Your 3rd birthday wishes can be as precious and special as your favorite pint-sized birthday boy or girl. Here, find al the inspiration you need to write oh-so-cutest, one-of-a-kind birthday messages for 3 year olds.
By Kevin Nishmas
Updated: September 21, 2025
Need a little inspiration to write wonderful 3rd birthday wishes? Jump to the section of examples that will help you best write what you would like to say the birthday girl or boy.
To get started with your birthday wishes, check out the examples of birthday wishes for a 3 year old below. You're sure to find one that expresses exactly what you would like to say.
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Know why you’re so special today? It’s your special day, your birthday. You’ve just turned 3 years old today. Wow! Happy 3rd birthday! |
You turned three today. Do you know what that means? You are three times a little lady! Happy 3rd birthday! |
Wow, you’re growing up so quickly. You’re already 3 years old today! It just seems like yesterday you were 3 days old. Happy 3rd birthday! |
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Happy birthday! You’re turning 3 years old today! You’re a big kid now! Enjoy all the cake and ice cream you want! |
You’re so big now! Have a magical 3rd birthday with all your best friends and all the yummy cake you want! Happy birthday! |
Happy birthday, sweetie! We love you so much! Have a great time with your new toys! |
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Happy 3rd birthday! You deserve all the love, cake and new toys your heart desires! We love you! |
Have an awesome 3rd birthday with all the candy you want! |
You’re so big now! Happy 3rd birthday, dear! |
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Happy birthday! You’re growing up so fast, and mommy and daddy love you! |
Look at you grow! You’re 3 years old and ready to take on the world! So proud of you! Happy birthday! |
Three’s a special number! Happy 3rd birthday. May your day be filled with candy, ice cream, toys and fun! |
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You’ve grown so big! Happy 3rd birthday! Time for a super hug! |
Today is a very special day! Today is the day you turn 3! Happy 3rd birthday! |
Bam! It’s your 3rd birthday! What a super special day. Let’s have fun today! |
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1…2….3! My bay-hay-be! You’re three-ee-ee! Happy birthday! |
Today is a VERY special day! Super special, even. You’ve turned 3!! Happy birthday! |
Hey! It’s your special day! Hip-hip-hurray! Happy 3rd birthday! So much cake with toys to play! |
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Happy 3rd birthday! I’m so proud of you! Three scoops of ice cream, three bags of candy, and three cupcakes for you, my love! |
Today, we celebrate your 3rd birthday. That means we’ve loved you for three whole years! |
Look at you go! You’re twirling in the air like the magic person you are. Happy birthday, sweetie! |
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This is the day you changed our lives forever. You are so special to us. Happy 3rd birthday! Love you so much. |
Happy 3rd birthday! We’re so happy to be your parents! Let’s eat all the candy you want! |
You’re turning 3!! My baby is all grown up! Let’s have a dance party! Happy birthday! |

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You deserve three cheers. That’s because you’re 3 years old today. Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip, hooray! Happy 3rd birthday! |
For your birthday, you should get at least three of everything — three hugs, three kisses and three birthday candles with three birthday wishes. That's because you're 3 years old. Happy 3rd birthday! |
May your 3rd birthday make you three times as happy as your happiest day ever (with lots and lots of cake and gifts, hooray)! |
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This year, your third birthday will be full of friends, fun and gifts! Happy 3rd birthday! |
On your 3rd birthday, you should have at least three balloons to make your birthday party three times more the blast. Happy, happy, happy 3rd birthday! |
Hoping your 3rd birthday is three times as amazing as your first two (with three times as many gifts and cake). Happy 3rd birthday! |

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Have an incredibly scrumdelicious 3rd birthday! |
Have a super-duper-duper-duper 3rd birthday! |
Hoping your three birthday wishes come true. After all, you're turning 3 years old today! Happy 3rd birthday! |
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When you turn 3 years old, three things happen to you — you become three times as cute, smart and fun. Happy 3rd birthday! |
Today, forget about the ABCs. It’s all about 1-2-3 birthday wishes. May all yours come true. Happy 3rd birthday! |
Now that you're THREE — you're Terrific, Handsome, Rambunctious, Extraordinary and Energetic. Happy 3rd birthday! |
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Happy birthday, my beautiful boy! You’re turning 3! What a big boy! |
Happy 3rd birthday! This is a very special day for you, my special boy! |
Today is a very special day! Today, you turn 3! You’re my big boy and I love you! |
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Happy, happy, happy birthday! You deserve the best birthday, my son. We love you very much. |
Yay, you’re turning 3! May you get the best presents ever! Happy birthday! |
Happy birthday! My special boy is turning 3! I’m so blessed to have you as my son! |
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Today is the most special day ever! You are the most special boy to me! Happy 3rd birthday! |
I love you, my big boy! This day is super special because today is all about you! Happy 3rd birthday! |
You make my life amazing. My big boy is 3! Happy birthday! |
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One, two, three! Today, you are 3! My special boy deserves all the candy he wants! Happy birthday! |
My love, my son, you’ve made our lives amazing. I love you to the moon and back! Happy 3rd birthday! |
What’s so special about today? I know! It’s that my baby boy is 3! Happy birthday! |
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Three years ago, the best thing happened. You were born! Now every day is the best because you are a part of it. Happy birthday! |
Happy 3rd birthday! You da bomb, my grown up son! We always have the best times together. Love you! |
Wow! I can’t believe you’re already 3! You’ve grown so much! Happy birthday, my son! |
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Yay, let’s have a dance party!! You’re 3 and free to be happy, just you and me, baby! Happy birthday, son. |
Wow, my 3 year old boy has grown so big! We love you and are so proud of you! Happy birthday! |
Mommy and Daddy love you so much! Our 3 year old son is so special! Happy birthday! |
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Happy birthday, sweetie! Our big boy is 3! Time has passed and we are so proud of you. We love you so much! |
Rise and shine! Today’s your big day! You’re 3 and we have so many special plans for you today! You’re going to have a great time. Happy birthday, my dearest son. |
It’s cookie time! Yum, yum, yum!! My beautiful boy is 3 today! Let’s make it extra special. Happy birthday! |
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Happy 3rd birthday, my dear princess! May your castle be filled with balloons, sparkles, cookies and magical dreams. |
Three cheers for turning 3! You shine brighter than the stars, sweeter than cupcakes and braver than superheroes. |
Blow out your candles, dear girl—may today sparkle like pixie dust and taste like the yummiest cake in the world. |
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Princess crowns, twinkly gowns and birthday fun—happy 3rd to the brightest star under the sun! |
Turning 3 means our little girl is a singing, dancing superstar! Happy birthday! |
May your day be filled with rainbows, dancing teddy bears, twirling skirts and the happiest smiles. Happy 3rd birthday! |
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Hooray, you’re 3! May your toys come alive today and celebrate with you in magical wonder. |
Three cupcakes, three cookies, three kisses too—happy birthday, princess, all the love to you! |
You’re not 2 anymore—you’re 3! That means extra icing on your cake and extra magic in your life. |
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Happy birthday, sweetheart! May unicorns prance, cupcakes sparkle and your laughter float higher than the clouds today. |
3 is the age of wonder—wishing you adventures with fairies, princesses and cuddly animals all year. |
Celebrate big, little star—three candles, three wishes and the happiest hugs from near and far. |
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May your heart shine like the sun, your laugh sound like music and your dreams dance like butterflies. |
You’re 3 today! May princess magic, puppy cuddles and rainbow sprinkles fill your special day. |
Sweet birthday girl, turning 3 means you’re the most magical little light in our lives. |
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Three years of love, hugs and joy—happy birthday to the best princess we absolutely adore. |
Cakes, balloons, sparkles galore—your 3rd birthday brings endless happiness we couldn’t love more. |
Princess dances, fairy wings and a castle full of joy—happy 3rd birthday, sweet little girl. |
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3 is the age of magic, wonder and fun—may your world sparkle brighter than the sun! |
Twirl, dance and play—today is your 3rd birthday, your big magical day! |
May your birthday be filled with princesses, glitter and pixie dust wishes floating all around. |
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Happy 3rd birthday, sweet niece/nephew! Your giggles are my favourite music, and your hugs make my day. |
Turning 3 means extra hugs from your auntie—happy birthday to my super sweet superstar! |
Uncle loves you more than the stars! Happy 3rd birthday, my little, wonderful, amazing, shining star. |
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To my sweet niece: three cupcakes, three kisses and three times the love from your aunt today. |
Happy 3rd birthday, buddy! Your uncle’s proud of your super strength, big heart and brave little spirit. |
3 years old already? You’re growing up way too fast, but auntie loves every magical moment with you. |
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Happy birthday, kiddo! Uncle’s bringing the coolest gadgets, the best toys and all the fun in the world! |
May your day be filled with luminous magic and shining courage! Sending you all the love from your auntie! |
Turning 3 is no small feat—you’re already a superstar, and your uncle couldn’t be prouder of you. |
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My dear, you’re 3! May your world be filled with sparkles, stories and endless hugs from me. |
Uncle’s heart bursts with joy—happy birthday to my little hero, turning 3 and already such a dazzling superstar. |
Sweet niece, may your 3rd birthday be filled with giggles, cake and more hugs than you can count. |
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Three cheers for the most amazing nephew—auntie’s love grows with every year you shine! |
You’re 3 today! Uncle’s bringing hugs, treats and tales of adventures just for his favorite kid. |
Happy birthday, princess! My wish is for your smile to outshine all the stars and make everyone happy. |
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My wonderful nephew, turning 3—may your trucks roar louder, your superheroes soar higher and your laughter last forever. |
You’re 3 today, my niece! Your uncle loves you with all the power of the sky, the earth and the sun! |
Happy birthday, sweetheart! Auntie’s gifts are waiting, along with hugs, kisses and endless love just for you. |
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Three years of sweetness, three years of wonder—your uncle celebrates every magical moment with you today. |
To my favorite little girl—happy 3rd birthday! Auntie loves your sunshine smile and brave little heart. |
My birthday wish for you, dear niece/nephew: may you enjoy the song and dance of this beautiful day, on which you were born! |
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Happy 3rd birthday, sweetie! Your parents’ joy shines through your smile, and we’re all celebrating you today. |
Turning 3’s a big deal—congratulations to your amazing parents for raising such a wonderful little star. |
Happy birthday, sweetheart! May your world be full of rainbows, magic and cuddles from everyone who loves you. |
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To the birthday star—you’re 3 today! Your smile lights up every room! |
Happy 3rd birthday, kid! You’ve grown so beautifully, and your family beams with pride every day. |
Let’s celebrate three years of love, laughter and joy—your family is raising one amazing, bright and unique child. |
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Three years ago, your parents’ lives changed forever—happy birthday to their sweetest, brightest, funniest little joy. |
Sweetheart, your parents’ happiness shines brighter because of you—happy 3rd birthday to their most special treasure. |
Wishing candy, sparkles and cake for you, sweetie—happy birthday to the joy of your parents’ hearts. |
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Happy 3rd birthday! You’re proof of love’s magic, and your family celebrates you with the happiest hearts. |
To the beautiful child who makes your parents glow with pride—happy birthday! May 3 bring you endless fun and wonder. |
Happy birthday, cutie pie! You’re the sweetest gift to your parents and a joy to us all. |
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Turning 3 means triple the love—your family must feel so lucky to love such a star. |
Three years of laughter, hugs and magic—congratulations to you and your family on your amazing birthday today! |
Happy birthday, sweetie! You’re the shining light in our hearts. |
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May your birthday be full of ice cream cake, sweet candy and the most scrumptious snacks! |
Happy 3rd birthday! We’re cheering for your family’s sweetest adventure yet: raising you. You’re such a bright, beautiful child. |
My dear, your 3rd birthday is a celebration for us all—your family’s joy is shared by everyone who loves you. |
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Happy birthday, superstar! We’re so full of joy on this most special day. |
Three candles, three cheers, three wishes—may your family’s happiness shine brighter every year you grow. |
Happy 3rd birthday! Your parents’ hearts overflow with love for you, and so do all of ours. |

Here are 10 compliments your kids need to hear on their 3rd birthday, in their 3rd birthday wishes:
Kevin, the "Message Guy" who writes the birthday wishes, quotes, poems, toasts and speeches on BirthdayMessages.net, has been a content writer since 1993. In 2012, Kevin created this site to share the incredible power of words with birthday well-wishers everywhere.
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