Happy 21st Birthday Quotes and Wishes

Happy 21st Birthday
Happy 21st Birthday Messages, Quotes, Greetings and Wishes

Twenty-one is an incredible milestone for many reasons – it’s the first step into adulthood, with all its privileges and responsibilities, and the first opportunity to really make a mark on the world. It’s hard to pinpoint all the reasons why 21st birthdays are so special, but we know just how exceptional this unforgettable day is for your loved ones. To help you put your feelings into words and share in the excitement and joy of this special day, our writers here at Styiens have put together a selection of thoughtfully written happy 21st birthday messages, wishes, and quotes for you to choose from. Browse through our selection of birthday messages and find the perfect one to celebrate the 21st birthday of a friend, partner, son, daughter, or anyone in between. Use our category tags to filter wishes by tone, length, and recipient, or try our site-wide search function to find specific words or phrases. Our happy 21st birthday wishes are perfect to use as they are, or built upon for a longer and more personalized birthday wish. No matter how you choose to use them, every 21st birthday wish you’ll find here at Styiens is a surefire way to bring a smile to the face of the happy birthday guy or gal on their big day!

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Happy 21st Birthday

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Happy 18th 20th and 21st birthday wish

Happy birthday, you're officially an adult now! Stamped and sealed, no takebacks!

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Happy birthday! May this new year bring with it new opportunities to live life to the fullest.

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Today is all about you! Take in every minute and enjoy it to the fullest – happy birthday!

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18th and 21st birthday wish

You are young, fun, and full of life, and I hope you enjoy these wonderful years to the fullest. Happy birthday to the most amazing son/daughter in the world!

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I hope you get everything that you wished for! Happy birthday!

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Happy 21st birthday to the most inspiring, kind, and smart 21-year-old I know! Wishing you all the best as you set out on this new chapter of adulthood!

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May you have a wonderful day to kick off an awesome year! Happy birthday!

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Sending you my warmest wishes on this special day. Happy birthday!

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Happy 21st! I hope your day is filled with lots of cake, fun, and presents. Happy birthday!

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Happy 21st birthday to my favorite 21-year-old kid!

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What a milestone! Wishing you all the best this year — kick it off an awesome birthday you won't soon forget!

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Happy 21st to the funniest, kindest, and least adult-like adult I know! Wishing you many more years of fun birthdays ahead!

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You may be an adult in every sense of the word, but you'll always be my little boy/girl. Happy birthday to my 21-year-old kid!

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May this be the year that you finally learn to drink responsibly. Happy 21st birthday!

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May this day be filled with fun, laughter, and many good memories. Happy birthday!

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You're not a kid anymore, so now would be a good time to start considering my advice! Happy 21st from your dear old dad!

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Happy 21 & 30 birthday message

Wishing you all the happiness in the world, and a little bit extra for good measure. Happy birthday!

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With every year that passes, you become even more awesome. Happy birthday!

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You're the best 21-year-old we know! Wishing you all the best this year, and a very happy birthday!

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To my incredible son/daughter, may your 21st year be filled with love, laughter, success, and great happiness. Have a fantastic birthday!

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Just because you're an adult now doesn't mean you have to act like it. Happy 21st birthday!

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Wishing a very happy 21st to the kid who just won't grow up!

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We hope your birthday is everything you hoped for, and much more! Happy birthday!

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Today, you're officially an adult! You're now old enough to make your own way in life and to make your own mistakes, but always remember that I'm here for you, no matter what. Happy 21st birthday!

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The worst of the awkward phases is behind you, and the best is yet to come! Happy 21st birthday!

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Best wishes for a wonderful birthday full of fun, laughter, and all the birthday cake you can handle. Happy birthday!

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Happy birthday! I hope you enjoy this special day to the fullest with all the cake, presents, and smiles your heart desires.

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At 21 you think you need to have it all figured out, but let me let you in on a little secret – nobody has it figured out, especially at your age. Don't sweat the small stuff, and enjoy this new year and new phase to the fullest. Happy 21st!

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18, 20, 21 Birthday wish

You're officially an adult now, so I think it's time to consider behaving like one (but only every once in a while). Happy birthday!

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Wishing you a happy and memorable 21st birthday!

Beautiful Happy 21st Birthday Messages

Celebrate a special someone's milestone 21st birthday with one of these beautiful happy 21st birthday wishes and messages. Our selection of heartfelt wishes and messages are the perfect way to show them how much you care, and to let them know you’re thinking of them on their special day. From sweet and thoughtful sayings to funny and lighthearted messages, you’re sure to find the perfect way to wish them a very happy 21st birthday!

  1. It's not the number of candles on the cake that matters, it's the warmth and light they give. Each candle represents a year of life, a year of love, and a year of happiness. On this day, I wish you many more such years to come. Happy birthday!
  2. This birthday is one more milestone on the amazing journey of life. Cherish it and the year that it brings, and may you be blessed with many more milestones along this journey.
  3. Here's to the best birthday yet! To a day filled with adventure, fun, and laughter, that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Happy birthday!
  4. Here’s to your most wonderful, successful, and best year yet — happy birthday!
  5. On this day, just a few years ago, you were brought into this world. Ever since, you've spread smiles everywhere you went! To a truly wonderful person — Happy Birthday!
  6. No matter where the year ahead takes you, remember to enjoy the ride. Wishing you the best birthday yet, and many more to come!
  7. May this day bring you lots of love, and may your future be as bright as these candles and as sweet as this cake! Savor every bite and every bit — happy birthday!
  8. Of all the birthday wishes in the world, the best I can wish is for you to have a birthday as beautiful and filled with love as you are. Happy birthday, my love.
  9. May you get everything your heart desires, big or small, and may all your dreams become reality. You deserve it, after all, because that's what you've done for me. Happy birthday, my love.
  10. May your birthday be filled with the same smiles and joy you bring me every day. Happy birthday to you!

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Funny Birthday 21st Messages

Whether you’re looking for a funny way to wish them a happy 21st birthday, happy sweet 16th, or even a happy 50th, these funny birthday messages are guaranteed to elicit a smile and a laugh. From hilarious jokes to pun-filled sayings, these funny birthday messages are the perfect way to wish your friend a happy birthday and celebrate this exciting day with them!

  1. As you get older, three things start to happen. First, you get wiser. Then, your memory goes. And third… Well I can't remember. Not important. Happy birthday!
  2. Don't worry about aging, we knew and planned ahead of time for this. I got the fire extinguisher ready in case the candles get out of control, and the cake is extra soft and easy for you to chew. Happy birthday!
  3. Growing older is not a choice, but growing up is. Here's to another year of laughs and mischief! Happy birthday!
  4. You may no longer be considered young, but you'll always be immature. Happy birthday!
  5. No no, that's not a grey streak, it's a wisdom highlight. Wear it with pride — happy birthday!
  6. It's not that you're old, you've just spent a longer time being young than the rest of us. Happy birthday!
  7. Don't get all sad about your age on your birthday, it's simply a count of how many years you've graced this world with your awesomeness. Stay young, and happy birthday!
  8. You know, you don't even look that old. On the other hand, you don't look that young either… Happy birthday!
  9. Woohoo, it's your birthday! Now that you've had another year to grow wiser and more mature, it's time to undo it all and make this a birthday to remember. Happy birthday!
  10. I hope this birthday is as awesome as you are, but I know that's setting a very high bar. Happy birthday!

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Happy 20th Birthday Greetings

Not quite time yet for a happy 21st birthday? Celebrate your loved one’s 20th birthday in style with one of these thoughtfully written and unique happy 20th birthday wishes, greetings, and messages. From upbeat birthday wishes to heartfelt sayings, you’re sure to find the perfect wish to guarantee that the birthday celebrant starts their special day off right!

  1. On this special day, my one wish for you, is that you'll always be successful in everything you do. Best wishes for your 20th birthday!
  2. I can't believe it's already been twenty years of mischief and mayhem with my favorite partner in crime! Happy 20th birthday!
  3. The past 20 years you've learned, discovered, and grown into an incredible young wo/man. Now, the worst of the awkward phases is behind you and the fun part begins – happy 20th birthday!
  4. No matter where you go, always remember that you're valued and loved by those you know. Happy birthday!
  5. You may be wise beyond your years, but you're never too old for birthday cake. Wishing you a very happy birthday!
  6. Wishing you a very special birthday this year, and many many more! Happy birthday!
  7. It seems like it was only yesterday you were learning to walk, only yesterday that you started first grade, and just a minute ago that you graduated high school. I can't believe you're already 20 years old, and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for you! Happy birthday!
  8. May this special day bring you happiness, joy, and love. Happy birthday!
  9. Sending my warmest birthday wishes to you! I hope you have an amazing day!
  10. Only one year away from being 100% grown up, with all the rights and responsibilities that it entails. Wishing you a happy 20th!

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Happy 18th Birthday Greetings

Celebrate this special milestone birthday with one of these thoughtful and heartfelt happy 18th birthday wishes, sayings, quotes, and greetings! From inspiring messages to funny jokes, you’re sure to find the perfect words to help make their 18th birthday a memorable one. Share your well-wishes and celebrate this very exciting milestone birthday with your loved one!

  1. On this special day, my one wish for you is that you may find the things that make you truly happy in this world. Happy 18th birthday!
  2. I can't believe my little baby girl/boy is now an adult! Wishing you the best 18th birthday ever!
  3. As you celebrate your 18th birthday this year, may you continue to be blessed with the love and support of all your family and friends. Happy birthday!
  4. Today is your day to have fun, to celebrate, to relax, and to just enjoy life. Celebrate and enjoy your birthday to the fullest – happy birthday!
  5. May you have a wonderful day and a great year ahead. Happy 18th birthday!
  6. What an incredible milestone! Wishing you a birthday filled with laughter, good times, and sweet memories. Happy birthday!
  7. May you enjoy your life and all the wonderful things it has to offer to the fullest. Happy 18th birthday!
  8. Happy 18th birthday! I hope your day is filled with moments of happiness and memories you'll cherish forever!
  9. Here's to another incredible year of growth and personal achievement! May you be blessed with good health, happiness, and love. Happy 18th birthday!
  10. May your birthday be one to remember, and may it be the start of an incredible journey into adulthood. Happy 18th birthday!

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FAQ

What’s a good birthday wish for someone who’s turning 21?

Birthdays are always exciting, but there’s nothing quite like a 21st birthday. It’s the birthday that marks the final step into adulthood, with all its freedoms and responsibilities. Remember that the recipient of your message is no longer a child or teenager, and your birthday wish should reflect that. Even if you’re older than them, take care to ensure that your birthday message comes off as happy and encouraging, and can’t be misconstrued as patronizing in any way. Start off by congratulating them, and tell them how excited you are that they’ve reached this very important milestone. Wish them a happy birthday, of course, and then wish them good things for the future. If you know specific goals they have, like finishing their undergrad or landing an internship, you can wish them success on those particular goals. If you don’t know any specific goals they have, play it safe with a more general wish for happiness and success in the future. If you're struggling to come up with a 21st birthday message, check out our birthday wishes here at Styiens for some ideas and inspiration!

What’s a good way to wish someone a happy 21st birthday?

There are so many different ways to wish someone a happy 21st birthday! The most important thing to consider when writing your birthday wish is of course the recipient: Where are they in life? Do they have something they’re working on accomplishing or a goal they’re working towards? Are they taking some time to find themselves? Twenty-one can be a confusing age because it is a time when many people are still trying to find their direction in life. That’s why it’s so important that your birthday message be not only thoughtful, but also personal. This is a big milestone after all, one that warrants a bit more thought and effort! Start by thinking about the person you’re sending the message to, and where they are in life. This will guide you on what to wish them for their 21st – if they’re working on landing an internship, for example, you can offer words of encouragement and wish them good luck. If you’re close with the person, you can be a bit more personal. Recall a funny anecdote or a memory that you shared, or slip in an inside joke! If you’re not very close, keep your message simple and warm, wishing them success and happiness in the future. If you're struggling to come up with a message, or just want a little bit of inspiration to get you started, check out our birthday wishes page here at Styiens!

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