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30+ Unique Mother-Child Tattoo Ideas (Perfect for Mother’s Day)

With the day to showcase our love for our mums approaching, it’s time to get a matching ink encapsulating your love for each other. But, get over commin floral or botanical mother’s day tattoos and look beneath for other designs that are just as thoughtful but more unique!

Best Mother’s Day Tattoo Ideas:

1. Flower and Bee Tattoo

Forget about the similar floral designs and instead pay attention to this flower, and with a buzzing bee matching a mother’s day tattoo instead. It’s something new and is definitely more metaphorical!

Flower_and_Bee_Tattoo
Source: Tukoi Oya

2. Complimentary Animal Tattoos

These matching micro-realistic elephant families as mother and daughter tattoos work together as the baby animal and its Mama, i.e, an elephant, in the following case, are coming to each other.

For animal lovers, you can also check out the top 27 horse tattoo ideas inspired by the start of the Lunar New Year!

Complimentary_Animal_Tattoos
Source: Instagram/@1991.ink

3. Zodiac Symbols Tattoo

Whether you have similar zodiac signs or not, you can get each other’s symbols to showcase the importance of the other person in your life.

Zodiac_Symbols Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@little.tattoos

4. Wish Flower Tattoo 

Not your usual floral or botanical work, the trio of small Mother’s Day tattoos represents how the children come from their mother, being her part.

Wish_Flower_Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@kae.rina.art

5. Flying Birds Tattoo 

Matching flying birds in micro fine line design as mother daughters tattoos literally give a place to showcase how birds of a feather flee together. 

Flying Birds Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@tattoobychang

6. Initials Tattoo 

Short and to the point, the micro-matching mother daughter tattoo of initials on each other’s fingers can come across as the easiest lettering design!

Initials_Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@tattooer_jina

7. Cartoon Style Tattoo

Whether it be from literature or movies, such as Mrs. Potts and Chip, these can be termed as the best among mother daughter matching tattoo designs that’s not too hard to decipher.

Cartoon Silhouettes are also quite popular among couple tattoo ideas and designs that have deep meanings as well.

Cartoon Style Tattoo
Source: Instagram/ @evantattoo

8. Date of Birth Tattoo

Mother and daughter tattoos with each other’s birth year can be cute as well as thoughtful!

Date birth tattoo
Source: Instagram/@1991.ink

You can also get a symbol, such as a heart, star, or this butterfly, to accompany the date!
Date_of_Birth_Butterfly tattoo

9. Matching Sun and Wave Tattoo

These micro-matching sun, moon, and wave tattoos for mother and daughter in a minimalist design showcase your connection while not taking too much attention.

 Matching Sun and Wave Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@Thiagobritho

10. Like Mother – Like Daughter Handwritten Tattoo

Take this permanent ink as a praise! What can be even more special is asking the tattoo artist to get both of your writing and tattoo the chosen phrase in the same font.

Like_Mother_Like_Daughter
Source: Instagram/@1991.ink

11. Trio Quotation Tattoo

Many times, we forget about the trio mother child tattoos. Since it’s difficult for three to come to a single decision, you can always go with the classic, such as a word or quotation that means something for each one.

Tip: Notice the extra detailing of the heart alongside the words!

Trio Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@scriptedtattoo_

12. Fingerprint Tattoo 

Each other’s fingerprints in the arc of a heart? I don’t think you can get more personal than this!

Fingerprint_Heart_Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@honey.studio.london

13. 224 Tattoo

Internet slangs come and goes. But, the one that has become quite popular and is majorly loved by all is ‘224’, which translates to “Today, Tomorrow, Forever”. You can see why it is the perfect mother daughter tattoo!

224 Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@atelier_stone_laser_specialist

14. Memory Tattoo 

Encapsulate a thoughtful memory, whether it is joy, gratefulness, or any other, by getting it inked on both of your arms!

Memory_Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@isla.inkz

15. Stamped Flower Tattoo

This is a new take on the mother daughter matching flower tattoos. One simply gets a silhouette while the other gets the stamp that symbol comes from!

Flower_Stamp Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@noodleinkkart

16. Set of Date of Birthdays Tattoo

If you want something personalized but at the same time some simple mother daughter tattoo ideas, then each other’s birth dates are worth considering!

Date_of_Birth_Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@ruberowland

17. Quotation + Imagery Tattoo

Illustrations alongside a phrase or quote instantly make them more noticeable. The following design is a Booklover’s dream to get with their mum.

Quotation+Words Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@lewis_b_tattoos

18. Fingertip Tattoos

The classic Creation of Adam painting by Michelangelo can be converted into Mother’s daughter tattoos when you add the illustrations on your fingers reaching out to each other.

FingertipTattoo
Source: Instagram/@fig_esthetics

19. Matching Celtic Knot Tattoo

Combine your beliefs and love for each other with a matching Celtic Knot as a symbol of an unbreakable bond with this underrated mother son tattoo!

Celtic_Knot tattoo
Source: Instagram/@lady.may.tattoo

20. Star Sign Tattoo

Earlier, we listed the simple zodiac sign tattoo as classic mothers day tattoos, but if you want to go big, then instead of a single sign, you can get yours + each other’s sign in a more illustrative card design. 

star sign tattoo
Source: Instagram/@notabene.tattoo

21. Abstract Design Tattoo

Abstract colorful inks can be more fun than traditional ink options. Plus, the matching placement on the ankle makes it even more eye-catching!

Abstract Design Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@michal_y

22. Titles Tattoo

I love how tattooists can come up with even the most common words and make a new concept. For example, the word “Love,” whose ‘O’ is also used to spell Son and Mom on each other’s wrists!

Titles Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@km.tattoos

23. Chemistry Tattoo

Chemistry in tattoo designs is a fan-favorite. You both can talk about the things you both adore; in this case, it’s coffee for the pair, and then get its composition in permanent ink!

Chemistry_Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@ireneparis.tattoo

24. Matching Circle Tattoo

A full circle comes with an abundance of meanings across different cultures. You can break it up and get the tattoo artist to create two halves of the divided circle that only get completed with your mom.

Experienced tattoo artist, Larissa Moraes, comments on it:

“If you’re thinking of a gift that actually means something, one that you both keep close, even when you’re not together, this might be the one. A simple, timeless reminder of your connection. Always there. Always felt. Because some bonds go beyond distance, they’re part of who we are.”

Matching Circle Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@larissamoraes___

25. Bond Mother Son Design Tattoo

Combine the classic bracelet tattoo design with the word “Bond,” which, as it is named, showcases your bond. The little dot of color will add some personality to the tat.

 Bond Mother Son Design  Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@alpha.tattoo.shop

26. Tribal Amulets Tattoo

Amulets can be taken in as Good Luck or Grateful symbols, among many. Getting a matching one with your mum as mother son tattoos may present your similar belief.

If not tribal or indigenous symbols, you can also take examples from the 40 Best Greek Mythology Tattoos And Meanings.

Tribal_Symbols Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@shakti.samadhi.ink

27. Matching Music Tattoo

Music is one of those things that brings us together. So, if you and your mum have similar tastes, then personalizing your adoration would really make a fun memory.

Matching Music Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@darkcrowtattoo

28. Pinky Promise Tattoo

An easily recognizable yet evergreen design of a pinky promise is perfect for any couple!

Pinky_Promise Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@inkbymadelyn

You can also go for some quotations that go together, such as the classic “No Matter What and Where!

Pinky_Promise_Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@artsyashlee

29. Bird Tat Tattoo

The placement and the simple design of this bird on the child coming to its home on the hands may arouse similar feelings for many in this mother and son tattoo.

Bird_Cage_Tattoo
Source: Instagram/@artsyashlee

30. Puzzle Pieces Tattoo

In essence, you are a piece of your mother, which makes this a cute idea that you can get with her favorite color. 

Puzzle_Pieces_Tattoo
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