest role model in life. You taught me the meaning of love, strength, and integrity, and I’m so grateful to have you in my life. Thank you for having my back through thick and thin…Words can’t describe how much it means to me. I love you!
    • Dad, you always know what to say when I’m having a bad day, and it’s something I’ll never take for granted. Thank you for supporting me, for giving me great advice, and for always being there for me. I can’t believe I got so lucky to have you as my dad. Love you forever!
    • Dad, you taught me everything I know—how to tie my shoes, how to ride a bike, how to start a 401k (sort of), how to be a good listener, and how to chase my dreams. Thank you for everything. I’m so proud to be your child, and I hope you have the most amazing birthday yet!
    • It’s your special day, Dad! I just wanted to let you know that you inspire me every day, and you’re the most genuine and thoughtful person I’ve ever met. Thank you for leading by example, and being so supportive throughout my life. Wishing you another year filled with love, adventure, and loads of laughter!!
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“Happy birthday in heaven, Dad.”

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  1. Looking for a special way to remember your dad on his birthday? There’s nothing more meaningful (and cathartic) than writing a touching message. [1] Whether you type it in your Notes app or place a physical card on his gravesite, share your favorite memories together and release any emotions you’ve kept inside.
    • I’m sending you all my birthday love up above. Happy birthday in heaven, Dad.
    • Even though we didn’t always see eye to eye, I would do anything to relive the arguments, fights, and bad moments we had. I miss having you around, and I think of you every day. Happy birthday, Dad.
    • Dad, you might not be physically here, but I feel your energy every day. Thank you for watching over me and guiding me through life. I just wish I could see you again. I’ll miss you forever, dad. Have a happy birthday in heaven.
    • Dad, I know you’re dancing in heaven with a cold glass of beer, but I wish you were here to celebrate with me. Not a single day goes by when I don’t think of you, and I miss you more and more as time passes. I hope we can meet again someday.
    • I’ll never understand why you left us so soon, but I’ll always remember the times you were there for me. Thanks for being the best dad I could’ve ever asked for—and more. I really, really miss you, but I hope you’re having the best birthday in heaven.
    • It’s your birthday today, Dad. Normally, I’d be making you a chicken pot pie, and we’d be watching the big game on TV…It’s crazy how fast life can change. Know that we’re celebrating your special day down below and raising a toast to you. Happy birthday!
    • I try not to think about your death, but your memory will be ingrained in me forever. You’re the epitome of what it means to be a good father, and you were always so patient and understanding with me. I’ll never forget how you made me feel. I love you, and enjoy your big day.
    • Every time I look at the moon, I think of you and all the wonderful memories we shared. I’m so grateful for the short time we had together, and I just wanted to let you know that you shaped me into the person I am today—more than you’ll ever know. Happy birthday in heaven.
    • Words can’t describe how much I miss you, and I still can’t believe you’re gone. Thank you for everything, Dad. I know I didn’t listen to you most of the time, but I think I’m living a life that you’d be proud of. Knowing that brings me peace of mind and I hope you’re celebrating your big day with all the angels. I love you forever.
    • It pains me to think you’re not here with me, but I’m so grateful for every moment we spent together. Whenever I’m sad, I remind myself that you’re in a better place, and I know you’re having the best time up above—I just hope they’re giving you a big juicy steak for your special day. Happy birthday, Dad. I can’t wait to see you again.
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“Cheers to a new decade!”

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  1. Whether your dad is turning 50 or 90, remind him of all the wonderful things to come in the new decade. Aim to make him feel loved and supported, and if you suspect he’s a little sad about getting older, remind him that he’s simply “leveling up!”
    • Four decades behind you, but the best is yet to come. Happy birthday, Dad!
    • Half a century looks pretty good on you, Dad. Wishing you the best birthday yet!
    • Sixty years ago, a legend was born. Happy birthday, Pops! You’re the coolest old person I know.
    • You’re not actually 50…You’re 20 with 30 years of experience. Happy birthday to the best dad on the planet!
    • Happy 40th birthday, Dad! You’re officially a member of the old-person club, but you’re still the coolest dad in the neighborhood.
    • To the man I look up to the most, happy 60th birthday! I’m grateful to call you my father, and I can’t wait for you to meet your grandchild.
    • Wishing you the most unforgettable and out-of-this-world 60th birthday, Dad! I don’t know anyone else who deserves it more than you do!!
    • Dad, may your 50s be filled with even more peace, love, and prosperity! I’m so happy to be by your side, and I hope you enjoy your special day!!
    • Happy 60th birthday to the strongest person I’ve ever met. I hope you enter this new decade knowing that you’re loved and cherished by so many people. Here’s to you!
    • Happy 55th birthday, Dad! Congratulations on making it this far and for being such an inspiration to us all. I’m so excited for this next chapter in your story, and I can’t wait to hear about your upcoming adventures!
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“The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get.” —Tim Russert

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  1. Get help from someone else if you can’t describe how much you love your dad. Choose an author, celebrity, or any other public figure that he admires, and write down some of their wisdom to make him feel inspired.
    • “To her, the name of father was another name for love.” —Fanny Fern
    • “One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” —George Herbert
    • “When my father didn't have my hand, he had my back.” —Linda Poindexter
    • “A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely.” —Émile Gaboriau
    • “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” —Anne Geddes
    • “An almost perfect relationship with his father was the earthly root of all wisdom.” —C.S. Lewis
    • “Good fathers do three things: they provide, they nurture, and they guide.” —Roland Warren
    • “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” —Jim Valvano
    • “When you need real understanding, when you need someone to care, when you need someone to guide you … A father’s always there.” —Thomas J. Langley
    • “I've said it before, but it's absolutely true: My mother gave me my drive, but my father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him, I could see a future.” —Liza Minnelli
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“May your birthday be filled with endless blessings!”

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  1. Birthdays are the perfect opportunity to celebrate loved ones and thank God for placing them in your life in the first place. Stress how blessed you feel to have such an incredible father, and let him know that you’re praying for him on his big day.
    • I’m confident that God blessed me with the best father on the planet. Happy birthday!
    • Today we celebrate one of God’s greatest creations…YOU! May the Lord bless you with heavenly joy, love, and laughter on your special day.
    • God knew what He was doing when He created you. I’m forever grateful to call you my dad, and I’m praying for many more birthdays by your side.
    • I’m wishing you an incredible birthday, Dad. You’re one of the biggest blessings in my life, and I pray that the following years are filled with His eternal joy and love.
    • You taught me to count my blessings, and one of them will always be you! We have an unbreakable bond that I will forever cherish, and I wish you nothing but the best.
    • Every day, I thank the Lord for letting you be a part of my life. I will never take our relationship for granted, and I pray you get everything you want and more. Happy birthday, Dad!
    • May your birthday be filled with boundless light, love, and positivity. I pray that God gives you the strength to achieve everything you want and more, and I can’t wait to see what He brings you this upcoming year.
    • I told God you’re incredible, but he already knew it. So, I asked him to bless you even more! I pray this new personal year is even more amazing than the last, and know that I’m rooting for you. Happy birthday, Dad.
    • When I look at you, I see a warm, honest, and humble human that I hope to become. Thank you for being the blueprint of an extraordinary person and for showing me the power of love. May He bless you with more love and laughter this new year.
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“Happy birthday to the first guy I ever loved!”

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  1. Studies show that dads are more sensitive towards their daughters. [2] So, feel free to tug at your dad’s heartstrings with a sweet and sentimental message. Highlight his best traits, your favorite memories together, or anything else that might bring a tear to his eye.
    • Dad, you might be getting older, but I’ll always be your little girl. Happy birthday!
    • Here’s to the most supportive father a girl could ever wish for. Happy, happy birthday!
    • Happy birthday to the man who was unfortunately right about all my exes…Love ya, dad!
    • Thanks for always treating me like a princess, Dad. I hope you have the best birthday yet!
    • Few daughters are blessed with a dad who’s as supportive as mine, so I feel like I’m the luckiest girl in the world. Happy birthday!
    • Cheers to the man who’s been there for me since the day I was born. You’re the literal definition of a day one, and I’m so, so, so grateful to call you my dad!
    • Happy birthday, Daddy! Thank you for showing me how I deserve to be treated and for always having my best interests at heart. I’m so lucky to be your daughter!
    • Here’s to the best taxi driver, the cheapest handyman, and the most generous bank I know—my Dad! All jokes aside, thanks for always loving me and supporting my dreams!
    • Happy birthday, Dad. Thank you for being my rock, my shelter, and my shoulder to cry on. You were the person who taught me how to love myself, and I’m so grateful to have such a kind and inspirational father like you.
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“Here’s to the person who shaped me into the man I am today!”

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  1. If your dad is a huge inspiration or influence in your life, let it be known in your birthday message! Being honest with your dad can help you connect with him on a deeper level and make him feel extra special on his big day.
    • HBD from the luckiest son in the world!
    • You’re the man I aspire to be. Happy birthday, Dad!
    • Cheers to the man who taught me everything about life, love, and beer!
    • Happy birthday to the guy I look up to the most (even though I’m technically taller)!
    • Like father, like son is all I’ve ever wanted to be. Hope you have the best birthday ever!
    • Happy birthday to my biggest role model in life. No one deserves a more special day than you, Dad!
    • Happy birthday, Dad. If I grow up to be 1/100th of the man you are, I’ll consider it a success! Enjoy your big day!!
    • Happy birthday, Pops! Thanks for always having my back (and for never telling mom about all the times I snuck out). I owe you big time!!
    • Dad, thanks for teaching me what it means to be a man and for being the pillar of our family. Here’s to many, many more birthdays together!
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“The best father-in-law deserves the best birthday!”

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  1. Looking for a simple way to wish your father-in-law a happy birthday? Tell him what you admire about him and shower him with gratitude. Chances are, he’ll appreciate any message he gets from you, so don’t feel the need to send a long paragraph.
    • Thank you for everything you do. We can’t thank you enough. Happy birthday!
    • You’re an honest man, a great listener, and the best father-in-law I could have asked for. Happy birthday!
    • Thank you for raising the best person in my life—and for doing such an amazing job! Enjoy your special day!!
    • Thank you for being such a great role model and for welcoming me into the family. I hope you have the most amazing birthday!
    • From all the stories that I’ve heard, I know your daughter had an incredible father growing up, and I hope I can live up to your legacy. Happy birthday, Sir.
    • You’ve always made me feel like part of the family, and I will never take that for granted. Thank you for all your support, and have the most wonderful day!
    • I’m so happy we’ve gotten closer over the years, so thank you for being so warm and welcoming. Wishing you another year of good health, happiness, and laughter!
    • I didn’t think it was possible for a son-in-law to love their in-laws, but you’ve changed my perspective. You’re a legend, and I’m so lucky to be a part of your family. Happy birthday!
    • Just when I thought you couldn’t be any wiser, you go and have another birthday! You’re truly a class act, and I’m so lucky to be able to call you my dad. Please take the day off and enjoy yourself!!
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“Happy birthday to a stepdad who knows the true meaning of family!”

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  1. Craft a message that’s simple, silly, or deep, depending on the relationship you share with your stepdad. If he truly transformed your life, thank him for stepping up to the plate and choosing to raise you. Otherwise, express gratitude and anticipation for all the years to come.
    • I thank my lucky stars that you came into my life, and I can’t imagine my life without you. Wishing you the best birthday yet!
    • I know we weren’t the easiest to love at times, so thank you for sticking around. It means more than you know. Happy birthday!
    • Having you in my life has made a huge difference. Thank you for raising me like your own and teaching me everything I know. I love you, Dad.
    • Wishing the best birthday to the best stepdad in the world! Thank you for showering me with love and making me feel cherished every day. I love you!
    • Happy birthday to the world’s best stepdad! I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for my family, but please know that we’re forever grateful for you!
    • I’m so grateful that my mom met you. Thank you for treating her well and being an amazing role model for the rest of us. Here’s to many more birthdays together!
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      1. ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/writing-to-ease-grief
      2. ↑ https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/bne-bne0000199.pdf

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