30 heartfelt aunt quotes to celebrate your special bond

Aunts hold a special place in our hearts, offering love, guidance, and a unique bond that enriches our lives. Whether you’re an aunt with cherished nieces and nephews or want to honor your own beloved aunt, these quotes capture the essence of this special connection.

Sweet aunt quotes

1. “An aunt is a safe haven for a child. Someone who will keep your secrets and is always on your side.” — Sara Sheridan

2. “Aunt: A double blessing. You love like a parent and act like a friend.” — Daryl Gregory  

3. “I want to be the coolest aunt in the entire world.” — Bailee Madison

4. “My aunt has ears that listen, arms that hug and hold, a passion and love that’s never-ending, and a heart that’s made of gold.” — Unknown  

5. “Aunts are like stars. You may not always see them, but you know they’re always there.” — Unknown

6. “An aunt makes life a little sweeter.” — Unknown  

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7. “Only the best sisters get promoted to being an aunt.” — Unknown

8. “Aunts are like buttons—they hold everything together.” — Unknown

9. “An aunt is someone special to remember with warmth, think of with pride, and cherish with love.” — Unknown  

10. “Aunts are the perfect blend of family and friends, stepping up to support and celebrate us throughout our lives.” — Claire Cook  

Funny aunt quotes

11. “I’m not a regular aunt; I’m a cool aunt.” — Amy Poehler

12. “Aunts are always offering cake; certainly, you couldn’t have had enough.” — Barry Spacks

13. “If I’m not the best aunt in America, then I don’t know what’s going on.” — Jenny Slate

14. “Aunt: Kinda like a mom, only cooler.” — Unknown

15. “Aunts are the ones who spoil you and then send you home.” — Unknown  

16. “An aunt is someone who can give a mother’s hugs, keep a sister’s secrets, and love like a friend.” — Unknown  

17. “Aunts are like the sprinkles on the cupcake of life, adding sweetness and colorful moments to our days.” — Unknown

18. “The bond between an aunt and her niece/nephew is forged in love, laughter, and everlasting memories.” — Marion C. Garretty  

19. “Aunts offer kids an opportunity to try out ideas that don’t chime with their parents.” — Sara Sheridan  

20. “Every man should have aunts. They illustrate the triumph of guesswork over logic.” — Agatha Christie  

Inspirational aunt quotes

21. “Aunts are the ones who stand beside moms when nieces and nephews enter the world.” — Karen Moore  

22. “Aunts hold a special place in our hearts, offering a safe haven filled with love and understanding.” — Jane Austen  

23. “Aunts are like stars, providing twinkling moments of joy and inspiration in our lives.” — Deb Caletti

24. “The love between aunt and niece knows no distance.” — Unknown  

25. “A niece is a joy to remember your whole life through.” — Unknown  

26. “A nephew is a friend given by nature.” — Jean Baptiste Legouve

27. “Aunts are like second mothers, always ready with love, guidance, and a touch of mischief.” — Elizabeth Gaskell  

28. “An aunt is a cherished friend and a joyful confidante, adding an extra layer of love to our lives.” — Jill Churchill  

29. “Aunts are like the unsung heroes of childhood, offering comfort, wisdom, and cookies when you need them most.” — Amy Dickinson

30. “An aunt’s belief in you can ignite a fire within that burns brighter than any doubt.” — Unknown

How to use these aunt quotes

• Add to a birthday or baby shower card

• Frame for a nursery or child’s room

• Use in a scrapbook or photo album

• Post to social media with your favorite auntie memories

• Start a family tradition of writing one quote a year in a shared journal

Celebrate the aunts in your life

Whether you're shouting out your own incredible aunt or you are the proud auntie to some amazing kiddos, these quotes are a way to celebrate love, laughter, and the lessons that come with family.

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