Yahoo Lifestyle 75 'Happy National Daughters Day' Wishes and Quotes To Share With the Light of Your Life
It’s September 25, which means that it’s National Daughters Day. If you’re scratching your head about this lesser-known holiday, I’m here to tell you that it is a real day. It’s celebrated every September 25, but some countries observe it on the fourth Sunday in September, which doesn’t always fall on this date. National Daughters Day wishes and quotes are shared to tell our daughters (biological or not) how much they mean to us.
If you’re blessed to have a daughter (or daughter-like figure), you know that there’s a special bond there. Most parents or parental figures of daughters have gone through the princess and dress up phase, and have no doubt have had to attend several tea parties with our pinkies up. And that's just the beginning of what's in store for meaningful memories with your sweet.
If you need some ideas on how to celebrate this day, consider posting your favorite pic of her on social media, giving her a card, planning a vacation, or heading to dinner. Whether they’re still wearing diapers or have a family of their own, use these 75 thoughtful National Daughters Day wishes and quotes to express how special your little (or big) girl is.
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Happy National Daughters Day Wishes
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No matter how old you get, you’ll always be my little girl.
Dearest daughter, you have no idea how much you mean to me.
You’re the best thing that ever happened to my life. #NationalDaughtersDay
Whether we’re sending each other Instagram Reels, eating at Olive Garden or shopping at Sephora, I cherish our moments together.
One of the best moments of my life was when you were born. Happy National Daughters Day!
To my dear daughter, I love your laughter, determination, kindness and hugs. I can’t imagine my life without you.
Happy National Daughters Day to my favorite person.
On this National Daughters Day, I’m officially telling everyone how much I love my daughter.
Sweetie, you are not only my daughter but my best friend. Our bonds get stronger every day. At least that’s how I feel. 😆
Seeing you as a mother fills me with so much pride. You’re so patient, loving and kind. I’m in awe of you. Happy National Daughters Day!
As you know, I don’t need one day to celebrate you. I honor your existence every day.
Happy National Daughters Day! I’m so proud to be your parent.
You are the star that lights up my day whenever I see or hear you. I love you with all my heart.
Sweetie, never forget that I love you. (And there’s nothing you can do about it!) #Daughter
Never give up, never give in, and always do what makes your heart happy. I love you daughter!
Daughter, life is filled with hard times and good. Please know that I will be there for you every step of the way.
Always remember, you can do anything that you set your mind to. Go forth in the world as fearless as ever.
Baby girl, it’s National Daughters Day. I’m so honored to be your dad. I’ve loved you even before you were delivered. You make my world complete.
Dazzling girl, I love you to the moon and back! #HappyNationalDaughtersDay
Cheers to you, daughter. You make me a better person and parent.
Did you know that you’re just as beautiful on the inside as the out? I love you daughter and I always will. Happy Daughters Day!
Try not to grow up so quickly, princess. #LoveYouDaughter
You may outgrow my lap, but you’ll never outgrow my heart.
Daughter, you’re the reason why I smile every day.
Here’s to wishing you the best that life has to offer. You’re more than a daughter—you’re a role model to your siblings, my sous chef, an excellent student and always my little girl.
I’m so thankful the universe chose me to be your parent. You’re such a blessing to our lives. #Daughter
To our beautiful daughter, you’ve loved today, tomorrow and always.
Happy Daughters Day. You are the best present that we could ask for.
What I love the most about you is our inside jokes, shared interests and quick moments. I thank God for you.
You are the gift that keeps on giving. On this National Daughters Day, know how proud we are of you and the woman that you’ve become.
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National Daughters Day Quotes
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31. “One of the greatest gifts I've ever gotten is my daughter.” – Ace Frehley
32. "When my daughter says, ‘Daddy I need you!’ I wonder if she has any idea that I need her a billion times more.” - Stanley Behrman
33. “Of course mothers and daughters with strong personalities might see the world from very different points of view.” ― Katherine Howe
34. "Our daughters are the most precious of our treasures, the dearest possessions of our homes, and the objects of our most watchful love." – Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
35. “To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.” – Euripides
36. “Mothers and daughters together are a powerful force to be reckoned with.” – Melia Keeton-Digby
37. “The more a daughter knows the details of her mother’s life, the stronger the daughter.” – Anita Diamant
38. “A daughter is one of the most beautiful gifts this world has to give.” – Laurel Atherton
39. "The best music I have ever heard is the sound of my daughter’s giggling." — Deasish Mridha
40. “My daughter is my biggest achievement. She is a little star and my life has changed so much for the better since she came along.” – Denise Van Outen
41. “When I come home, my daughter will run to the door and give me a big hug, and everything that’s happened that day just melts away.” – Hugh Jackman
42. “Daughters are angels sent from above to fill our hearts with unending love.” – J. Lee
43. “No one in this world can love a girl more than her father.” – Michael Ratnadeepak
44. “There were times when… I didn’t have a lot of friends. But my mom was always my friend. Always.” – Taylor Swift
45. “Words are not enough to express the unconditional love that exists between a mother and a daughter.” – Caitlin Houston
46. “Having a little girl has been like following an old treasure map with the important paths torn away.” – Heather Gudenkauf
47. “I live for my daughter. Every decision I make is about her and for her. It's great. She's perfect.” – Gareth Gates
48. “We've begun to raise daughters more like sons... but few have the courage to raise our sons more like our daughters.” – Gloria Steinem
49. “My Dearest Baby, You gave me the strength I didn't know I had. You taught me the true meaning of serenity and peace.” – Serena Williams
50. “I am lucky to have three daughters who are completely different. I look at my daughters and I have different relationships with all three and there are parts of each personality that are very special.” – Vanessa Williams
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51. “My daughter is one of my greatest inspirations. She's an environmentalist, she plays piano, she's raising money for the earthquake victims in Nepal. Every day she surprises me and teaches me something.” – Patti Smith
52. "A mother’s love is like an everlasting bed of roses, that continues to blossom. A mother’s love bears strength, comfort, healing, and warmth. Her beauty is compared to a sunny day that shines upon each rose petal and inspires hope.” — Ellen J.Barrier
53. "Mother's love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved.” – Enrich Fromm
54. “It is admirable for a man to take his son fishing, but there is a special place in heaven for the father who takes his daughter shopping.” – John Sinor
55. “You fathers will understand. You have a little girl. She looks up to you. You’re her oracle. You’re her hero. And then the day comes when she gets her first permanent wave and goes to her first real party, and from that day on, you’re in a constant state of panic.” – Father of the Bride
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56. “A good father will leave his imprint on his daughter for the rest of her life.” – Dr. James Dobson
57. “Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be”. – Clementine Paddleford
58. “I am blessed to be a proud father of a daughter.” – Adnan Sami
59. “I have a daughter and she's the greatest thing that ever happened to me. She gives me a good excuse to watch cartoons.” – Mike Dirnt
60. “The moment I see my daughter's face, I am instantly happier, my stress just disappears, and I forget everything else.” – S. Sreesanth
61. “I knew I was going to love my daughter, but I had no idea how much I would love her.” – Jeremy Sisto
62. “When our daughter was born, a light went on for me - there was more to life than what I was doing. It felt like being famous for being a paint salesman. It wasn't the dream I was sold on. I'd had enough of it.” – Rick Astley
63. “I hope that my daughter grows up empowered and doesn't define herself by the way she looks but by qualities that make her an intelligent, strong and responsible woman.” – Isaiah Mustafa
64. “It's the sweetest thing to be a parent of a daughter. When they hit their twenties, they become these lovebugs that come back. It's just so sweet.” – Garth Brooks
65. “When my daughter was born, I said: 'I feel like I know what I've been waiting my whole life to be.” – Corey Johnson
66. “I'm so lucky to be in a situation that I can always have my daughter with me.” – Izabella Scorupco
67. “My daughter is wonderful and incredibly well behaved. I am very lucky. She will always be my priority.” – Jamelia
68. “My daughter is a good, caring, compassionate person. To me that's the true meaning of success, even though the marriages didn't work out. My success with my daughter is all that matters.” – Charlene Tilton
69. “I guess I was a mom so late in life, my daughter was the greatest thing since sliced bread.” – Candice Bergen
70. “I'm more selective now I've got a family. I don't want to work all the time. My daughter's 12; I don't want to miss out on her life. Soon she'll be a teenager; she won't want me around.” – Julie Walters
71. “My family means everything to me and the birth of our daughter has enabled me to have more focus on my career and every time I compete, I dedicate my success to them.” – David Rudisha
72. “My daughter is my passion and my life.” – Tamara Mellon
73. “Life changes when you have a child, when you have your own family. You become more careful about what you do. You're not going to be out late, going out to clubs, hanging out with your friends. You're going to be at home, taking care of your daughter, playing with her.” – Paul Pierce
74. “My daughter is the funniest person I know, and I couldn't imagine my life without her.” – Donna Air
75. “I remember looking at my daughter for the first time and wondering if that's the way my father looked at me. I could cry, because she's everything to me. I feel so blessed to be taught so much by her.” – Alicia Coppola
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