120+ Happy 11th Birthday Wishes for Boys & Girls

Want to make your favorite kiddo feel really special on their 11th birthday? You’re in the right place! We’ve compiled a list of the most meaningful and funniest ways to say happy birthday to the nearly-eleven-year-old in your life, including A-plus quotes to add to your birthday card or celebratory social media post. Scratching your head over what to get the birthday boy or girl? We’ve also got gift ideas galore—plus tips for throwing the best 11th birthday party imaginable, with advice from professional party planner Natasha Miller!

Best Happy 11th Birthday Wishes

Happy eleventh birthday to my radiant daughter.
You're the biggest blessing to this family. Happy eleventh birthday to my beloved son!
I hope you get everything you wish for in the year ahead. Happy birthday, my darling niece!
Happy birthday to my nephew. May your birthday be filled with moments of wonder and discovery.
Watching you grow up is the greatest gift. Happy eleventh birthday to my granddaughter!
You’re not just our grandson, you’re the apple of our eye! Happy 11th birthday!

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Happy 11th Birthday Wishes for Daughter

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Show your daughter how much you care on her 11th birthday. Make your daughter’s special day even more special with the perfect happy birthday wish. Use one of these well wishes to help her feel celebrated:
- Cheers to my incredible daughter. You continue to make me proud!
- Happy eleventh birthday to my radiant daughter.
- Wishing you another year full of sunshine and laughter. Happy eleventh birthday!
- I hope you feel so loved today. Happy eleventh birthday!
- Where did my daughter learn to be so cool? Certainly not from me! Happy eleventh birthday, my love.^{[1]
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- Happy eleventh birthday to the joy of my life, my amazing daughter. You make me so proud.
- Thank you for filling my life with so much joy, love, and laughter. I am blessed to have you in my life.
- I’m so proud of you and will continue to be there for you through everything. Happy eleventh birthday!
- Happy eleventh birthday to the smartest and kindest daughter in the world!
- You make everyone’s lives so much better just by being yourself. Happy eleventh birthday!
- I love you with my whole heart and hope you have the best day. Happy eleventh birthday!
- Happy eleventh birthday to the little explorer who always brings joy and wonder into our lives.

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Happy 11th Birthday Wishes for Son

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Your son will feel the love with these celebratory wishes. The big 1-1 is a special day! Spread some extra joy on your son’s eleventh b-day with these well wishes:
- To the one who makes me prouder and prouder every day: happy eleventh birthday! I love you so big.
- Happy 11th birthday to my little boy, who's not so little anymore. I love you eternally!
- You're officially another year older—and a bit taller, too! Happy eleventh birthday!
- Cheers to my incredible son on his very special day. I hope you enjoy every moment!
- You light up my life like no one else. Wishing you a wonderful eleventh birthday, sweetie—you truly deserve it!
- Every year that passes makes me more and more proud of you, my son. Keep up the good work.
- Happy eleventh birthday to my sweet child, who is growing into the most amazing young man.
- Son, you have grown into an amazing person. You must be so proud of your parents for doing such a great job!^{[2]
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- You're the biggest blessing to this family. Happy eleventh birthday to my beloved son!
- I can't believe how grown-up our baby boy is! Wishing you the happiest eleventh birthday celebrations.
- Happy eleventh birthday, son-shine! Thanks for always brightening up our lives!
- You'll always be my little one. Wishing you the most wonderful eleventh birthday!
- Happy eleventh birthday to the person who always brings a smile to my face. Let's eat cake!

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Happy 11th Birthday Wishes for Niece

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Make your niece feel jazzed to be 11 with these happy birthday wishes! Make sure your niece knows how much you care by sending her one of these well wishes in a text, social media post, or birthday card:
- I hope your birthday is happier than a seagull with a french fry! Happy birthday dear niece!^{[3]
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- Happy birthday to my smart and adorable niece. It’s clear you decided to take after me — what a relief!
- Happy, happy birthday to my favorite niece! I can’t wait to give you a gigantic hug. Love always, and I hope today is everything you want it to be.
- To my dearest niece, on your birthday, I want you to know that you are cherished more than you can imagine. Happy birthday!
- As you grow into a mature young lady, I wish you a journey full of joy, magic, and new discoveries. Happy birthday!
- I hope you get everything you wish for in the year ahead. Happy birthday, my darling niece!
- I love how we don't have to say out loud that I'm your favorite aunt/uncle, and you're my favorite niece. Happy birthday!
- To the most lovable niece on her birthday, may your day be as sweet as the bond we share. Happy birthday!
- Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and loads of gifts! Happy birthday!
- It’s always a treat to wish happy birthday to someone so sweet.
- As your aunt/uncle, I’ve seen you grow and I’m proud of what you have become. Happy Birthday to an amazing niece!
- May today and every day be filled with every blessing and grace. You make the world more beautiful just by being in it.
- Life’s what you make it, and I want to make yours as wonderful as possible. Happy birthday, niece!

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Happy 11th Birthday Wishes for Nephew

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These happy birthday wishes will make your nephew feel celebrated! Your nephew is sure to feel loved and cared for with these happy eleventh birthday wishes:
- Happy birthday to my nephew. May your birthday be filled with moments of wonder and discovery.
- May this year bring you new opportunities and endless possibilities. Happy 11th birthday, nephew!
- Wishing you joy and laughter on your special day and every day.
- Happy 11th birthday, superstar! You're destined for great things.
- Here's to another year of making incredible memories together.
- May your dreams take flight and your heart be your compass.
- May today be the start of a wonderful year ahead. Happy birthday, nephew!
- Wishing you a day packed with all the things that make you smile.
- Wishing you all the best things life has to offer on your special day.
- Wishing you a day full of surprises and a year full of fun.
- Your smile lights up our lives. Happy birthday to my favorite nephew!
- Happy birthday to my rockstar nephew! May your smile grow even brighter this year.
- May your birthday be filled with friends, family, and fun. Happy birthday, nephew!

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Happy 11th Birthday Wishes for Granddaughter

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Make sure your granddaughter knows how much you love her on her birthday. Is your granddaughter the kiddo turning 11? Let her know she’s the apple of your eye by sending her one of these celebratory birthday wishes:
- You're growing up so fast, but you'll always be my little girl. Happy eleventh birthday, sweetheart!
- Happy birthday, my wonderful granddaughter! You bring so much joy into my life, and I am grateful for every moment we have spent together. May your eleventh birthday be filled with love, laughter, and happiness!
- Every day with you is a gift, my dear granddaughter. I hope this birthday is filled with wonderful surprises and all the happiness your heart desires!
- To my darling granddaughter, may the year ahead be as beautiful and bright as your smile. Wishing you endless love and laughter today and always!
- You are my sunshine, my joy, and my greatest treasure. Happy birthday, my darling granddaughter!
- May your birthday be as special and wonderful as you are. Happy eleventh birthday, my dear granddaughter!
- Happy 11th birthday to my favorite granddaughter. (Don't tell the others!)
- I hope today is special, just like you. Happy eleventh birthday, Granddaughter!
- Happy birthday to my magical granddaughter! You are a true blessing, and I am so proud of the kind and loving person you are becoming.
- Sending you all my love on your birthday. You're the best granddaughter a person could ask for!
- You make me proud to be your grandparent. Happy eleventh birthday!
- Watching you grow up is the greatest gift. Happy eleventh birthday to my granddaughter!
- You fill our lives with so much happiness. Happy birthday, sweetheart!

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Happy 11th Birthday Wishes for Grandson

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Let your grandson know he’s the light of your life for his 11th birthday. Your grandson will feel like the favorite grandkid on his birthday with these thoughtful happy birthday wishes:
- Happy birthday to my amazing grandson! I’m grateful for every moment we’ve shared!
- You’re growing up so fast, but you’ll always be my little grandson! Happy eleventh birthday!
- To my dearest grandchild: may the year ahead be filled with endless joy and adventure!
- Happy birthday to my grandson! Keep being the wonderful person you are!
- You’re my pride and joy, the light of my life, and I’m so excited to see what life has in store for you in the year ahead! Happy 11th birthday!
- I hope your day is as awesome as you are. Happy birthday, champ!
- You’re not just our grandson, you’re the apple of our eye! Happy 11th birthday!
- You’re so special, so smart, and the reason I smile every single day! Enjoy your day, grandson.
- Wishing you a day that's as special as your heart is big.
- Another year older, another year wiser! Keep shining brightly.
- May your birthday be filled with laughter, love, and all the cake you can eat!
- You’re truly special and we are so blessed to have you in our lives! Happy birthday!
- Nothing fills my heart with more joy or pride than seeing you become the person you’re meant to be. Happy 11th birthday, grandson!

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Happy 11th Birthday Wishes to Write in a Card

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Use a birthday card to express how much they mean to you. You’ve made or bought the perfect blank card—now all that’s left is to write the perfect happy birthday message inside of it! Try one of these special birthday wishes to make your card extra personal and meaningful:
- As the most amazing birthday kid to ever walk the planet, you deserve the most amazing birthday of all!
- Happy birthday to the awesomest kid in the universe, both inside and out!
- You’re adorable. You’re sweet as pie. And I’m wishing you the best day any kid could have.
- You deserve all the cake and sparkles today. Happy birthday!
- HBD! Every room shines brighter with you in it!
- How do you manage to wow the world in new ways every day? You’re a star among us, happy birthday.
- Happy birthday! You constantly inspire us all just by being you!
- Happy birthday to this unstoppable ray of light. Cheers to the year ahead!^{[4]
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- I’m honored to know you every day—but today you get a card!
- Enjoy all the sweetest birthday wishes coming your way!
- A kid like you deserves a birthday that’s super fun and extra special. Enjoy your day!
- To the coolest kid I know. Hope your birthday is as cool as you are!
- Happy birthday to a smart, strong, brave, and totally awesome superhero—you!

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Happy 11th Birthday Quotes

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Show how much you love them with a meaningful quote. Not sure what to say to the birthday kid or write in their card? No worries! Send them one of these insightful, inspiring, or witty happy birthday quotes—or use them as jumping-off points while you brainstorm your own happy birthday wish:
- “The older you get, the better you get. Unless you’re a banana.” – Betty White
- “Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional.” – unknown
- "Every birthday is a gift. Every day is a gift." —Aretha Franklin
- "We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be." ―May Sarton
- "All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them." —Walt Disney
- "Birthdays are nature's way of telling us to eat more cake." —Edward Morykwas
- "Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think." —A.A. Milne
- "Everything you can imagine is real." ―Pablo Picasso
- "Live your life with arms wide open. Today is where your book begins. The rest is still unwritten." —Natasha Bedingfield, "Unwritten”
- "Being happy never goes out of style." —Lily Pulitzer
- "That's the funny thing about birthdays: they're kind of an annual thing." —Rapunzel, Tangled
- "We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be." —Kurt Vonnegut
- "Come on Barbie, let's go party." — Aqua, "Barbie Girl"
- "We don't need no guest list. Everybody's invited." — Ariana Grande, "Pink Champagne"
- “You should live every day like it's your birthday." —Paris Hilton
- “Age is not important unless you’re a cheese.” – Helen Hayes

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Funny Happy 11th Birthday Wishes

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Make the birthday girl or boy laugh with these happy birthday wishes! Laughter is just what every birthday kid needs to make their special day totally perfect! Get them giggling with one of these zany, crazy, side-splittingly silly happy birthday wishes and jokes:
- Why do cats love birthdays? They love to purrty.
- Forget about the past, you can’t change it. Forget about the future, you can’t predict it. And forget about the present, I didn’t get you one. (Just kidding!)
- What’s one thing you’re guaranteed to get every year for your birthday? A year older!
- Happy birthday to the agent of chaos in my life! Keep making life exciting!
- Happy birthday and keep up the good work getting older!
- Why do candles always go on the top of the cake? Because it’d be hard to light them from the bottom!
- Congratulations on the level-up!
- Happy National [birthday kid’s name] Day!
- Why did the birthday cake go to the doctor’s office? It was feeling crumby!
- You’re older today than yesterday but younger than tomorrow. Happy birthday!
- On your birthday, I thought of giving you the cutest gift in the world. But then I realized that is not possible because you yourself are the cutest gift in the world.

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Happy 11th Birthday Social Media Captions

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Post these happy 11th birthday captions on Instagram or Facebook. Whether you’re unable to be with the birthday kid on their birthday or are just feeling like spreading the birthday joy on social media, these happy birthday captions are just the way to show your friends and followers how grateful you are to be in the birthday boy or girl’s life. (Be sure to post your caption alongside a photo of the birthday kid too!)
- May the joy that you have spread in the past come back to you on this day. Wishing you a very happy birthday!
- Happy birthday to this special kiddo! 11 looks great on you!
- Happy birthday to someone who's truly out of this world 👽🪐 💫
- Be happy! Today is the day you were brought into this world to be a blessing and inspiration to the people around you! You are a wonderful person! May you be given more birthdays to fulfill all of your dreams!^{[5]
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- It’s birthday time again, and wow! You’re a whole year older now! So clown around and have some fun to make this birthday your best one. Happy birthday!
- Happy birthday to someone who makes the world a better place to be!
- Happy birthday! Your life is just about to pick up speed and blast off into the stratosphere. Wear a seat belt and be sure to enjoy the journey. Happy birthday!
- You shine even brighter than the candles on your birthday cake!

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Happy 11th Birthday Gift Ideas

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Not sure what to get the birthday girl or boy? Try these suggestions! You’ve got the perfect birthday wish—now all you need is to find the perfect gift to go along with it! If you’re having trouble coming up with an idea, consider some of these popular gift suggestions for eleven-year-olds:
- If they’re into fashion and accessories, get them some fun or chic jewelry, a scarf, or a hat—or take them on a shopping spree to get a new wardrobe!
- If they love books, get them the next book in their favorite series—or pick up your favorite book from when you were their age so they can enjoy it, too! If their favorite books are popular, you can probably find book-related merch, like T-shirts or bookmarks.
- If they’re a gamer, consider getting them a giftcard to Steam or Gamestop. Are they into board games? Get them the year’s coolest new board game—maybe you can even break it out at their birthday party!
- Experiential gifts are also great ideas: for example, you could take your 11-year-old loved one to a concert to see their favorite musician, to a sports game to see their favorite team play, to the zoo, or to an amusement park.

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Happy 11th Birthday Party Planning Tips

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Plan the party out at least 2 weeks in advance. “I would suggest not doing anything last minute,” Miller advises. She recommends having all the party-planning details mapped out two weeks in advance “to make sure that everything runs completely smoothly.”^{[6]
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- This includes figuring out how many people are coming and what dishes to serve, ordering a cake or finding a cake recipe to make, planning party activities and games, and purchasing decorations.
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Invite guests 6 weeks before the party. Miller recommends sending out invitations no later than 6 weeks in advance. This will give people plenty of time to figure out their schedules and ensure as many guests can attend as possible.^{[7]
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- She also advises sending out invites electronically: “Although I love printed materials, I love letterpress, and I love hand calligraphy; we really try to be mindful of sustainability, and those beautiful pieces are typically just thrown away or recycled.”^{[8]
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Plan kid-friendly and kid-specific activities. For children’s parties, “it's really smart to bring in entertainment that is specific to the kids,” Miller says.^{[9]
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- If you can, Miller suggests hiring someone or inviting an adult guest who can “[lead] the kids in games, [show] them magic tricks…and read them exciting stories. And it's just so much fun. It's so exciting for the kids—also, craft stations.”^{[10]
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Be willing to go with the flow. You can plan out all the details perfectly, but, as Miller cautions, “inevitably, one thing is going to go wrong…and usually, it's a pretty big thing, and it's usually out of your control.” Her advice? “Expect it's going to happen. Be calm about it. If it's not the end of the world, which it typically isn’t, you can find a creative solution if you’re calm and relaxed.”^{[11]
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- “If you're uptight and screaming and freaking out,” she says, “then that doesn't give your mind the ability to open up and expand and figure out problem-solving.”^{[12]
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