June 18 is right around the corner, so it’s time to start brainstorming ways to show appreciation to the father figure in your life. Dads are usually impossible to find gifts for, but in my opinion, it’s difficult to beat a touching Instagram tribute. However, it’s super freaking hard to find the perfect caption.
I know I’m not the type to write a long paragraph, but how do you sum up your relationship in only a few words? Well, I’m here to help you out if you’ve found yourself in the same boat. I scoured popular song lyrics, movie references, and of course, some good dad jokes and found many great options to take your daddy-daughter photo dump to the next level. So if you’re stumped for what to post, here are 43 Father’s Day Instagram captions you can use, no matter what tone you’re going for or which father in your life you’re honoring.
For when you want to be sincere
First, we’ll start off with more serious and genuine options. I love to joke around with my dad, but sometimes speaking directly from the heart is best. Tell him exactly how much you love and appreciate him with these tear-jerking quotes.
- “She did not stand alone, but what stood behind her, the most potent moral force in her life, was the love of her father.” — Harper Lee
- “A girl’s first true love is her father.” — Marisol Santiago
- “Fathers just have a way of putting everything together.” — Erika Cosby
- “A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” — Steve Martin
- “No matter how tall I get, I’ll always look up to you.”
- “The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking.” — Dan Pearce
- “Fathers, be good to your daughters. You are the god and the weight of her world.” — John Mayer
- “He carried me on his shoulders. Now I carry him in my heart.”
- “My father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him, I could see a future.” — Liza Minnelli
- “Being a daddy’s girl is like having permanent armor for the rest of your life.” — Marinela Reka
- “I am my father’s daughter, and I am not afraid of anything.” — Elizabeth I
- “A good father is one whose only reason for putting down a laughing baby is to pick up a crying one.” — Linda Poindexter
- “We may not always see eye to eye, but we can always speak heart to heart.”
- “When you’re young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he’s just a regular guy who wears a cape.” — Dave Attell
- “The man who cheered the loudest at every game and recital.”
- “The wind beneath my wings.”
- “Doing my best every day to make him proud.”
- “I couldn’t ask for a better man to raise me.”
- “Thank you for always treating me like a queen.”
For when you want to make your dad laugh
Who said dads are allowed to have all the good jokes? Including a funny quote or roast is a great way to show appreciation while being somewhat private. These will make your followers chuckle, and you can save your more personal messages for your card!
- “My day one.”
- “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 Sino
- “Promise I won’t touch the thermostat today!”
- “Thanks for saying yes every time Mom said no!”
- “You had your work cut out for you, Dad.”
- “Can’t wait to spoil you today.”
- “Dad, I can never repay you… literally.”
- “The only consistent man in my life.”
- “Sorry for being a material girl, Dad!”
- “Resident spider killer.”
- “Can’t wait to print this out and show it to you.”
- “My Daddy was my hero. He was always there for me when I needed him. He listened to me and taught me so many things. But most of all, he was fun.” — Bindi Irwin
- “I’ve always said that if my son [or daughter] thinks of me as one of his idiot friends, I’ve succeeded as a dad.” — Phil Dunphy
- “Dads are like chocolate chip cookies; they may have chips or be totally nutty, but they are sweet and make the world a better place, especially for their children.” — Hillary Lytle
For the music lovers
If your dad is a music lover like mine, song lyrics could be the perfect way to go! Music holds so many great memories, making it a great way to connect with your family and followers. If you don’t have a special song shared between you and your dad in mind, consider using one of these quotes from classic songs.
- “Go on, take on this whole world, but to me, you know you’ll always be my little girl.” — Tim McGraw
- “Came into this world, Daddy’s little girl. Daddy made a soldier out of me.” — Beyoncé
- “There were times I thought he was being just a little bit hard on me, but now I understand.” — Keith Urban
- “Fathers, be good to your daughters. Daughters will love like you do.” — John Mayer
- “Stiffen that upper lip up, little lady. I told ya Daddy’s here to hold ya through the night.” — Eminem
- “You’ll always be my father, and I’ll always be your joy.” — Chrisette Michele
For stepdads and/or grandfathers
Father’s Day celebrates not only biological fathers but anyone who has stepped up to fill that role in your life. If you plan to celebrate a stepdad, grandfather, or family friend, caption ideas may seem even harder! Here are a few options that are perfect for the special father figure in your life.
- “You may not have my name, but you have my blood.” — Ned Stark
- “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad.” — Anne Geddes
- “Lookin’ back, all I can say about all the things he did for me is I hope I’m at least half the dad that he didn’t have to be.” — Brad Paisley
- “It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.” — Anne Sexton