You always want your friends to know you’re thinking of them on their birthday, which is why we have gathered all the best unique and short happy birthday wishes for best friends for you to share. And if you’re looking for short happy birthday quotes for besties, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
Happy Birthday Wishes for Best Friends
I’m so happy that we’re going to grow old together, and that you have a head start.
Happy birthday to my totally amazing, irreplaceable bestie.
Wishing a very happy birthday to my favorite travel partner.
Happy birthday to the person I love more than pretty much anyone else.
Happy birthday to the person who taught me everything I know about skincare.
Happy birthday to the person who is always there to help me draft a risky text.
I’m so happy that I get to be a part of your life.
“Throw some glitter, make it rain.” — Kesha
I count our friendship among my life’s greatest blessings. Happy birthday to someone very special.
“My life is better with every year of living it.” — Rachel Maddow
Here’s to another year of joy, fun, and Friday manicure dates.
I wish your birthday came more than once a year!
I love that we can always pick up right where we left off. Happy birthday to a lifelong friend!
You live your life in a way that makes every day worth celebrating. Happy birthday, gorgeous!
“My friends, real friends, better than your friends.” —Beyoncé —Me
Wishing my bestie the absolute best today.
I think you’re supposed to get finer and wiser with age? Well, that’s okay, there’s always next year!
Happy birthday to my real other half
Baby, you’re a firework
My life is better because you’re in it. Thanks for being born!
Happy birthday to an absolute rockstar
On this day, a very special person came into the world, and I am beyond grateful.
Rihanna recorded “Birthday Cake” for you, and you only.
Happy birthday to the most zen person I know
Happy birthday, boo. You’re like if sunshine had legs.
Wishing a very happy birthday to my favorite office pal.
Wishing you 24 hours of celebration, though you deserve even more.
I’m actually just here for the cake.
The world got a little sweeter [INSERT FRIEND’S AGE] years ago today. I’m so glad you were born! Happy birthday, bestie.
“I’m ready to paaaaarty.” — Bridesmaids
Let’s eat, drink, and be merry!
“I make the moves up as I go.” — Taylor Swift, “Shake It Off”
“There are three hundred and fivety-four days when you might get un-birthday presents, and only one for birthday presents, you know.” — Lewis Carroll
One of the best parts of life is friendship. Thanks for being my bestie.
When I think about my favorite memories, you’re always a part of them. Let’s make more memories this year!
“Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it!” – Nicky Gumbel
We may have only become friends a few years ago, but I truly feel like you’re the sister I never had. Happy birthday to my fave person!
Happy International [insert name here] day. I’ve put in my PTO and I’m on watch to ensure everyone observes it properly.
I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22
You know I love you, because this bottle of wine cost more than $10! But you’re worth it, birthday girl.
“Every year on your birthday, you get a chance to start new.” — Sammy Hagar
Happy birthday to someone who’s beautiful inside and out.
Thank you for always listening attentively when I tell you about my work drama. For your birthday, I’ll refrain from complaining about my coworkers for 24 hours!
Hope your birthday is as amazing as you are
Sending you so much love for your birthday.
Happy birthday to the person who wisely talked me out of getting post-breakup bangs. You’re a real friend for that!
Happy birthday! I hope you’re not looking for a present because my presence is my gift to you.
Everyday with you is a party, so today, we’ve gotta absolutely rage.
On this day, a queen was born
Happy birthday to the only person I can hang out with for hours without getting annoyed.
You’re like the sister / brother I never had…because the one I do have isn’t nearly as great as you.
To quote the wise poet 50 Cent, “We gon’ party like it’s your birthday.”
“Be excellent to each other. And party on, dudes.” — Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
My birthday wish for you is that your hangover tomorrow isn’t too bad.
You’ve grown so much in the last year, and I’m so proud of you. Here’s to many more years of growing together.
I’m simply in awe of how one person can be so kind, smart, and funny.
There is no one I would rather blast Taylor Swift with all day and night. Happy birthday to my favorite Swiftie.
Let’s be honest, one day isn’t enough of a celebration for someone like you. Enjoy your birthday month!
HBD to my twin flame
You’re aging like a fine wine
Happy birthday to a real star
I love you even though you once tried to set me up on a date with your weird coworker.
Happy birthday to my unshakeable, hilarious, tough best friend. I’m happy to have someone like you in my corner.
Happy birthday! Let’s pop some bottles
I hope you see yourself the way I see you: amazing, incredible, kind, smart, compassionate, funny, and wonderful.
Birthdays give us the chance for a fresh start.
Happy birthday! I love you a whole lot.
Happy birthday to someone who makes things brighter everywhere you go.
Happy birthday to a real star!
Because it’s your birthday, I’ll share my fries with you.
They say you get wiser and better with age. Is it true? I wouldn’t know, I’m forever 21.
Thanks for always answering my call, even when it’s the middle of the night because I forgot what time zones are.
Birthday candles won’t be the only thing getting lit this weekend!
“Go shawty, it’s your birthday.” — 90 Cent
“The party don’t start till I walk in.” — Kesha
Best friends are awesome, especially yours. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday to the girl who’s just as wild and crazy as I am
You’re the Thelma to my Louise (minus the driving a car off a cliff deal, let’s not do that).
I hope you know how much you’re loved, today and every day. Happy birthday!
We may have started out as work wives, but I know we’ll be best friends ’til the end. Happy birthday!
I so admire the person you have become. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday to my friend who’s forever young at heart.
“That’s the funny thing about birthdays, they’re kind of an annual thing.” – Rapunzel
Wishing you a year full of good luck
Hope your birthday is as cool as you are
I can’t wait to celebrate you all day long!
If you want, we can pretend we’re 21 again and I’ll hold your hair back while you puke tonight!
Happy birthday to the only person who will be truly honest with me when my outfit is not working.
Happy birthday to a charming, smart, and all-around amazing person. Takes one to know one!
Because it’s your birthday, I’ll let you control the music in my car. Use this privilege wisely!
Happy birthday! I hope your day is as amazing and special as you are.
It’s an honor to be your best friend.
I hit the jackpot when we became friends
Happy birthday! May the drinks be free-flowing and may a hottie find you at the bar tonight!
No one gets me like you do. Happy birthday to my best friend.
May this year be as satisfying as the cool side of the pillow.
Happy birthday! You’re officially old enough to start needing retinol.
Happy birthday to someone who is always willing to test a new recipe with me — and also willing to order pizza when it doesn’t work out.
Your birthday is the first day in a new 365-day journey. Let’s treasure every moment!
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” — E.E. Cummings
Happy birthday to someone who loves me even though I take forever to reply to texts.
I may not be there in person, but I’m still wishing you the happiest birthday!
Honestly, I feel bad for everyone else who doesn’t get to have you as a best friend. What a lame life!
Every year is a new opportunity to grow into an even better version of yourself. I can’t wait to keep watching you shine!
I love you even though you’re a Gemini. Happy birthday!
There’s pretty much nothing I wouldn’t do for you, and I know you feel the same. Happy birthday!!
Today is all about you.
Here’s to another year of kicking ass and taking names.
You have been so strong and so resilient in the face of a difficult year. Here’s to better days ahead.
[Your pet’s name] says “happy birthday to my favorite aunt / uncle!”
When we first met, I immediately knew we’d be best friends. Happy birthday to my bestie!
Happy birthday! As my gift to you I won’t serenade you with the Golden Girls theme song rn.
You’re someone I know I can always count on, and I hope you feel the same. Happy birthday to an amazing friend.
Happy birthday to the only person who can make me laugh when I actually want to cry. Love you a whole lot.
Like a fine wine, you’re only getting better with age.
Sending you a birthday wish wrapped with all my love.
There’s no one quite like you. Happy birthday!
Birthdays are the world’s way of telling us to eat more cake.
Happy birthday to a friend I know is in it for the long haul.
It’s not about the years in your life, but the life in your years. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday to the girl who always has my back and is always there to pick me up when times get tough.
I hope your birthday is chill and peaceful, just like you.
Happy birthday to my favorite elder
Partners may come and go, but best friends are forever. Happy birthday to my best friend.
Happy birthday to someone who’s been there for all the ups and downs. Love you lots.
No matter how old you are, you’ll have Megan Knees forever.
Your existence makes me believe in soulmates. Happy, happy birthday to my platonic soulmate.
“Make it pop like pink champagne.” — Ariana Grande, “Pink Champagne”
Through all the ups and downs, I’m so happy we have each other.
If I could, I’d celebrate your birthday every day.
Cheers to someone who’s making this corner of the world her very own.
Tell your mom I say thanks (for giving birth to you, obvi!).
I’m so happy that the universe brought us together and we became best friends. Happy birthday!
Every birthday is a gift in itself.
It’s fun to think about how far we’ve come since we first met all those years ago! Happy, happy birthday.
Let’s make this year’s birthday one for the record books.
Fun fact: Birthdays are good for you! Statistics show that the more you have, the longer you live.
Who gave you the right to look this hot???
We may not get into the same type of crazy shenanigans we used to, but I will always have a fun time hanging out with you.
Wishing all your wishes come true!
Thanks for sharing your impeccable sense of humor and big heart with the rest of us.
It’s your birthday! Yee (and I cannot emphasize this enough) haw
Happy birthday to someone who never lets me fall asleep in a full face of makeup after a night out.
Let’s drink champagne and dance on the tables (until they ask us to leave the bar).
My life would suck without you.
Cheers to many more years of celebrating your birthday together.
Happy birthday! Now that we’re officially old, there’s no way I’m staying at your party past 9
Best friends are the family you get to choose, and I’m so glad we chose each other. Happy birthday, beautiful.
To quote Saweetie, “That’s my best friend.”
It’s your day! Shine bright like a diamond
Today you deserve to be celebrated for all the joy you bring into the world.
I was looking up smokeshow in the dictionary today, and your picture was there?? HBD to my favorite hot girl.
Tell you what, because it’s your birthday, tonight’s post-bar pizza slices are on me.
“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” — David Bowie
Friends are soulmates too, and I’m so glad you’re mine.
Happiest birthday. I love you to the moon and back, and then back to the moon again.
How do you glow up more with each passing year? It needs to be studied.
Work would be so boring without you! So happy that [company] brought us to each other.
Happy birthday to someone who makes the world a better, brighter place.
“I intend to live forever. So far, so good.” — Steven Wright
Friends are truly the family you choose, and I’m glad we chose each other.
Happy birthday to my best friend who brings out the best in me.
Wishing you a day that brings the same kind of happiness and joy that you bring to me!
Happy birthday to someone with the most fabulous shoe collection I’ve ever seen
Happy birthday to a true treasure of a friend.
My birthday wish for you is that the next year is the best one yet!
You’re another year older, but definitely not any wiser.
Happy birthday to someone who’s truly out of this world
“It’s my birthday. I’ma do what I like. I’ma wear what I like. I’ma party tonight.” — Anne-Marie
Here’s to many more bucket-list trips this year!
Happy birthday to a dime who’s in her prime!
I honestly don’t have words for how happy I am that we’re in each other’s lives.
You’re not getting older, you’re leveling up!
Life is more fun with you by my side.
“Turned my birthday into a lifestyle.” — Drake, “Pop Style”
“Rollin’ with my homies.” — Coolio, “Rollin’ With My Homies”
HBD to the Ilana to my Abbi. The Nick to my Schmidt. The Issa to my Molly. We can argue about who is who later.
As Drake would say, “YOLO.”
Here’s to another trip around the sun. Happy birthday!
I couldn’t be more grateful that the universe decided we should become best friends.
I hope this trip around the sun is the most iconic one yet.
Remember to smile awkwardly as everyone sings you “Happy Birthday” today!
You deserve the world, I hope you feel so loved and happy on your special day this year.
Cheers to another year around the sun
“Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.” — Ausonius
You’re simply the best.
Here’s what I have to say about your birthday: God help the guardian angels looking out for us tonight!
You shine even brighter than the candles on your cake!
I forgive you for being younger than me.
I’m so proud you’re building a beautiful, meaningful life for yourself. Take time to enjoy it, today and every day.
Happy Birthday! I promise that today I’ll only cry a little because of how much I love you.
May all your birthday wishes come true!
I’m so happy that we got to grow up together. Happy birthday to my bestie since day one/preschool/middle school/etc.
Happy personal new year!
Wishing you a day that’s as special and awesome as you are!
I love that you’re in my life.
Happy birthday! Wishing you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy.
I hope you know that I’m your biggest cheerleader and I’m a shoulder for you to lean on, always.
Happy birthday to my favorite gossip
Happy birthday to my favorite gym / running / yoga buddy.
So that is it for our list of Happy Birthday Wishes and Quotes for Best Friends. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
For more great ideas, check out our other lists of Short Birthday Captions, Happy Birthday Wishes, Short Funny Happy Birthday Wishes, Happy First Birthday Captions, Funny Birthday Wishes and Birthday Wishes for Sister.
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About the Author
Laynni Deir
I am Laynni Deir, writer and editor of Purely Lists. There are times when you are looking for inspiration or aren’t sure what to say and I am committed to providing lists of the best quotes, sayings, messages, puns or captions for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a positive quote, a message for a card, a fun saying for a letter board or caption for your next post or story, you will find the perfect option here.
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