Shutting it down for the night and passing along your best wishes for a good night is an important ritual for many, so we have gathered all the best short good night messages for you to share. And if you’re looking for short good night quotes, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.

Short Good Night Messages and Quotes
Sweet dreams – one day we’ll say goodnight in person again.
Darling, I liked it when you smiled. But I LOVED that I was the reason. Good night.
Goodnight! If you get cold, just think about me… I’m a certified heater.
“Good night, slept tight, awake full of joy at the morning light.” —Theodore Higgingsworth
Rest well—love finds you no matter how far.
When we are together, I will kiss you goodnight every night. Sending a virtual sweet kiss for now.
Rest easy—tomorrow is a fresh start.

In the quiet of the night, I whisper my love to you across the distance. Sleep well, my dear.
Hope you drift off easily.
I hope you feel safe and calm as you fall asleep.
I am about to crawl into bed, baby, and I just wanted to say that I love you. Good night, hottie.
Goodnight… may you find comfort in the stillness.
I hope you fall asleep feeling as adored as you truly are.
Rest well—your messages linger in my mind.
Here comes the goodnight hugs and kisses xoxo. Good night, babe.

“Hell exists. It is here, 3 a.m., awake and without you.” —Beau Taplin
Rest deeply; you’ve earned a peaceful night.
Goodnight, my heart… rest easy.
“Listen to the night sky, the mockingbird always sing you my lullaby.” —Jmemo
Rest your mind and let your heart feel light.
“Sleep, my love, dream happy dreams.” —Stephanie Meyer
Good night, sweet plum. I wish this pillow I am curled up against was you…
Sleep tight… but leave a little space in case I show up.

Goodnight… you’re the calm in my world.
I miss you more at night, but love you even more.
Sleep tight! And try not to drool too much.
“Good night stars, good night air, good night noises everywhere.” —Margaret Wise Brown
I wish I could fall asleep in your arms, snuggling next to your heart.
I hope your dreams are cute; I hope I’m in them.
Goodnight… let the heaviness of today melt away.

May the moonlight bring you peace and tranquility as you sleep. Goodnight, my dear.
Distance can’t diminish the love I have for you. Have a peaceful night, my wonderful boyfriend.
You mean the world to me. I can’t wait to see you again tomorrow! Good night!
I wish the stars could show you how much I care.
May the moon guide your dreams tonight, and every night. Good night, my love.
I hope you dream of something nice… or someone.
Goodnight, darling—thank you for filling my day with love.
Wishing you calm sleep.
My dreams are always sweeter than yours because you’re in them!
Sleep peacefully—your heart deserves gentleness.
Goodnight… may your blanket never betray you mid-sleep.

“I wish for you a good night of sleep, sweet dreams, and a smiling morning.” —Debasish Mridha
You deserve rest, safety, and comfort—sleep gently.
Goodnight… I’m sending a tiny hint of affection your way.
The moon is shining in the sky, and, darling, you are the brightest star of my night
If I were there, you wouldn’t be sleeping this early.
I bet you look damn cute when you sleep. Good night, baby.
You are my love, my dream come true, and my universe. Good night.
Goodnight… I’m wishing softness for your heart.
Sweet dreams and rest.
“Let her sleep, for when she wakes, she will shake the world.” —Napoleon Bonaparte

You are the last thought in my mind before I sleep, and the first when I wake. Goodnight, my love.
Good night, the coolest, hottest, funniest, awesome-est person I know.
When I fall asleep in your arms, I wake up in your dreams. I love you. Good night.
I would love to keep you up, my love, but you need to rest now. Good night.
Goodnight… imagine me right there beside you.
Can’t believe I’m ending the day without seeing you—goodnight.
I am about to doze off, but I just can’t sleep without saying I love you. Good night, honey.
I wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you before I pass out. I love you!
I want to cuddle so badly. I miss you sooo much. Good night, babe.
Goodnight! If you hear a noise, it’s definitely your imagination.
I hope you drift off knowing you’re deeply cherished.
Sweet dreams—bet you look adorable sleeping.
Have you seen the moon tonight? It is beautiful! I wish we could look at it together.
Sleep well, friend.

Falling asleep without you still feels strange—sleep tight.
Sweet dreams… but I promise I’m sweeter.
“Anything seems possible at night when the rest of the world has gone to sleep.” —David Almond
From one heart in love to another – good night and sleep well, my love.
“Good-night, sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.” —William Shakespeare
Goodnight, I hope you dream of a world where we’re closer.
Goodnight… I love the energy you bring into my day.
Goodnight… be at peace.
Goodnight… I’m sending you a little strength for tomorrow.

Hey baby, I wish upon the stars to make every dream of yours come true. Sleep well.
Hope you sleep peacefully.
Goodnight! If you dream of me, please take good care of me there.
I want to melt into your arms and drift off to dreamland. Good night, honey.
Sweet dreams… hope I get a tiny corner in them.
Sleep well… your daily chaos can resume tomorrow.
Sending you warmth and comfort for the night.
Happiness is a drug – and baby, I want to be your dealer. Night night!
Sleep peacefully—our hearts don’t know distance.
Goodnight! If you dream of food, bring me some back.
Wishing you the sweetest sleep tonight.
I hope you fall asleep feeling peaceful and appreciated.
Rest well… love travels farther than any distance.

Goodnight, stay cozy.
Rest peacefully… unless there’s a monster under your bed.
Sweet dreams—I’ll try not to flirt with you in your imagination too much.
You are my favorite person and I want to stick to you till my last breath. Goodnight, dearest.
I adore your sleepy eyes and sleepy voice. Good night, my hero.
Goodnight… are you sure you don’t need a cuddle buddy?
“Although we may be apart at the moment we can both gaze up at the same moon. Good night.” —Sid Mohanty
May your dreams be soft, sweet, and full of comfort.
I have a crush on your mind. I am in love with your personality. Your looks are just a bonus, mi amor.
Goodnight… thinking of you.
Sleep well; loving you is the best part of my life.
Sleep tight—I’ll try not to miss you too much.
Sleep well… I’ll be over here pretending you said “goodnight” back in a cute voice.
Goodnight! May your dreams be funnier than your texts.

Hello, teddy bear! I feel all warm and fuzzy thinking about you as I get ready for bed.
Sleep well, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite
Good night, my boo!
Goodnight… may your pillows be fluffy and your alarms malfunction.
Goodnight… I hope this text makes you feel a little special.
Curl up, relax, and let today drift away.
Sleep softly and calmly.
“You’ll be the last thing I think of before I fall asleep and the first thing I think of when I wake up.” —A.G. Henley
Goodnight… someday, these messages will become whispers.
I had an amazing time with you tonight, and I just can’t wait to see you again! Good night!
Dream big… someone has to be successful in their sleep.
Sleep well—distance feels smaller when I think of you.
Rest peacefully… I’ll see you in my thoughts.
Sleep well tonight… you deserve the gentlest rest.
I wish I could fall asleep holding you tonight.

If you can’t sleep, blame me—I might be on your mind.
Goodnight… but text me if you get lonely.
“Your future depends on your dreams, so go to sleep.” —Mesut Barazany
“It was the possibility of darkness that made the day seem so bright.” —Stephen King
Good night, hottie!
Goodnight… may your dreams be gentle and kind.
Goodnight… I hope you drift off smiling.
Wishing you a night full of quiet, sweet dreams.
If love could tuck you in, you’d fall asleep smiling.
Rest up—you’re going to need energy to deal with me tomorrow.
I should be asleep, but thinking about you is more fun.
Goodnight, love… my heart feels calmer just thinking of you.
Goodnight… I can’t wait until “far away” becomes “right here.”
Goodnight… I didn’t want the day to end without saying hi one last time.
I wish I could say goodnight with a kiss.

Goodnight… I’m already looking forward to tomorrow with you.
Goodnight… you make every day feel softer, brighter, better.
There is always room for love. You just have to let go of fear. Good night, baby boy.
Goodnight, my favorite person… rest peacefully.
Distance may separate us, but in my dreams, we are always together. Have a restful night, my love.
May your dreams be filled with beautiful moments that reflect our love.
Goodnight… thinking about your smile is keeping me awake.
“We only part to meet again.” —John Gay
I hope your dreams are wild enough to beat reality.
Rest well—you matter more than you know.
Rest your mind tonight.
Though we may be far apart, our love bridges the distance. Sweet dreams, my special someone.
Sweet dreams—my heart is with you tonight.

My heart is filled with love and gratitude as I bid you good night. Dream of us, my one and only.
“Dream sweet dreams for me; dream sweet dreams for you.” —The Beatles
Sleep gently tonight.
Goodnight… our connection makes the distance softer.
Goodnight, may your worries fade as you close your eyes.
Sleep tight! But not too tight… I don’t need a lawsuit.
“I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.” —The Fault in Our Stars
Rest easy; I’m sending you a little calm for the night.
Sweet dreams, truly.
Sweet dreams—I’ll be thinking of you from here.
Goodnight… I kinda like thinking of you before bed.
Close your eyes, sweetheart.
Rest well tonight.
Sweet dreams… you’re the last thought on my mind.
I hope the stars bring you a little comfort tonight.
Wishing you the sweetest dreams and a restful night, my love. Goodnight!
I miss you most at bedtime… hope you sleep peacefully.
“How did it get so late so soon?” —Dr. Seuss
Sending you loving thoughts and a gentle goodnight kiss. Sleep well, my dearest.
I hope you drift off with a little more peace than you woke up with.
I wish you a night of deep sleep and amazing dreams.
As the night sky blankets the world, know that you are the brightest star in my life.
Every day, you give me a new reason to fall in love with you. Good night, sweetheart.
My heart feels full knowing you’re in my life. Sleep well.
Sleep peacefully—you’ve earned a calm night.
You are my one and only, and I love you so much. Good night!
Sleep easy—better days are coming.
Let the quiet of tonight wrap around you.
Sleep well… I’m glad we met.

May your dreams be filled with warmth, love, and happiness. Goodnight, my one and only.
Goodnight… I wish time zones didn’t exist.
Close your eyes and feel how loved you are.
Sleep tight.
Sweet dreams! If you see a cute person in them, it’s probably me.
All the stars in the sky are not as luminous as my love for you.
Sending soft thoughts to keep you cozy tonight.
It feels odd to say good night when I know you are gonna keep me awake all night.
Sweet dreams… I’m low-key excited to talk again tomorrow.
“Good night, my angel. Time to close your eyes.” —Billy Joel
Night night, sleep deep.
Before you drift off to sleep, know that you are always in my thoughts and heart. Sleep well, my love.
“My night has become a sunny dawn because of you.” —Ibn Abbad
Goodnight, and thank you for brightening my day.
Goodnight! Try not to overthink every embarrassing thing you’ve ever done.
Sleep well—I may or may not be thinking about you.
You are the man of my dreams. I hope you think of me as well when you are deep in your dreamland.
Goodnight, I’m sending you a little piece of my heart tonight.
Goodnight… talking to you always makes my day better.
Goodnight… may your worries grow lighter with every breath.
Goodnight… don’t be surprised if I show up in your dreams.
Sweet dreams—imagine us in a quiet, cozy place together.
Goodnight… trying not to miss you too much.
I hope you drift off with a smile.
Hey. I love you. That’s all. Good night, boo-boo.
Sweet dreams—count my texts instead of stars tonight.
My heart belongs to you and be assured that I will never leave your side. Good night.
“I have late night conversations with the moon. He tells me about the sun; I tell him about you.” —S.L. Gray
Wishing you a night filled with sweet dreams and peaceful slumber. Goodnight, my darling.
I hope your dreams wrap you in the same warmth you give me.

“Dreaming of you is my greatest escape.” —Perry Poetry
Goodnight… I wish I could reach across the miles and give you a hug.
Just letting you know I’m thinking about you before bed.
Sweet dreams… I hope I make a cameo.
Sweet dreams to you.
For you a thousand times over, my beloved. Good night.
Goodnight… don’t let the bedbugs file a complaint.
Sending you a quiet moment of peace before sleep.
Sleep well—maybe dream about me a little?
One day, I will get to fall asleep beside you and wake up next to you every morning.
Sweet dreams! Don’t forget to charge your phone AND your attitude.
Rest your mind; you’ve carried so much today.
Good night love. You are waiting for me in my dreams and I don’t like to keep you waiting.
I just realized that my bed is a lot more comfortable when you take up two-thirds of it.
Goodnight, I’m grateful you’re in my world.
I wish I could hug you tight and drift off to dreamland.
Goodnight, I hope your dreams are as warm as your heart.
Sleep well… and if you snore, pretend it’s a lullaby.
“I can’t close my eyes without you in my dreams.” —Luke Bryan

Goodnight, sleep well.
You’re not alone; I’m thinking of you tonight.
Sending you a virtual hug and a kiss goodnight. Sleep tight, my love.
Goodnight… you make nighttime feel a lot more interesting.
Rest easy—your presence in my day meant a lot.
Close your eyes and let my love wrap around you like a warm blanket.
You’re the last person I thought of tonight—goodnight.
Goodnight… I like this little thing we have.
Goodnight… but I kinda wish I was saying it next to you.
I wish we didn’t have to sleep, so we could just keep talking!
Rest easy tonight.
Goodnight… I hope tomorrow greets you with light.
Goodnight, stay warm.
A hug is like a boomerang – you get it back immediately. Good night.
Goodnight… everything can wait until morning.
I am falling asleep to our song. Oh baby, I wish you were here with me. Good night.
Goodnight, take care.
You’re doing better than you think—sleep well.

Sending a soft goodnight across the miles.
“And I start sleeping and dreaming and I think I’ll dream about you all through the night.” —John Mayer
Goodnight… you did your best today, and that’s enough.
Even miles apart, you’re the last thought before I sleep.
I hope your pillow feels a little like my shoulder.
I hope your dreams bring calm, not stress.
Before you drift off to sleep, know that you are always in my heart. Rest well, my love.
“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” —Dr. Seuss
You are my whole world, pumpkin pie. Good night, my bae.
Sleep well—your brain needs a break from being dramatic.
Goodnight… just thought I’d sneak in one more reason to smile.
So that is it for our list of Short Good Night Messages and Quotes. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Good Night Quotes, Short Darkness Quotes and Positive Good Morning Messages.


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Laynni Locke
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