Mothers and daughters have a special, irreplaceable bond and nothing can come between the two. Whether you and your mom are more like Rory and Lorelei Gilmore, Jane and Xiomara Villaneuva, Dorothy Zbornak and Sophia Petrillo, or Tami and Julie Taylor, there’s nothing quite like that mother-daughter relationship. While many of us daughters hate to admit it, we wouldn't have gotten half as far in life if it weren’t for dear ole Mom cheering us on, being a shoulder to cry on, or making us laugh at any hour.
Some mothers and daughters choose to commemorate this special relationship with a meaningful matching tattoo. The coordinating designs illustrate special memories, favorite characters, or impactful quotes and lyrics that represent the two of you. That, and these artistic masterpieces make you and Mom feel even closer when you live apart.
13 You Can Always Reach Me
This mom and daughter got tattoos that, when put together, show stick figure drawings of themselves talking by “cup phone.” You know, that DIY craft you used to assemble in mom’s house as a kid, and then made her only talk to you through it? Now, wherever they go, each other is just a call away.
12 You Are My Sunshine
Just like the song Mom would always sing to you before bed, this mother-daughter pair got the lyrics inked inside a sun on their arms. To make it even more meaningful, the wording is etched in each other’s handwriting.
11 It’s Tea Time
For this mom’s birthday, she and her daughter got matching tea tattoos. A teapot for Mom, and teacup for her little girl. Together, it’s a matching set!
10 For the Disney-Lovin’ Mama and Daughter
This mother and daughter duo sure do love Disney, and so they got the mom and baby cats from The Aristocats inked on their upper thighs. When the two of them face one another, their cats end up looking at each other. Just like you and Mom!
9 Where You Lead … I Will Follow
Who else has fond memories of watching Gilmore Girls with Mom growing up (AKA your own Lorelei)? This mother-daughter pair got the theme song lyrics inked on their collarbone as a reminder of their sweet bond.
8 To The Moon and Back
This Connecticut-based tattoo artist inked a mother-daughter pair with the words “love you to the moon” in each of their handwriting, along with a drawing of a moon and a trio of stars. It’s delicate and sweet, and will always remind you over your special bond when you look down at your arm.
7 Two Peas in a Pod
For this Instagram user’s mom’s first tattoo, the pair decided to get matching smiling peapods inked on their bodies. How cute is that? These two must be joined at the hip like besties, and this tat is the perfect representation of that relationship.
6 I’ll Love You Forever
Back in the day, Mom used to read us “Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch, and everyone always ended up in tears. This mother and daughter put their own spin on the iconic phrases of the story to better fit each other and their relationship. That twist makes the tattoos more personal and even better in the end.
5 Climb Every Mountain
Mom’s always been there for us through all the ups, downs, and obstacles in between. To commemorate that, this mother-daughter duo got matching mountain ranges on their arms to symbolize self-improvement and accomplishing obstacles — together.
4 I Love You, Mom
This is a simple piece of ink, yet incredibly emotional and sweet. This mother and daughter both got the words “I Love You” and a drawing of a heart in each other’s handwriting tattooed on their wrists. It's beautiful, simplistic, and elegant.
3 Make a Wish
This mother and daughter have fond memories of the Thanksgiving wishbone, when Mom would save the wishbone for the two of them to break apart. As an early Mother’s Day gift, she surprised her mom with her first tattoo, and her fifth, of a wishbone so they can always fondly remember that Thanksgiving memory they share.
2 Birds of a Feather
You know what they say, birds of a feather flock together. This mother-daughter pair got a matching pair of birds sitting on a branch inked on their wrists, along with the words “she taught me to fly” and “I gave her wings” to honor everything Mom teaches us kids.
1 Winnie the Pooh, I Love You
One mother and daughter inked their hearts on their sleeves with these Winnie the Pooh and Piglet matching tattoos. The two tats complete one another because when the ladies' arms are placed together, the ink forms a heart out of the dandelion petals that the two characters are making a wish upon. Aww, this is as cute as hunny.