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It’s not just couples that get cute matching tattoos. Siblings, roommates, and pretty much anyone who doesn't want to forget another person gets inked together. Some matching tattoo ideas contain meaningful quotes, while others are all about visuals.
Still, these tattoo ideas fully express their intended meanings only when the two people are together. As getting a matching tattoo is a life-lasting decision for you and your partner in crime, make sure you both think through every detail.
As clever and creative as they are, complementary tattoos can range from minimalist and fine lines to bold and colorful ways to show your commitment. Looking for inspiration from sun and moon, butterfly, or avocado tattoos? We have you covered, whatever symbolizes love for you!
How Do I Find My Tattoo Inspo?
Suppose you are willing to get new matching ink, as in any other case, would you still be here, reading? In this case, you should consider the meaning, design style, size, and placement. Probably, the best help for deciding comes with inspiration!
Bored Panda has compiled some of the best matching tattoo ideas to share with the person you love, so keep scrolling down, upvote your favorites, and let us know in the comments if you’re thinking about getting inked!
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Got To Spend Some Proper Time With My Little Sis After A Long Time. We Got Tattoos For Old Times Sake
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AAAAAAAAWWWW!!!!
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Sibling Tattoos
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That's a great idea. Simplistic, yet so meaningful
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Matching Tattoos
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I would have both
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Cute Tiny Avocados
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Luis Milian Luis Milian Community Member Follow
aww this one is cute
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Sibling Tattoos
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Its a Chinese Proverb about "An invisible red thread that connects those destined to meet despite the time, the place, and despite the circ*mstances. The thread can be tightened or tangled, but will never be broken"
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Matching tattoos expresses true love, connection, and commitment to someone important to you. Tattoos like matching can mean different things depending on the personal connection, the design, and the intention of the people who get them. Ultimately, matching tattoos are a personal and creative way of expressing your bond with someone who matters to you.What Do Matching Tattoos Mean?
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Matching Mother And Daughter Tattoos
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what is essential is invisible to the eye
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Really Clever Best Friend Tattoo
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They are both listening though. 🙄 I got one with my sister, I am the one who is talking through the box 😉
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A Lighthouse For Him To Guard Her Way, And A Travelling Little Ship For Her To Sail
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Laugh Fan Laugh Fan Community Member Follow
I love the way these have been drawn - beautiful style.
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Some Sailing Tattoos For This Couple. Good Luck On Your Adventures
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Beautiful, love the simplicity.
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Matching Arrows That Line Up
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chris van de loo chris van de loo Community Member Follow
Anyone notice it was on their ring fingers?
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Chances are, most matching tattoos that you’ve seen belong to couples. Cute matching couple tattoos encompass all the qualities and symbols that are personal to lovers, an intimate ink language that only they know. While there are countless options for matching couples’ body art, the final choice ultimately lies within their strong relationship. What emblems, animals, and quotes best sum up their feelings, shared values, and interests? Maybe there’s a particular date or occasion they want to commemorate, or perhaps an inside joke? Whatever two soulmates select, it’s their little secret. One of the most unique couple matching tattoo ideas is a ring finger. Finger tattoos represent a deep, true relationship. Many couples get cute matching tattoos instead of classic rings to signify their wedding. As these tattoos last forever, isn't this choice a perfect way to say, “Yes, till death splits us apart!”? Doubtless, this kind of matching tattoo for couples symbolizes infinity and devotion, not some pinky promises. ADVERTIsem*nTCouple Matching Tattoo Ideas
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Ice Age Couple Tattoos
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Gosh, that's cuuuuute!
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Matching Tattoos With A Quote From Harry Potter
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Wish I had someone in my life who'd give that answer :(
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Fingerprint Hearts
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I wonder if the artist actually looked at the fingerprint of the person to make the tattoo?
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Matching Wolf Tattoos
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Person2638 Person2638 Community Member Follow
So pretty!
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Matching Tattoos
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PyroarRanger PyroarRanger Community Member Follow
Jumanji!
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Looking for matching tattoo ideas for friends? Cute matching tattoos are also popular among best friends who want to prove to the world that their bond is forever. In fact, even stars like Kylie Jenner and her BFF Jordyn Woods have red “M” initials on their pinky fingers. What the letter stands for is still unknown to the general public, but true friends keep each other’s secrets. Instead of buying all those material things, BFFs who choose to get unique tattoos show that whatever happens, they will always be in each other’s hearts. A matching set of tattoos represents this unbreakable bond. For example, some besties get matching tattoos of their favorite cartoon character, hobby, joke, or simply matching hearts, lotus, and smiley faces. ADVERTIsem*nTMatching Tattoo Ideas for Friends
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Day And Night
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death star
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Beautiful Sun And Moon Tattoos
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Sunzilla Sunzilla Community Member Follow
This is gorgeous. I would love to have a tattoo. Except, I don't want a tattoo... Does that make sense?
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Couple Tattoo Of A Whale
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Tambot Tambot Community Member Follow
Gorgeous and dream like...love it
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Cute Matching Birds
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Awkward Manatee Awkward Manatee Community Member Follow
Adorable :P
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A Fun Matching Tattoo Pair From The Other Week
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Phil Bowerman Phil Bowerman Community Member Follow
Classic pull my finger!
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For certain families out there, there’s just nothing better than having an older or younger sibling. Sure, you get into big fights sometimes, and maybe they get so out of control that you wish you could trade them away, but deep down inside, the connection that you have with your brother or sister isn't like any other. It’s one-of-a-kind. It’s permanent. And what better way is there to show exactly how much you love and appreciate your relationship than getting a tattoo that’s also very painful and permanent? If you’re looking for matching tattoo ideas for sisters, brothers, or family members, you are at the right place. Look around and choose from bold to minimal tattoos representing your family crest, flag, or religious symbol. ADVERTIsem*nTMatching Tattoo Ideas for Sisters and Family Members
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Matching Tattoos, Very Smart Ones
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Luis Milian Luis Milian Community Member Follow
mmmh doughnut!
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Tiny Matching Tattoos
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Άρης Παπαδόπουλος Άρης Παπαδόπουλος Community Member Follow
A howling wolf and a fluffy tailed fox. Nice!
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So This Happened Last Night. Matching Tattoos For Sisters
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TheExtremeSmell TheExtremeSmell Community Member Follow
Omg just like the nature!
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Super Cute Coffee Cups For This Couple
Him: “We met on November 6th. And got engaged November 6, 10 years later.”
Her: “And we’ve been drinking coffee together ever since!”
Me: “Did you meet at a coffee shop?”
Him: “No, we met in college at the poetry club.”
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Zoe's Mom Zoe's Mom Community Member Follow
Clever.
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Little Fruits For A Couple
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Cute style, reminds me of a comic book
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Adorable Matching Astronaut And Deep Sea Diver Tattoos. The Designs Are Meant To Stand Alone To Reflect Each One’s Personal Style, But Still Look Connected When Brought Together
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PyroarRanger PyroarRanger Community Member Follow
I love this concept!
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Matching Pulp Fiction Tattoos
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This makes me want a $5 milkshake...
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Bow And Arrow For This Couple
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The Girl on Fire The Girl on Fire Community Member Follow
Cool but it's bothering me that the arrow is so huge compared to the bow
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Little Couple Tattoo Done On The Weekend! Each Of Them Got The Same Theme Different Placements
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Fantastic Mr Fox! Such a good movie, havnt gotten around to the book yet. Though I' like have that dreaded rhyme stuck in my head for weeks. Boggis, Bunce, and Bean....
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Matching Line-Work Tattoos For This Couple
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...sweet but looks kinda painful for the guy...
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We hope these 30 adorable expressions of connection have sparked inspiration and smiles. As we complete our journey through creative ink and shared symbolism, let’s reflect on the queries about cute matching tattoos. Getting a couple of tattoos is a personal decision that depends on your preferences, budget, pain tolerance, and health. There are pros and cons to getting more than one tattoo in a day, and you should consider them carefully before choosing. Pros: Cons: Many powerful symbols can represent togetherness, depending on your preference and style. You can also create a custom tattoo that reflects your meaning and story by adding names, initials, dates, or quotes. Whatever you choose, make sure that it is something that you and your partner or best friend both love and cherish. As getting matching tattoos is a personal decision, there is no definitive answer to whether it is smart or not. However, before deciding, you should weigh the pros and cons. Pros: Cons:Exploring The Queries Behind Cute Matching Tattoos
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Some of these are true masterpieces! At least this is a much better idea than your partner's name or face :-/
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Completely agree with you on that!
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Ms Phit Ms Phit Community Member Follow
My son and I share birthdays, and have a strong bond- I'm delighted that he also is an artist (photo/filmmaking) which means that I finally have another artist in the family (after I was the total oddball standout in the family for over 30 years) We have decided that we will get matching tattoos that we design together on his 18th (and my 54th) Birthday...one year to go!
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Just Tina Just Tina Community Member Follow
Ngaww that's sweet! I'd love to get a tat with my son but he's three atm so I'm gonna have to wait a while lol
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Jo Choto Jo Choto Community Member Follow
Some of these would be hard to explain without seeing the matching tattoo. "Why do you have a huge pink doughnut tattoo?" LOL.
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D’oh
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DP von Icecream DP von Icecream Community Member Follow
Some of these are true masterpieces! At least this is a much better idea than your partner's name or face :-/
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Completely agree with you on that!
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My son and I share birthdays, and have a strong bond- I'm delighted that he also is an artist (photo/filmmaking) which means that I finally have another artist in the family (after I was the total oddball standout in the family for over 30 years) We have decided that we will get matching tattoos that we design together on his 18th (and my 54th) Birthday...one year to go!
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Ngaww that's sweet! I'd love to get a tat with my son but he's three atm so I'm gonna have to wait a while lol
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Jo Choto Jo Choto Community Member Follow
Some of these would be hard to explain without seeing the matching tattoo. "Why do you have a huge pink doughnut tattoo?" LOL.
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D’oh
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