Bro-tastic Ways to Say Happy Birthday to a Male Friend
There are many types of guys: macho guys, hipster guys, smart guys, nice guys, funny guys, and of course, hot guys. But no matter what type of guy we’re talking about, it’s safe to say he likes being recognized on his birthday. Sure, he might claim to be too cool for birthday traditions (talking about you, hipster guy), but that’s just a front.
So, what’s the best way to say Happy Birthday to a male friend? It all depends on – say it with me – what type of guy it is. Here’s a list of birthday wishes in a variety of styles, for dudes of all stripes.
Sincere
Here are some simple heartfelt birthday wishes for a guy friend.
- Happy Birthday, king. I bow to your awesomeness.
- Happy Birthday to a great guy. Wishing you many more years of being your awesome self.
- Hey birthday boy… hope your special day is as amazing as you are!
- Happy Birthday to a fantastic friend and an all-around great guy!
- Happy Birthday, buddy! Since I won’t be able to be there, have a shot for me. Hell, make it two!
- Since it’s your birthday, I just wanted to remind you that you do, in fact, rule. Happy Birthday, king!
- Happy Birthday to one of my favorite dudes in the whole wide world!
- Congrats on another year of being a pretty damn amazing guy. Happy Birthday!
- Hey man… hope your birthday is wild. You only live once, so live it up!
- Happy Birthday to a friendly man and a manly friend!
- Sending warm birthday wishes to a great guy, a wonderful friend, and an all-around amazing human being.
- Happy Birthday to the man, the myth, the legend. Hope your big day is epic!
Funny
Here are some humorous birthday messages for a male friend.
- Happy Birthday to a guy who by all rights should not have survived this long.
- Happy Birthday, king! Don’t worry – you may be a year older, but you will always be immature AF.
- You’re not getting older. You’re getting more distinguished-looking. Happy Birthday!
- Happy Birthday, dude! I’m afraid you’re officially past your athletic peak now, but then, your peak was nothing to write home about anyway!
- Smart, witty, good-looking… but enough about me! After all it’s your birthday! Hope your big day is amazing, my man!
- Happy Birthday to a real swell guy! I’m sending you this ironic birthday wish because I know you’re way too cool for ordinary human sentiments.
- Best wishes on your birthday! May you have maximum fun today, and minimum hangover tomorrow!
- I have two messages for you on your birthday: 1) Have a great time, 2) Don’t call me for bail money.
- Hope you have a crazy fun birthday, dude. If you’re barfing up sheet cake at the end of the night, you did something right.
- Happy Birthday to a gentleman and a scholar. Made you laugh, didn’t I?
Male Best Friend
If your guy friend happens to be your best friend, a special birthday greeting is in order.
- A king was born today, and that king happens to be my best friend! Happy Birthday!
- Happy Birthday to my best guy friend! Hope your day rocks!
- You’re my best friend, and you’re also just the best. Happy Birthday, dude!
- Everyone knows you’re an awesome guy, but only I know how awesome. Happy Birthday to my bestie!
- Happy Birthday to my best buddy! Hope your day is awesome through and through!
- It takes a special kind of man to put up with me for this long. Happy Birthday to my remarkable bestie.
- You’re not just my best guy friend. You’re my best friend, guy. Happy Birthday!
- Happy Birthday to a man who has it all, including the world’s most amazing best friend!
Belated
Finally, in case you missed your guy friend’s big day, here are some belated wishes for him.
- I knew a cool dude like you would get plenty of messages on his birthday, so I decided to wait a little to send you mine. Happy Belated Birthday!
- Happy Belated Birthday, dude! Hope you had way too much fun!
- I know your birthday is technically over, but I figured you’d still be partying. Happy Belated Birthday, my man!
- I thought I’d do something different this year and send your birthday wish the day after your birthday. So… Happy Birthday, man!
- Happy Belated Birthday, king. Sorry I was a royal ass for forgetting your big day.
- This birthday wish is late. Some might say fashionably late. Happy Birthday, dude!
- Happy Belated Birthday, man! I thought I’d send my best wishes the day after your birthday, when you’re hungover and need moral support.
