The bond between a mother and daughter is one of the most powerful relationships in the world. More people are choosing to commemorate this profound love with a matching tattoo or linked designs. 

Mother daughter tattoos can come in many forms, but the love remains the same. From a simple heart, to elaborate script work, the possibilities for matching mother daughter tattoos are only limited by the imagination of the pair and the skill of their tattoo artist.

While the idea of a mother and daughter getting matching tattoos might have sounded unlikely only one generation ago, the growing popularity and changing attitudes about tattoos have created the opportunity for these permanent mementos of filial love.

The pieces in this gallery are just a brief glimpse into what is possible when a mother and daughter’s love is the inspiration.

1. Watercolor mother and daughter tattoo ideas

A growing trend in the tattoo community sees artists using vibrant colors and a loose technical approach to recreate the effect of watercolor paintings. By incorporating bold outlines and then allowing the colors to break free from them, this “coloring outside the lines” effect is made even more dramatic.

What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day and this eternal bond than with a matching mother daughter infinity tattoo?

2. Black and Gray Mother Daughter Ink

For some folks, the understated elegance of black and gray work simply can’t be beat. The precise lines and smooth shading that is characteristic of the style can be applied to any number of concepts and designs, and for mother and daughter duo that appreciates this aesthetic, the choice is clear.