75 Funny and Sweet Happy Birthday Wishes for Your Nephew

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There is always a special place in your heart for a nephew. They are the child of your brother or sister (or your brother-in-law or sister-in-law) and are a beacon of light that shines as bright as if they were your own kid. It only stands to reason that you'll want to make sure that when their special day comes around, you have a message for them as distinct as they are.

Celebrating birthdays can get pretty crazy these days. Just like gender reveals, planning birthday festivities can become super elaborate. But sometimes, it's all about going back to basics. If you want to make sure your nephew's day starts out right, or you are unable to attend their party, then you would want to make sure that you are sharing birthday messages with your nephew, letting him know that he's an important person in your life. And fortunately, we've got plenty of birthday wishes for your nephew to inspire you!

When writing a perfectly coined birthday message, you will want to start by thinking of how you would like it to read. After all, happy birthday messages come in all forms—they can be funny, serious or heartfelt. Unsure of what to say? No worries—we have you covered!

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75 Birthday Wishes for Your Nephew

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1. You mean the world to me, and I will always be there for you. Happy birthday!

2. Hoping you find some wisdom along the way of your life’s adventurous journey! Happy birthday!

3. Today’s your birthday, my nephew. Remember, age is just a number. Today of all days, you can act however you feel in your heart!

4. Happy birthday, Nephew! Life doesn’t always get easier as you get older, but don’t let it get in your way of doing great things!!

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5. Celebrate your birthday by making some sweet memories, sweet boy!

6. Don’t let today’s age get you down—you're younger than you’ll be tomorrow!

7. Live your life to the fullest—especially on your birthday!

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8. Don't worry—becoming another year older doesn’t mean you have to act your age. Happy birthday, bud!

9. We are lucky to be your aunt and Uncle, sweet Nephew. Keep shining like the bright star that you are. Happy birthday!

10. You have always been the life of the party. Just be safe and have the best birthday ever!

11. I will be missing you this year on your birthday but sending lots of love. Have an extra piece of cake (or two—maybe three) for me!

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12. Happy birthday, my nephew! You know I love birthday cake almost as much as I love you!

13. Another year has passed by, but you still look like our tiny little angel of a nephew! Looking forward to celebrating your day later!

14. Here’s a toast to our favorite nephew! (Even though you are our only nephew!) We love you!

15. Hoping this birthday brings you lots of love, joy and laughter—which is everything you deserve. Happy birthday, Nephew!

16. Blow out the candles and make a wish! May you get all of the good things that you deserve.

17. Birthdays are even better than holidays because you are the only one getting presents! Love you very much, Nephew!

18. I bought a beer for every year of your birthday. I probably won’t be seeing you before the next millennium! Happy birthday!

19. Facebook is good for something! It reminded me that I forgot your birthday. I sure hope it was the best one yet!

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20. You put the "phew" in "nephew" because I'm relieved you're such a cool kid. Happy bday!

21. Happy belated birthday to my favorite nephew. Please don’t tell the others! Love you very much!

22. The best things in life aren’t things—they're people in this world like you. Have the most wonderful birthday!

23. Here’s me sending you hugs and love on your birthday, Nephew. May the year ahead be paved with new and grand adventures!

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24. What more could anyone ask for? Family, friends and most importantly—cake! Enjoy your birthday, Nephew!

25. As the birthday guest of honor, you are entitled to the biggest piece of cake!

26. Today we celebrate you and everything that makes you special. Happy birthday!

27. Sending you warm wishes, Nephew, for the most amazing birthday yet!

28. Getting older doesn’t have to be sad. As Mark Twain says, “Wrinkles should merely indicate where the smiles have been.” Happy birthday!

29. Don’t sit still and let the years take hold of you, Nephew. Get out there and take your years by the horns! Happy birthday!

30. As Madeleine L'Engle said, “The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” Happy birthday!

Related: The Surprisingly Controversial History of the ‘Happy Birthday’ Song

31. Happy birthday! I'll leave you with this quote from Billie Burke: "Age is of no importance unless you are cheese."

32. Happy 21st birthday! Now that you are old enough, let's go out on the town!

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33. Wow, look at all of those candles on your birthday cake—you're catching up to me!

34. Happy birthday, Nephew! Since I can't make it to your party, I will bring another cake the next time I see you...it will be like having two birthdays in one year!

35. Happy birthday, Nephew! I sure hope your parents buy you everything you want, so I don't have to. Just kidding!

36. You are at the top of my list of things that I am thankful for. Happiest of birthday wishes coming your way!

37. Birthdays come, and birthdays go, but a nephew like you is forever in my heart. Much love to you on your birthday!

38. You are the center of so many of my fondest memories. Just thought you should know! Happy birthday, Nephew!

39. How did I get so lucky to have such an amazing, wonderful, spectacular nephew like you? Sending you the biggest hugs on your birthday!

40. Nephew, I wouldn't trade you for anything! (Well, maybe for another piece of cake!) Love you to the moon!

41. I want you to know that if I had my pick of all of the nephews in the world, I would still choose you! Happy birthday!

42. Happy birthday! Thanks for not telling your mom and Dad on me for all of the trouble I get us into!

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43. Birthdays are like nephews...annoying, but you love them anyway! Happy birthday!

44. You stole my heart all of those years ago, my beautiful nephew, and continue to do so every day! Happy, happy birthday!

45. I am so sorry that we can't spend your birthday together! I will miss you so much and promise to make it up to you.

46. I miss and love you, Nephew! We will get together soon to celebrate your milestone. Hugs, love and happy birthday!

47. Far apart doesn't mean far from my heart! Loving you every day from afar. Happy birthday, Nephew!

48. Sorry, I won't make it to see you on your birthday. Keep checking the mail for a special surprise!

49. Good thing I am here—you're going to need all of the help you can get to blow out ALLLLLL of those candles! Happy birthday!

50. Hey, it's your birthday and this is crazy, but here's my number, Snapchat me, maybe?

51. On your birthday, take time to look out across the night sky and know that I am looking at the same stars as you. Happy birthday, Nephew! I love you!

52. This birthday of yours is bringing up such wonderful memories. Wishing I could be at this one to make some more, but next year for sure! Happy birthday!

53. You deserve the greatest day and most memorable celebrations today. Happy, happy birthday.

54. You have always held such a special piece of my heart, Nephew! Happy, wonderful birthday wishes to you!

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55. I can't wait to sing you "Happy Birthday" loudly AND in the wrong key!

56. Wishing you the most incredible of birthdays! You deserve all of those dreams to come true.

57. Every year, you shine brighter and brighter. Happy birthday!

58. Sending hugs and love to you on your special day, Nephew! May the year ahead of you bring you much joy.

59. May your latest trip around the sun bring you lots of happiness (AKA presents)!

60. Nephew, you are the gift that keeps on giving. May your birthday be as extraordinary as you are!

61. Here's to celebrating you, Nephew! May all of the joy you bring into our lives be returned to you tenfold! Happy birthday!

62. Bring on the cake! Bring on the presents! It's time to celebrate your birthday!

63. Happy birthday, my little nephew! May you be showered with tons and tons of presents today!

64. Nephew, you are such a treasure that enriches our lives every day. Wishing you a birthday as precious as you are!

65. To my "little" nephew who isn't so "little" anymore. Happy birthday!

66. Happy birthday! I hope your day is as "lit" as the candles on your cake.

67. I hope your birthday is "slay." Did I use that right?

68. Sending birthday wishes that will surely come true for you, Nephew! Enjoy your festive day!

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69. Happy birthday, little man. Hope you have a day full of things that aren't cringe.

70. We're the lucky ones today because your presence is a gift like none other. Happy birthday!

71. Nephew, your vibrant spirit will take you far in this life. We are proud of you. Wishing you the happiest birthday!

72. Happy birthday from your favorite Aunt and Uncle! Here's some money to spend on something nice! (Please, remember this when we are old and need someone to take care of us...)

73. May this birthday of yours be a reflection of all of the happiness you bring into our lives. Happy birthday!

74. Your impact on our lives is immeasurable. Have the most wonderful of birthdays, Nephew!

75. Today we celebrate not just your birth but the amazing journey you have taken this family on. Loving you always. Happy birthday!

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