These little elephants are too cute for words! You know the saying, “an elephant never forgets”, and these tattoos act as a reminder to never forget where you came from. There’s nothing like the bond between a mother and child!

There comes a time for every mama when she has to teach her little fledgling to fly. This mother-daughter duo did a beautiful job of of representing that pivotal moment with matching avian tattoos.

One half isn’t complete without the other! These matching butterfly tattoos are so beautiful. They look great on their own, but are only complete when the mom and daughter duo are together. Too cute!

These are so cute! A reminder that no matter how far you are from home you can always call your mom. Maybe on a real phone though, instead of the tin can telephones… but hey, maybe they’ve got a really long piece of string.

“Always together, never apart, maybe in distance but not in heart.”

Such a beautiful message for any mom and daughter duos who live far from each other!

Who doesn’t love this classic children’s lullaby? For this mother and daughter, the lyrics must have really hit a chord (get it?). And instead of just getting the meaningful words, they added a unique and colorful image to the look as well.

This is perfect for anyone who’s mom isn’t keen on committed to a full-sized tattoo. The little petal is discrete and can be easily covered or go unnoticed, while still tying in to its other half!

These recreations of old family photos are precious. The blank faces leave little room for error, because as I’m sure you’ve seen, some photos of people just don’t translate so well into tattoos.

The artistry and detailing is so important so if you’ve found this inspiring, make sure you find the right artist to pull off exactly what you want. When they work, they turn out beautifully!

These two daughters got the same tattoo as their mom… straight after getting off a plane! Tattoos are a great way to remind yourself of places you’ve been and significant memories you’ve had. And what’s more significant than family?

And it looks like the mom already has quite a few tats of her own and has incorporated this new one into her arm. Each of the daughters can work any additional tattoos they want around this cute little design.

Is there a lesson the Lion King didn’t teach us? These beautiful tattoos are an ode to the advice Mufasa gave to Simba from beyond the grave. Not only is it a beautiful message to remember who you are, it’s also an ode to a family favorite and Disney classic!

These simple tattoos don’t even look like they need a second half – but they sure look better together! Both women chose a slightly different placement of the tattoo which is great.

You should feel comfortable with wherever your tattoo is on your body, so if you’re going for a matching look you don’t both have to agree on the exact same spot. The matching shirts are a nice touch for the photo too!

A pinky swear is a scared bond that cannot be broken. Not by children in the school yard, not by adults, and certainly not by mothers and daughters. This is a cute nod to an age-old tradition.

This is cute on so many levels! The watering can helps take care of the flower as it grows which is some adorable symbolism. And, of course if gardening is something you do together with your mom/daughter, then this is the perfect representation of that time you spend together.

This mother got a tattoo to honor her baby girl, and maybe one day when she grows up she’ll get the same! The beautiful constellation and planets look like a mobile. Such a unique piece!

“I love her more,” and “She loved me first” matching tattoos that literally go together! Even the added flowers (which I assume are each of their favorites) are halved so that they can be connected when the mother and daughter are together.

I love these ones they’re so unique and personal. As we all know, no two finger prints are exactly alike. So this mother and daughter have used both of their individual prints to come together as one heart. Too cute!

Anyone who grew up reading Robert Munch will tell you those books hold a special place in their hearts. Love You Forever is a fan favorite (including my own) with a story so poetic it’s been turned into a lullaby. I can’t think of anything more fitting to tattoo permanently on your body.

This beautiful image of a mother cuddling her young children captures the moment so well. And without the need for too much detail. This piece will be so nice for the children to grow up with – and maybe they’ll get one of their own to match when they become of age.

This made me smile just looking at it! Sometimes simple tattoos can be the most powerful. This mother-daughter duo tattoo is a reminder to be positive even through tough times.

These beautiful matching “three little birds” tattoos are perfect for this mom and her three girls! And they’ve even switched it up a little bit so that the mom has the tattoo placed slightly differently from the girls for a point of difference.

I love these tattoos that are two halves of a whole. They stand on their own but together they’re better! And the sentiment behind on giving life and the other giving purpose is too lovely for words. It would bring tears to my eyes every time I looked at it!

“She’s always told me I gave her purpose, and it motivates me to be my very best self every day.” – the daughter said of her new tattoo.

This one has an extra significant meaning. The semi-colon has become the symbol of affirmation and solidarity against suicide, depression, addiction, and other mental health issues. Sharing that with your daughter/mother shows really important support for this important cause, and each other.

This mother’s first tattoo was such a public-facing one, but when it’s meaningful, committing to a small tattoo like this is something you know you won’t regret.

The odds of having four daughters is very low, and the bond between a family of women is unlike any other. It’s a sisterhood, a friendship, and having other strong women to lean on when you need them. This family decided to use a series of colored hearts to represent their bond.

“Words will never begin to explain how much we’ve endured as a family… a family of girls at that.”

I can only assume these three women are Scottish. Or at least have some strong connection to Scottish folklore or the Scottish highlands.

Either way, these cool tattoos look awesome when they’re together or apart!

Could it represent the unknown?

Sometimes mother-daughter tattoos are commemorative, and something like this one is a beautiful memory to have. You can design a memorial tattoo any way you want – by recreating an old photo, including important dates, important quotes or words. Whatever evokes the best memories for you.

I love these simple designs! They’re different symbols and it different locations for everyone, but they tie in so well together. Going to the same artist is key for matching looks like this one.

This popular design is popping up more and more and it’s no surprise why. It’s so sweet! It’s basically a simple one line drawing, but it incorporates so much all at once. If you’re not sure what symbol to choose that is meaningful to you, this one can be meaningful to all mothers and daughters.

This incorporates a poetic line from one of the best children’s books of all time, and puts a personal spin on on it with the mother and daughter’s star sign constellations. And their choice of color really makes it pop!

These ones are very to the point and literal, But still super subtle since they’re so small and located on the women’s feet. A nice little reminder when you’re away from home!

This mom loved her daughter’s tattoo so much she decided to get a continuation of it on her own shoulder! You can tell by the cheeky look in this very creative post-tattoo pic that these two have a special bond.

Elephants are known for their incredible memories and for being gentle giants. Baby elephants stick to their mother’s side and even drink milk for up to 2 years. Unlike many other wild animals who go out on their own as soon as they are able to fend for themselves, elephant babies stick with their mothers for ages.

They have a special bond, just like a human mother and daughter. The design on these specific ones makes them extra eye catching!

For anyone who’s grown up with Studio Ghibli films like Totoro, this tattoo has a lot of significance! This was one of my personal favorite childhood movies, and if I could ever convince my mom to get an anime tattoo, this would be the one. They’re so cute!

This mother/daughter duo included an adorable Charlie Brown and Snoopy theme with what I can only assume is a nickname (Lil’ Soup). So cute! I wish I had a nickname that adorable.

Ursa Major and Ursa Minor are constellations named after bears. Ursa Major actually means ‘great bear’ and Ursa Minor means ‘smaller bear’. They are significant to Greek mythology, but have also been called the Big Dipper and Little Dipper in more modern times.

Using these constellations to represent a mama and baby bear is pretty freakin’ adorable if you ask me.

These two are super cute! Finding lyrics, poems, book excerpts or any words that are meaningful to both a mother and daughter is such a great way to decide on a tattoo. Words are powerful.

These matching sun and moon tattoos have a beautiful consistent theme without being exactly the same. They’re on different parts of the body but the artist has done an awesome job of tying them both together.

I wonder who’s the sun and who’s the moon?

Okay this one makes me want to cry! For anyone who hasn’t seen Dumbo, firstly, please watch it. And secondly, the relationship and distance between Dumbo and his mom is enough to pull on your heartstrings. Disney certainly does not hold back for the kids watching the films – too real.

These mother/daughter tattoos feature Aslan from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. “Courage, dear heart” is a beautiful message to share with your family members… and yourself! This photo was taken on one of the daughter’s wedding days, so it’s a meaningful one to say the least.

These matching sunflowers are beautiful! They work well on their own and shine when they’re together. The perfect combo.

For some reason, the tattoo artist doesn’t think they’ve done a good job with the lettering here, but it looks fine to me!

These are such stunning color tattoos – with a mama bear protecting her cub in negative space. The perfect first tattoo for these two women!

…because of her I will not fall. This is becoming an increasingly popular mother/daughter tattoo. And it’s obvious as to why!

It’s unclear where these beautiful words first came from, a poem, song, or maybe book. But it’s been adopted by lots of loving mothers and their children as the perfect words to describe their relationship.

These don’t necessarily look specific to mothers and daughters, but really any matching tattoos can be mother-daughter tattoos if you want them to be! The line work is stunning and the message is key. It’s fine. Stay calm, keep going, it’ll all be fine.

I love this style. The same tattoo with slight variations. But I have to wonder who decides to gets to be the moon, the star, or the sun! It’s an easy call for the mom, but seems like something siblings would fight over. Which one would you choose?

I love that these two are on opposite shoulders so when they sit side by side they can be next to each other. They’ve even chosen separate fonts for a point of difference and to make it their own, but that stunning flower really brings it all together.

These dainty, simple tattoos are cute connect these four sisters to their mother beautifully. It’s a small nod to their bond, can be easily covered, and have a clear meaning. If you’re looking for a way to convince your mom to get her first tattoo, this might be the one! It’s so small it’s hardly a big commitment at all.

Another Disney classic for those who loved Lilo & Stitch. Actually, seeing these just gave me the desire to watch that movie again! But the most memorable line has to be “Ohana means family”, which could not be more applicable to a mother-daughter tattoo. So cute!

These are stunning on so many levels! I love that they’ve both chosen a spot that works for them, and can we talk about the water color? Gorgeous!

Betta fighting fish are some of the most beautiful fish on the planet (in my humble opinion), and represent unlikely warriors. They may be small, but they’re fighters and can hold their own and survive some tough situations.

Any mother-daughter relationship is give and take. This tattoo incorporates three really personal messages.

First, the finger prints arranged in the shape of a heart. Then, these beautiful words that sum up some of the most important things mothers and daughters give to each other. And finally, the semi-colon tattoo which represents solidarity against suicide, depression and other mental health issues. The three work beautifully together.

I love these simple tattoos! The eye, heart, and cross work together to represent being protected, loved, and blessed. The little touch of red for the heart really makes it stand out.

Ahhh, the tree tattoo. This can represent so much! The tree of life, strength, endurance, wisdom, family ties, commitment, longevity and new life (just to name a few!). Almost all of those meanings can be applicable to a loving mother-daughter relationship.

This iconic children’s TV show holds significance for a lot of people. It must have been a favorite for this mother and daughter while she was growing up, and I love that they aren’t carbon copies of each other. The little paw is more subtle but still definitely Blue’s Clues!

Did you have to do a double take, thinking it may have been a sticker? Same. But it’s white ink. It will help to make the blue pop, but will calm down once the tattoo heals. White ink tends to raise significantly after being freshly applied.

These stunning jars full of fireflies must hold significance for this mother and her two daughters. But who doesn’t love a good firefly? It hasn’t been used in this example here, but glow in the dark ink is becoming more and more popular. It’s made visible by blacklight and literally glows in the dark, and might be an interesting addition to these already beautiful ‘glowing’ jars.

I’m obsessed with these water color tattoos. I don’t know how the artists do it! Dragonflies have a lot of significance to a lot of people, and symbolizes change for almost every culture in the world. Pretty cool!

Cat lovers, unite! These tattoos are an adorable representation of the relationship between a mother and child. With the added little detail of a red heart.

Okay, these are adorable. For a mother’s first tattoo (and it looks like her daughter has many) I’m impressed that she got something with color! But when it holds significance it’s easy to commit to. Those are some happy little peas in a pod right there!

I love this dandelion combo. Perfect if one of you isn’t ready to commit to a big tattoo. Dandelions get a bad rep for being weeds, but let’s be honest, they’re beautiful!

These Russian dolls have a lot of significance behind them. Every color has a specific representation, including birth stones, and favorite flowers. The family really put a lot of thought into this one and it shows!

This one is less symbolic, but just as beautiful. The matching flowers, hearts, and fonts give these tattoos such a cohesive look and lets the world know at first glance exactly what it represents.

More mama and baby bear tattoos! I love these and love how these have been incorporated into two separate but cohesive parts. It looks like that little baby bear is ready to go out into the world on her own. They grow up so fast!

I love these world map tattoos (okay, I’m biased because I have one). And again I love how these two have tailored the same style to suit their preference. One of them has a smaller version in the middle of her back, and the other a larger version focused over one shoulder. So cute! They must go on lots of adventures together.

“Even if we’re apart, I’ll always be with you.” The definition of a perfect mother-daughter quote! It doesn’t matter how far you travel, or where you decide to settle down, being with mom will always be home. She’s always there for you when you need her, and with you in your heart in one way or another. So beautiful! And who doesn’t love Winnie the Pooh?

Some people are drawn to mountains, and others to the ocean. It seems this pair are drawn to both! Keeping the scenes contained within the triangular shape is a creative way to capture it all in one space.

Many people choose to incorporate the symbol of a heart for their tattoo. But it’s easy to forget that while it’s pretty, it’s not actually what a heart looks like at all!

This mother and daughter decided to make their art little more literal, and had an anatomical heart tattooed on themselves. They also incorporated finger prints to make it even more unique! It looks amazing, the artist really got all the details down.

There are so many cute duos throughout the Disney universe that there’s definitely something perfect to represent your relationship. Mrs. Potts and little Chip here are one such duo! The key is to get a Disney fan for an artist if you’re excited about your Disney tattoo. They did an amazing job with the colors and shading.

You may have to take a second look at this one. It looks like four women at first, but it’s actually just two! This mother-daughter duo got their favorite constellations tattooed together for a very cool cosmic vibe.

This intricate little symbol is Celtic, and represents the unbreakable bond and unconditional love between a mother and child. What better way to present that than with an un-erasable ink!

One line tattoos are amazing and it takes a special kind of artist to be able to nail it like these two!

The physical and emotional bond between a mother and daughter is so amazing, no words can really describe it. But this quote does a beautiful job of trying, and the imagery does such a cool job of intertwining the two souls.

And finally, I couldn’t help but include my own mother-daughter tattoo. This is an Icelandic bind rune for protection of family relationships. And what’s best about this, is that my 87-year-old grandmother (who’s never had a tattoo before) plans to get one too!