150+ Best Nephew Quotes From Aunt And Uncle

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A special bond exists between aunts, uncles, and nephews. It may be because they are the mini versions of your siblings and have the same love, care, and support for you. So express your love to them through these funny and sweet nephew quotes.

Nephews are like a bundle of energy. Their unique personalities can make them your favorite people. They love hanging out with you, becoming friends, opening their hearts to you, or sometimes just spending some leisure time with you.

Here we have the best quotes for your beloved nephews to fill them with joy and laughter.

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Quotes For Nephews From Aunts

Aunts are like second mothers, loving and caring. They share an inseparable bond with their nephews.

  1. “I thank God for blessing me with the best nephew.”
  1. “I have a talented nephew, and I am sure he will be a successful Sci-Fi youngster one day.”
  1. “My nephew is so special that he is just like me.”
  1. “You are the one who made me special by calling me ‘aunt.’”
  1. “Nobody has ever stolen my heart until I saw you, little baby boy.”
  1. “I knew I loved you ever since your little hand held my pinky.”
  1. “Your little feet have imprinted themselves in my heart.”
  1. “You’re my little troublemaker. Let’s make more memories together in the coming years.”
  1. “I would not mind adding one more son to the list. I feel so blessed to have you in my life.”
  1. “I have a lovely nephew who is talented and fantastic…I think he got it all from me.”
  1. “If I could give my nephew one thing in life, it would be the ability to see himself through my eyes. Only then would he realize how special he is to me and how much I admire him.”
  1. “From that little blue bundle to a young man graduating college, it has been wonderful watching you grow up.”
  1. “You may be tiny, but you hold the biggest space in my heart.”
  1. “Ever since you arrived, my days have been filled with happiness and laughter, dear boy.”
  1. “I am so proud to call myself your aunt.”
  1. “You are extraordinary. Always aim for the stars, you can achieve anything; you put your mind to.”
  1. “My life is better now that I am an Aunt to an awesome nephew like you.”
  1. “You are less like a nephew and more like my son. Every corner of my heart was captured by your first breath.”
  2. “Behind every great nephew is an aunt cheering him on.”
  3. “My nephew’s voice is my favorite sound.”
  4. “My nephew has changed my life for the better.”
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  1. “Seeing my nephew happy makes it all worth it.”
  2. “To me, my nephew is the angel of my world. It is my absolute happiest moment whenever he smiles at me.”
  3. “You may be a little boy, but your courage and determination inspire me. I love you.”
  4. “You fill my heart with joy and happiness.”
  5. “You are one of the main characters in the story of my life.”
  6. “You are my little ball of sunshine.”
  7. “Do you know that you are the source of my joy? It is endless.”
  8. “If aunts are supposed to support, love, and spoil their nephews. Consider it my life’s mission!”
  9. “My nephew is the best thing that has happened to me.”
  10. “That magical moment when your mother placed you in my arms, I knew she placed you right into my heart.”
  11. “If I am Batman, my nephew is my Robin.”
  12. “I love my nephew more than I have ever found the words to say.”
  13. “I love my nephew. Forever and always.”
  14. “No matter how old you grow, no matter how successful you become, no matter what heights you reach in life, in my mind you will always be my little nephew.”
  15. “To my nephew, I will be here for you. No matter what.”
  16. “One of the best things in life is to love, pamper, and fuss over my little nephew.”
  17. “You are a perfect blend of mischief and cuteness.”
  18. “As the years go by, you will always be my little prince charming.”
  19. “You bring a smile to my face so easily. I love you, my little comedian.”
  20. “I understand why they say the best things come in the tiniest packages.”
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Gift a photo frame containing your and your nephew’s photo and attach a beautiful quote at the bottom.
  1. “I may not have given birth to my nephew, but that doesn’t stop me from loving him as if he were my own.”
  1. “My dear nephew, you are my best child, best friend, and best companion. You’re the apple of my eye and I can’t imagine living without you.”
  2. “Your birth is the beginning of all my better days.”
  3. “You are the little ruler of my heart.”
  4. “I love my nephew because he is a mini-me.”
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  1. “Your birth opened up many opportunities for me to learn how to be the best auntie in the world.”
  2. “To my wise yet charming nephew, you are a joy to my heart and a delight to my eyes. You are an excellent addition to this family.”
  3. “Happiness is actually found in simple things, such as taking my nephew around the island by bicycle or seeing the stars at night. We go to coffee shops or see airplanes land at the airport.” – Andrea Hirata
  4. “If all nephews are supposed to be as cute and adorable as you, your aunt wants to give your mother a nephew too.”
  5. “Don’t stop chasing your dreams. I will always be your number one supporter.”
  6. “You’re one of the best things life has given me.”
  7. “Little nephews make the world a better place.”
  8. “You may be a best bud to your friends and a good son to your parents. But you beat all these things with the way you are a terrific nephew to your aunt.”
  1. “By relation you are my nephew and I am your aunt. But for all other practical purposes, you are my second son whom I love to pamper and spoil with treats all year round.”
  2. “Getting to hug a cute toddler like you is the best and the worst part about being your aunt. I feel like the luckiest aunt in the world when I hug you. But the moment I let go, I feel sad and depressed. Such is my undying and unconditional love for you.”
  3. “You are the reason I believe in the magic of family. You inspire me every day.”

Quotes For Nephews From Uncles

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Uncles and their nephews are perfect examples of ‘partners in crime.’ They enjoy each other’s company to the fullest and are a complete team on their own. Let’s have a look at the best quotes that express uncles’ adoration and fondness for their nephews.

  1. “He is my hi-fiving friend. Whenever he meets me, we high-five. My best tennis partner too.”
  2. “My nephew is the winning horse of the long run and a true sportsman. He impresses me with his philosophical saying “you get defeated when you accept defeat.” He gives me strength.”
  3. “Some say I am under the spell of my nephew. They are completely right.”
  4. “You, my charming nephew, are my co-pilot for life.”
  5. “Dearest, nephew, In life, when there are thunderstorms, you and I are going to run outside and dance in the rain.”
  6. “All nephews are cool and brilliant…obviously, they take after their uncles.”
  7. “There’s something so great about being with your nephew and when you’re tired, just handing him off back to your sister.” – Tahj Mowry
  8. “But if I were you, I would stand by my nephew. He has more to give.” – Jane Austen
  9. “My life has so much more meaning because of my nephew.”
  10. “I look forward to being a compass in your life, my little adventurer.”
  11. “If we were a family of stars, you would be the brightest star in the night sky.”
  12. “A day with you is like riding a rollercoaster. It is thrilling and full of surprises.”
  13. “I hit the jackpot in life when it comes to being an uncle.”
  14. “You are the secret recipe to making our family the happiest, my adorable nephew.”
  15. “Dear, nephew, You add so much color into my life.”
  16. “I love you as if you were my own son.”
  17. “Wherever my nephew will be, there my love will also be.”
  18. “Seeing my nephew smile makes me smile too.”
  19. “There’s this amazing and devoted boy… he kinda stole my heart; he calls me Uncle.”
  20. “Great! I now have a nephew who will inherit the greatness of his uncle and idolize him.”
  21. “If you think I’m cute, you should see my nephew.”
  22. “An uncle doesn’t tell you that he loves you. He shows you.”
  23. “I’m so blessed to have a nephew like you. I love you.”
  24. “I love the sound of my nephew’s voice even if it’s from a thousand miles away. It keeps me going.”
  25. “I see a little bit of my younger self every time I look at you, my handsome nephew.”
  26. “Hey buddy, a nephew like you is a gift straight from heaven.”
  27. “Dear nephew, I never knew I could harbor this much love in my heart for someone until you came into this world.”
  28. “The bond shared between an uncle and a nephew is one of the most special ones.”
  29. “From playing with toy trucks to fixing actual trucks. I love this bond that we share.”
  30. “I may be your uncle but I can let you break a few rules from time to time.”
  31. “You are the coolest nephew any uncle could ever ask for! We make the dream team!”
  32. “Looking at you grow into a respectable young man is one of the best things in life.”
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Share a funny, harmless secret of his mom/dad with your nephew. Both of you can playfully tease his mom/dad at family get-togethers to have fun and lighten the mood.
  1. “You get the fun of spending time with your nephew without having to be the person responsible for taking care of them. It’s the best of both worlds.”
  2. “Why should I marry? One marries to have children, but I already have children! My nieces and nephews are my children.” – Salman Khan
  3. “My nephew feels like he has got me under his command. Well…. He is right.”
  4. “Having my own child will be a piece of cake. My nephew gave me more than enough practice on parenthood.”
  5. “Even if you grow taller than me, you will always be my favorite little man.”
  6. “Your funny little tricks are what makes you a joy to be around.”
  7. “Nephews are like icing on a cake.”
  8. “Whenever people say I’m handsome, I always tell them they should see my nephew.”
  9. “I love that we can both geek out on cars and football.”
  10. “My nephew is the best. He took after me.”
  11. “To my nephew… when mom says “NO,” I am on your speed dial.”
  12. “I love my nephews, and I am in awe of them. I also spoil them, then give them back.”
  13. “Nephews can be fun and wild. They can be a partner in crime or the person you spend your time teasingly tormenting. But at the end of the day, you still hug them tight and kiss them goodnight.”
  14. “Your parents have done so many awesome things in this world. But the best thing they did was to give me the best nephew like you!”
  15. “I never knew how much I could love a person until my nephew was born.”
  16. “Life would have been boring without a little naughty nephew.”
  17. “I vow to be the best uncle for the best nephew ever.”
  18. “God gave me a nephew who is just like me!”
  19. “Nephews like you are precious gold because they keep their uncles from getting old.”
  20. “Hey, I’m just looking for an excuse to retire so I can play summer league baseball, go coach my nephews, play pickup basketball. I’ve always had that ability to move on to the next thing.” – Doug Flutie
  21. “Before you were born, I associated the word uncle with old and wobbly men. After you were born, I started associating the word uncle with smart and handsome men. Thanks for teaching me what uncles are really all about.”
  22. “You are such a cool kid, you make your uncle proud to be the brother of your parents.”
  23. “You are still a little bundle of joy, but I know already we are going to be the best of friends.”
  24. “You need to grow up faster so we can hang out like best buds.”
  1. “Whenever I become a father, I will be the best dad in the world. That is because I have already done enough practice on you.”

Funny Nephew Quotes

Make your nephews laugh with these quotes

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Make your nephews laugh by sending them these funny quotes and enjoy a chat with endless talks over the humor created.

  1. “Nephew tells lies, but he is a good guy.”
  2. “Nephew lost the toss to his lifemate boss.”
  3. .“My nephew is my spirit animal. We both share a love for snacks.”
  4. “When life gets tough, hang out with your nephew.”
  5. “The best thing about being their uncle is that I will always be cooler than their dad.”
  6. “Nephew cheats everyone, but he is a gentleman.”
  7. “Nephew wins the race in a blind chase.”
  8. “The best part about being an aunt is that you get to have a son minus the diaper changing part.”
  9. “My nephew is a manipulative and scheming. And those are his good qualities.” – Kelley Armstrong
  10. “I object to that remark very strongly!” – The Magician’s Nephew
  11. “Turtles are greater than baby nephews because it’s ok to drop a turtle.”
  12. “I am not fazed by parenthood now. I got a lot of practice on my nephew.”
  13. “The best kind of mischief is the kind you can blame on your nephews.”
  14. “I have been designated as my nephew’s personal horse.”
  15. “I call my nephew a tornado. He leaves everything messy in his wake.”
  16. “I always joke with people that having nephews is the best birth control there is.” – Tahj Mowry
  17. “My nephews all look at me differently now. Before, they couldn’t relate to me, and now I’m like a god.” – Ruth Buzzi
  18. “I’ve an adorable and cute nephew whose smartness shines through; basically he’s my mini version.”
  19. “My dear nephew, there is a reason why there are ‘Don’t try this at home’ signs.”
  20. “Nephews are little comedians who don’t even try to be funny.”
  21. “My little nephew gives me the chance to not grow up.”
  22. “There’s something so great about being with your nephew and, when you’re tired, just handing him off back to your sister.” – Tahj Mowry
  23. “Don’t thank your parents for bringing you into this world. One Christmas, I made a wish to Santa Claus to give me a wonderful nephew and that is how you were born, so thank me.”
  24. “It distresses me when I take my seven-year-old nephew out. I cook healthy food, and he wants to go to McDonald’s.” – Julia Sawalha
  1. “I am the only person in the world who will babysit you for free. I am the only person in the world your parents trust to be your babysitter. I am also the only person in the world who will let you do the things that your parents won’t. It is a win-win situation for everyone, isn’t it?”
  2. “I get free comedic entertainment from my nephew at home.”
  3. “Am I the cool aunt/uncle? Or is my nephew too polite to tell me the truth?”
  4. “I may not be a superhero, but my nephew is my sidekick.”
  5. “Whoever said a penny doesn’t go far didn’t see my nephew shoot across that floor.” – Tim Allen
  6. “Nephews are what we dream our sons to be.”
  7. “Glad my sister had a baby, so I don’t have to!” – Ricky Dillon
  8. “My nephew is three things – a cute little brute who can really toot.”
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  1. “How cool are nephews? It’s like having kids, but just for a couple of hours.”
  2. “I’m the crazy aunt everyone warned you about.”
  3. “My nephew doesn’t even like good food; he just wants the toys.” – Julia Sawalha
  4. “Life is never dull with a nephew around. He asks the silliest questions in the most serious of times.”
  5. “Having nephews is a win-win. You have kids minus the responsibilities.”
  6. “Being an uncle means always being the fun parent.”
  7. “Your nephew is proof that your sibling has some sort of madness in them, too.”
  8. “Spending time with my nephew is 90% laughter and 10% random questions.”
  9. “Mom and dad minus their nagging is equal to aunt and uncle.”

Inspirational Nephew Quotes

Support and inspiration are essential in shaping a young boy’s life. Here are some inspirational quotes to motivate your nephew and remind him of his true potential.

  1. “Dear nephew, always remember that you are the creator of your own destiny.”
  2. “Nephew, never stop learning, for knowledge is the key to your success.”
  3. “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
  4. “Nephew, greatness is not inherited; it’s earned through effort and determination.”
  5. “There is no limit to your potential. Believe in yourself, and see how the world will be forced to believe in you.”
  6. “Our world needs your light, nephew. Don’t be afraid to shine it upon everyone around you.”
  7. “Never give up, nephew. Always remember that great things take time.”
  8. “Nephew, whenever you feel like giving up, remember you hold the potential to give it another shot.”
  9. “There is nothing you cannot achieve. Destiny is ready to shower inexhaustible blessing on you.”
  10. “Nephew, the world is full of opportunities. Be bold and take them.”

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How to describe the bond between an uncle and his nephew?

An uncle and his nephew share a unique bond of mentorship, companionship and guidance. It is a relationship based on trust, love, and mutual respect.

2. What can we learn from nephew quotes?

Nephew quotes help one appreciate the bond between doting aunts or uncles and their endearing nephews and express their love for each other. They also teach you about the unique perspective nephews bring to your life.

3. How can I make my nephew feel special on his birthday?

Plan a day filled with his favorite activities, whether as a surprise or by asking his preferences. You could also throw a surprise party with his friends. Whatever gift you choose, don’t forget to include a heartfelt ‘nephew quote’ card.

4. How can I incorporate nephew quotes into a birthday card or gift?

Incorporating a quote with birthday wishes for your nephew into a birthday card or gift adds a personal touch. You can add a snippet from your cherished memory with your nephew or mention an inside joke you share. These unique gestures will undoubtedly bring a smile to your nephew’s face on his birthday.

5. How can I maintain a close relationship with my nephew as he grows older?

As your nephew grows older, maintain a constant presence in his life. Allocate time to have your one-on-one activities and outings. Be a reliable friend and confidant to guide him when he needs and support his dreams and aspirations.

While your nephews will think of you as a cool aunt or uncle, they can also be your best friends as they grow. So, expressing how much they mean to you will help you strengthen your bond with them and give them the security to confide in you. You may use these fantastic nephew quotes to tell them how much you love them, how grateful you are for their existence, how proud you are of them, and even send them some funny quotes. These messages will make them feel cherished and joyful and bring a smile to their faces.

Infographic: Get Giggling With Your Little Nephew

Nephews are crazy, fun, and wild but extremely special to their uncles and aunts. We bring some funny quotes about this lovely bond in the infographic below to load your heart with lots of love and laughter.

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Key Pointers

  • Nephews often resemble mini versions of siblings, bringing a familiar sense of affection.
  • A special bond exists between aunts, uncles, and nephews, rooted in shared love, care, and support.
  • They enjoy spending time with their aunts and uncles, whether through friendship, heartfelt conversations, or relaxed moments.
  • These quotes for nephews fill them with joy and laughter, enhancing their relationship with their aunts and uncles.
  • Expressing love and pride for nephews through thoughtful quotes helps strengthen bonds and fosters a sense of security.


Celebrate the love between nieces and nephews with heartwarming quotes that will make them feel cherished and adored. Spread the joy and create lasting memories together.

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