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Happy birthday to one of my favourite people vs Happy birthday to one of my favourite persons

The correct phrase is "Happy birthday to one of my favourite people," as the word "people" is the most commonly used plural of the word "person." The word "persons" is only used in very formal settings.

Note that "favourite" is the British English spelling. In American English this would be "favorite".
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Happy birthday to one of my favourite people

This phrase is correct.

This is a nice thing to write in a birthday card. You wouldn't really say it aloud.

Some examples from our editors:

  • Happy birthday to one of my favourite people; I hope you have a fabulous year.
  • Aug 15, 2015 ... @Arsenal Happy birthday to one of my favourite people & my favourite players, @Alex_OxChambo have a wicked season !!
  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PEOPLE @zahrarameez have a wonderful one gorgeous!. 1 retweet 1 favorite. Reply. Retweet 1
  • Nicole MacAvelia added,. Jane Keyes @frecklesjanie. Happy Birthday to one of my favourite people in the whole world ! Have a great day @coredanceparis ...
  • The Eleventh Flower · August 18 at 2:35am · Edited ·. For A. Happy birthday to one of my favourite people! The Eleventh Flower's photo. Like Comment Share.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Happy birthday to a dear friend

Happy birthday to one of my favourite persons

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

This phrase sounds very odd because of the word "persons" in place of "people." The word "persons" is mostly confined to legalese.
  • Jun 20, 2015 ... Happy birthday to one of my favourite persons in the whole world! My first Duran Duran crush and my favourite bassist of all, such a wonderfull ...
  • Thela Pantin Happy Birthday to one of my favourite persons Alton Brown. 9 · July 30 at 6:20am. Remove. 2 Replies. Remove. Constance Boykin Happy Birthday ...
  • Jan 5, 2015 ... Abhishek Bachchan tweeted: 'Happy birthday my Brada!!!' Anupam Kher wrote: ' Happy Birthday to one of my favourite persons @udaychopra .
  • May 28, 2013 ... "A very very very happy birthday to one of my favourite persons. I call her my husband, I call her my soulmate, I call her... The Times of India ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Happy birthday to one of my favourite people

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