Cousins might not be our closest family member but that doesn’t mean they aren’t special to us. So when their birthday comes around finding the right words for a birthday message is important.
But if you aren’t sure what to say or write in a birthday card for a cousin then you’re not alone. It’s sometimes tricky to express yourself the way you want.
So use these example birthday wishes specially aimed just for your cousin to help you wish them a very happy birthday.
Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for a Cousin
For the cousin who holds a special place in your heart these messages will show them how much you care on their big day.
- Happy Birthday to a cousin who is exceptional! May your day be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.
- Wishing you a fabulous birthday filled with ocean-deep joy and mountain-high achievements.
- On your special day, remember how much you are loved by all of us! Happy Birthday, dear cousin.
- To my dear cousin, may your birthday be just the beginning of a year filled with happy memories and beautiful moments.
- Happy birthday to my wonderful cousin. May your day be filled with blessings and your year with nothing but joy.
- Wishing my amazing cousin a spectacular birthday! You deserve only the best, today and always.
- Happy Birthday, cousin! Here’s to another year of creating beautiful memories together.
- May your birthday be filled with great joy and the company of good friends and family. Happy Birthday, cousin!
- Here’s to a bright, healthy, and exciting future! Happy birthday, cousin!
- Happy Birthday to my adventure buddy and confidant. Love you to the moon and back!
Upbeat Birthday Messages for your Cousin
To brighten the birthday of a cousin who loves a good laugh and a bit of fun these messages are perfect.
- Happy Birthday to the cousin who always turns family gatherings into parties. Here’s to more fun and laughter!
- Wishing you a year filled with the same joy you bring to our lives. Happy birthday to the funniest cousin around!
- To my favorite partner in crime, happy birthday! Let’s make some more mischief this year.
- Happy Birthday, cousin! May your day be as awesome and fun-filled as you are.
- Let the good times roll! Happy birthday, cousin. Hope your day is as amazing as your dance moves!
- Happy birthday to my fabulous cousin. May your day be filled with laughter and your year with joy!
- Today, we celebrate you, cousin! Here’s to a birthday full of fun, like every adventure we’ve ever had.
- Happy Birthday to the cousin who lights up every room with their humor and smile. Shine on!
- Wishing you a birthday that’s as wonderful as you are, cousin. Here’s to laughing until it hurts!
- May your day be as bright, cheerful, and full of life as you are. Happy birthday, cousin!
Birthday Wishes for a Cousin Far Away
If distance separates you then these wishes are ideal for reminding your cousin that they are always in your thoughts.
- Happy Birthday to my cousin who might be far away but is never far from my heart. Hope your day is fantastic!
- Even though we’re miles apart, my heart is always with you. Happy birthday, cousin!
- Wishing you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy. Happy birthday, dear cousin!
- Happy birthday, cousin! May your day be filled with love and cheer, and may we meet soon!
- Sending you warmest wishes and hugs on your birthday, cousin. Hope to see you soon!
- Though we’re not together today, I’m sending you love and joy. Happy birthday, cousin!
- Happy Birthday! Wish I could be there to celebrate with you, cousin. Have a great one!
- To my cousin, who I miss incredibly on this special day, happy birthday from across the miles.
- May your birthday bring you as much happiness as you have given me from afar. Cheers to you, cousin!
- Even though we can’t be together, I’m celebrating you today! Happy birthday, dear cousin.
Inspiring Birthday Messages for a Cousin
Send your cousin words of encouragement and inspiration on their birthday.
- Happy Birthday, cousin! May your year ahead be filled with opportunities and beautiful journeys.
- Here’s to a cousin who inspires everyone around them. May your birthday be as motivating and full of hope as you are!
- On your birthday, I wish you success, happiness, and dreams come true! Happy birthday, cousin!
- May your special day be filled with all the good things you deserve. Happy birthday, inspiring cousin!
- Happy birthday to my cousin, my inspiration. Keep reaching for those stars!
- Wishing you a year of growth, love, and abundance. Happy Birthday, cousin!
- May your birthday be a milestone that marks the start of another great year. Happy birthday to you!
- Here’s to a future filled with prosperity, love, and above all, happiness. Happy birthday, cousin!
- Happy Birthday! Keep pushing forward and keep being amazing. We’re all cheering for you!
- May your birthday be as splendid as the incredible person you are. Happy Birthday, dear cousin!
Nostalgic Birthday Wishes for your Cousin
These messages are great for reminiscing about childhood memories.
- Happy Birthday, cousin! Remember all those incredible summers we spent together? Here’s to more memories!
- Wishing you a birthday as memorable as the epic adventures we used to have. Happy birthday, cousin!
- From our secret handshakes to our inside jokes, may your birthday be as wonderful as our childhood days.
- Happy birthday to the cousin who was my first friend and forever partner in mischief. Hope your day is full of fun!
- Here’s to you, to us, and to all the years we’ve shared. Happy birthday, cousin. May it be filled with nostalgia and joy.
- To my cousin, with whom I have the best memories: May your birthday be as special and amazing as you are to me.
- Remember when we thought we’d grow up too fast? Well, we did, but you’re still the same great cousin. Happy birthday!
- Wishing a warm, happy birthday to the cousin who has been with me through thick and thin. Remember, the best is yet to come!
- Happy Birthday, cousin! Let’s bring back some of that childhood magic to celebrate today.
- Every birthday of yours reminds me of all the reasons I am grateful to have you as my cousin. Have a fantastic day, filled with nostalgic joy!
Sally Gibson is the founder of Someone Sent you a Greeting, a holiday/celebration website. Sally’s writing work has been mentioned in Woman’s World, Yahoo, Women’s Health, MSN and more. If you have any questions get in contact with one of the team via the about page.