Celebrating a nephew’s birthday is always special. But finding what to say or write in a card can be hard if you’re not good with words.
To help we have over 50 birthday wishes and messages to let your nephew know how much he means to you. Choose a wish that resonates with your relationship and makes his birthday even more memorable.
Heartfelt and Inspirational Messages
These messages let your nephew know how much he has touched your heart.
- Happy Birthday to a nephew who inspires everyone around him. May your year be as wonderful as you are!
- Wishing you a birthday that reflects the joy and love you bring into our lives. You are truly special!
- Happy Birthday, dear nephew. You make the world a better place just by being in it. May your year be filled with happiness and love.
- May your birthday be a celebration of the amazing person you are. Keep inspiring us all with your kindness and strength!
- Happy Birthday to a nephew whose heart is as big as his dreams. May your year be filled with love and success!
- Wishing a very happy birthday to a nephew who shows us all what it means to live life with passion and purpose.
- Happy Birthday, to a truly remarkable nephew. May your year be filled with the achievements and happiness you deserve.
- Here’s to a birthday filled with heartfelt moments and cherished memories. You are loved beyond words!
- Happy Birthday to a nephew who shines brightly in the lives of everyone he meets. Keep being your amazing self!
- Wishing a year of dreams come true to a nephew who makes every day brighter. Happy Birthday!
Funny Birthday Wishes for a Nephew
Put a smile on your nephews face with these funny birthday wishes.
- Happy Birthday, Nephew! If anyone calls you old, throw your walker at them!
- Here’s to a year of new adventures—like learning how to cook more than just toast! Happy Birthday!
- Happy Birthday! Don’t count the candles, just enjoy the glow. May your fire extinguisher be handy and your cake be huge!
- Wishing you a birthday so fun, the police have to show up. Just kidding, keep it legal, keep it safe!
- Happy Birthday, Nephew! Just think, you’re now old enough to know better, but still young enough to do it anyway!
- May your birthday be filled with laughter, your pockets with cash, and your mind with fewer “senior moments”!
- Happy Birthday to the only nephew I’ve not had to bail out of jail yet. Keep up the good behavior!
- For your birthday, I was going to teach you something useful, but at your age, it’s more fun to be clueless!
- Happy Birthday! You’re now at an age when your back goes out more than you do!
- May your birthday be full of surprises — none of which involve a medical emergency!
Long-Distance Birthday Wishes for a Nephew
Even when there’s distance between you make your nephew feel loved and celebrated on his birthday with these thoughtful messages.
- Happy Birthday, Nephew! Though we’re miles apart, you’re on my mind and in my heart. For your day, I wish you joy.
- Wishing you a fantastic birthday from across the miles. Hope it’s filled with fun, laughter, and love!
- Though I can’t be there in person, I’m sending you big hugs and lots of love on your birthday. Enjoy your special day!
- Happy Birthday to my wonderful nephew! Distance means so little when someone means so much. Have a great day!
- Even though we’re not celebrating together, I hope your birthday is as awesome as you are. Miss you!
- Sending you all my love and the biggest birthday wishes from many miles away. Hope to see you soon!
- From afar, I’m wishing you an unforgettable birthday filled with all your favorite things!
- May your day be as wonderful as you are. Sorry I can’t be there but imagine me singing happy birthday terribly over this message!
- Though distance separates us today, my heart is with you on your birthday. Have a joyful celebration!
- Happy Birthday, Nephew! Counting down the days until we can celebrate together. Have a blast!
Sweet Birthday Wishes for a Nephew
These sweet and heartfelt birthday messages for your nephew will show him how much you care.
- Happy Birthday to a nephew who lights up the world with his smile. May your day be as bright as you make mine.
- On your birthday, I wish you all the happiness your heart can hold. You’re not just my nephew, you’re my joy.
- Wishing you a birthday that’s as special as you are to me. You bring so much light and love into our lives.
- Happy Birthday to the sweetest nephew ever. You deserve a day filled with fun and all your favorite treats!
- Your kindness and warmth light up every room you enter. Happy Birthday to a nephew who makes the world better.
- May your birthday be filled with sweet moments and joyful memories. You’re a blessing in my life.
- Happy Birthday, dear nephew. You are a beautiful soul, and I hope your day is as amazing as you are.
- To my beloved nephew, may your birthday be as wonderful and sweet as your smile.
- Happy Birthday! I’m so proud of the incredible person you’re becoming. Here’s to more laughter and dreams coming true.
- You make being an aunt/uncle so much fun. Wishing you a year as fantastic as you are!
Milestone Birthday Wishes for a Nephew
These wishes are great for acknowledging and celebrating the significant milestones in your nephew’s life.
- Happy Birthday, Nephew! Each year is a beautiful chapter in your life story. May this year’s chapter be your best yet!
- Here’s to celebrating you and all of your achievements this year. Wishing you even more success in the coming year. Happy Birthday!
- Happy Birthday to a nephew who achieves more and more each year. Proud doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel!
- As you celebrate another milestone, remember how far you’ve come and be proud of who you are. Happy Birthday!
- Happy Birthday, Nephew! It’s not just a celebration of your age, but of all you’ve accomplished in your life so far.
- May this birthday mark the beginning of your best years yet! Happy Birthday to a truly remarkable nephew.
- Each year you surprise us with your new achievements. Can’t wait to see what you accomplish next. Happy Birthday!
- To my nephew, who grows not just older but wiser and more amazing each year: Happy Birthday!
- Happy Birthday! Today, we celebrate the great milestones of your life and look forward to many more.
- Cheers to you on your special day! May each birthday milestone be a gateway to your dreams. Happy Birthday!

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.