By Helen Luc — Written on Apr 26, 2018
The bond between a mother and daughter is not always articulable with words. Can you really use just words to express how long-lasting and strong your love for your mother is?
Sometimes, words don’t do justice in expressing what you’re feeling.
That’s why some people get tattoos as a permanent symbol of the great love and bond that is shared between a mother and a daughter.
Getting a mother daughter tattoo to honor your mom is an incredibly touching decision to make. A lot of people want tattoos that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also hold some sentimental value.
And there’s nothing more sentimental than a permanent mark on your skin that expresses just how much you love and care for your mother. After all, who’s been there for you literally since day one? Your mother, of course.
She changed your diapers when you were a baby, given you advice when you were a teenager, and now she’s the strong woman you look up to as an adult.
We can all agree that moms aren’t perfect, but we love our mothers anyway because they’ve nurtured us to be who we are today. So, without further ado, here are 29 of the coolest tattoos that honor your mom.
Mother daughter matching quote tattoo for Mother's Day
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You can each get parts of your favorite quote.
Matching "I love you" tattoos
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Or matching ones in each other's handwriting.
Mother daughter infinity tattoos
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Infinity symbols for both of you.
Mother daughter hearts tattoo
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Or symbolic hearts.
Matching wrist heart tattoos.
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Matching hearts are small but make a big point.
Tree full back tattoos.
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Or go all the way together with matching full-back tattoos.
Matching butterfly tattoos
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Half of a butterfly each!
Matching infinity tattoos
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Matching infinity rings.
Mother daughter quote tattoo
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This cute phrase.
Heart and quote tattoos
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Or a little of both.
Foot tattoos
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These are subtle but still cool.
Lipstick tattoos
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To celebrate your girly side on Mother's Day!
Matching quote tattoos
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They don't have to be in the same place on your body.
Heart foot tattoos
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This one is super creative.
Mother daughter quote tattoo
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Your bonds (and matching tattoos) will last forever.
Finger flower tattoos
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Or a little tiny symbol that reminds you of her.
Matching bird tattoos
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A momma and baby bird.
Lock and key matching tattoos for Mother's Day
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You will always hold each other's hearts.
Song lyric tattoo
Song lyrics that begin and end on each other.
In memoriam tattoo
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Or something in memory if you no longer have her here with you.
Mother tattoo
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Something that symbolizes her ONLY to you.
Shoulder quote tattoo
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A poem dedicated to her on your back.
Deer tattoo
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A symbol of a favorite movie you both watched.
Mother father tattoos
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Gorgeous representations of both your parents.
Mother's Day elephant tattoo
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Because she never forgets to guide you.
Classic Mom tattoo
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The sailor mom tattoo never goes out of style. Especially on Mother's Day.
Disney tattoo
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A representation of a place you both loved (like Disney).
Watercolor mom tattoo
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A true beauty, like her.
Black crown tattoo
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Or something more modern.
Classic mom tattoo on upper arm.
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Classic and classy black and white tattoo. Similar to a sailor tattoo, but with a feminine, modern twist.
Angel mom wrist tattoo.
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In memory of a mom who's passed, a sweet mother-daughter tattoo with angel wings on your wrist is the perfect way to remember her.
Matching wrist tattoos with your mom.
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A representative mother-daughter tattoo that matches and brings a bit of your childhood with you (everyone loves Disney's Beauty and the Beast!)
Tiny tattoo on your finger.
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This tiny finger tattoo is a great way to remind you of your strong bond with your family.
Minimalist arm mom tattoo.
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This is a simple, minimalist tattoo that means a ton to your mom.
Matching wrist tattoos with mom.
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Get your favorite phrase, quote or saying tattooed on your arm with mom.
Matching mother-daughter arm tattoos.
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Matching arm tattoos are perfect for uber-cute Instagram pictures with your mom on Mother's Day!
Handwritten tattoo on wrist.
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A script tattoo in her handwriting is the perfect way to dedicate your love.
The Giving Tree tattoo.
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Nothing better to relive your childhood each day than a quote from one of your favorite books, The Giving Tree.
Red Wine tattoo with bold colors.
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Dedicate some of your tattoo art in a way that makes you remember her for her best quirks. Such as loving her nightly red wine.
Matching ankle tattoos.
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Get a dainty, pretty flower tattooed on your ankle.
Matching shoulder tattoos.
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"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine" — get this sweet song from your childhood tattooed on each of your shoulders.
Matching wrist tattoos with mom.
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This cute matching tattoo is classic.
Wrist tattoo with both of your names.
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Put your mom's name on your wrist (and yours on hers!) to remember each other, always.
"I Love You" tattoo
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Remember each other even when you're not near with your signature "I love you" written in tattoo form.
You are my sunshine shoulder tattoo.
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Get matching shoulder tattoos with your mom!