30 Matching Tattoos for Couples, Friends & Soulmates

Matching tattoos is one of the most emotive and visually stunning ways to capture the essence of a strong connection between two or more people. They may be shared among partners in love, siblings, best friends, parents, and children. These tattoos symbolize loyalty, oneness, and common memories. More than just an art form, they tell a story about the honor of a bond and endless personal significance known to the two.

As a way to honor a friendship that lasts a lifetime, matched friendship bracelets come first. Even though pretty beads can show your loyalty, permanent ink is the only thing that can truly make a promise last forever. If you and your best friend know your love will last through any small argument or new romance, getting similar tattoos will show that you’ll always be there for each other.

Because every friendship is different, you might already have a great design idea in mind or need more ideas before you decide to go for it. BFF tattoos are as unique as you and your best friend. They can be exact matches, slightly related, or completely different. Here are some fun ideas to help you and your best friend decide what’s best for you.

The Meaning Behind Matching Tattoos

Matching tattoos are far from being the same design inked into two different people. They communicate shared values, experiences, and emotions. For many, it is an imaginative, forever way of saying: You mean something to me or we have gone through something serious together. This is the beauty in the individual story of the tattoo: A minimal symbol, a quote, a date, or a detailed design: every meaning is unique.

1. Pinky Promise

No matter what promise you made to each other, this tattoo shows how safe and trusted you feel when you talk to your best friend.  The ink shows two hands making a promise with their pinkies together.

2. Lady Luck

There are friendships and people who can bring you luck for life. If your friendship brings you all the good things in life, you should get similar ladybird designs to remember that friendship forever.

3. Moon and Sun

A moon and sun is a great way to show your friendship with someone very different from you.  A simple linework pattern makes a simple tattoo look good with any style.

4. Peanut Butter and Jelly

Why not show that you like being with someone like peanut butter and jelly? One person gets the peanut butter side of the bread tattoo, and the other receives the jelly. Other than that, they look almost the same. They make a famous sandwich when put together.

5. Ducks

These ducks that match have a whimsical and fun feel, two things that make friends great.  We love how a vine was added to the neck of each duck, and starburst patterns were used to add more detail.

6. Intricate Sleeves

If you and your best friend love tattoos, you should get detailed sleeves from the same artist that go together but don’t quite match.  For people with very close ties to the artist, designing each part together can be a valuable experience.

7. Artful Figure

When you have a best friend, you grow together and enjoy the beauty of your experiences.  What better way to show this off than with designs that go together and put the rose in the middle?  We love how the face and line work can be used repeatedly.

8. Smiley Faces

These two smiley faces make me think of good times.  We love that it’s on the inside of the wrist, where it’s hard to see the art.

9. Always With You

A tattoo that says “Always With You” will keep you linked with your BFF no matter where you go. The thin writing draws attention to the delicate design.

10. Lotus Flower

Lotus flowers mean your mind, soul, and body are clean. Lotus flowers that match are a great way to show your spiritual friendship with a best friend who helped you find your zen.  The overlapping flowers give it a simple look instead of a realistic one.

11. Head in the Clouds

Why not get your best friend something fun to match?  The beautiful linework and shading give an artsy take on exploring and daydreaming.

12. Heart

What better way is there to show you care than with a heart?  Your best friend will love this small heart made of fine line work.

13. Wine Glasses

Do you and your best friend like to call happy hour “wine o’clock”?  Then you could get tattoos of matched wine glasses.  The design is simple enough to show the most important parts, but there is enough detail to show that the wine is moving.

14. Semicolons

A semicolon means that something never stops; it just stops for a short time.  In recent years, the semicolon tattoo has also come to represent getting better from mental health problems.  Either you’re showing your best friend that you care or you’ve been through something together, this is a powerful sign.

15. Diamonds

Together, these diamond tattoos will remind you that you’re beautiful gems. Since the tattoo is on the inside of the wrist, only the person who gets it can see it, but the fact that it’s not completely obvious makes it feel more personal.

16. Simple Lavender

A flower, like lavender, makes a great tattoo design for best friends.  Use a simple design to show how your relationship is growing and thriving.

17. Anime Characters

If you and your best friend want to watch something together, what is it?  You can show off your favorite hobby with bright designs from your favorite show (in this case, Dragon Ball Z). You can each get the character(s) that speak to you the most.

18. Powerpuff Girls

Best friend pairs aren’t the only ones who can get matching tattoos.  If you’re one of the three who believes in girl power, these Powerpuff Girls designs are a great way to show who you are and what you like.  Find a cartoon crew with the same number of people as your group of friends to honor your friendship.

19. No Matter What

There were already two strong hearts, but these best friends got a meaningful message added to each one: “No matter what, I got you.”

20. Words of Affirmation

Whether your BFF is your personal partner or the love of your life, you should send them that message every day.  It’s a great way to show your love for each other! Write it on your arm.

21. Butterfly

A butterfly is a deep sign of the self; in many cultures, it is connected to the soul.  With a butterfly tattoo, you can always feel your best friend’s spirit with you.

22. Butterfly Wings

You can also get matching tattoos, like butterfly BFF tattoos, with patterns that are mirror images of each other and fit together to make a whole.  Like any good BFF bracelet, these butterfly wings fit together to create a beautiful queen.

23. To Infinity and Beyond

Fans of Disney ring the bell.  It looks like a tattoo from Toy Story and uses Buzz Lightyear’s famous line.  Not a fan of Pixar?  Any movie (or TV show) line that means something to you and your friend will do!

24. No Matter Where

People who live hundreds of miles apart or can’t see each other as often as they’d like will remember this tattoo. It shows that your best friend is always with you, no matter how far away you are.

25. Watercolor Heart

These matching painting heart tattoos are a great way for best friends to show how close they are. They also “fit” into each other, which means that one is the outside and the other is the inside of the design. It’s a great way to let your best friend know they make you whole.

26. Constellation

If a symbol in the sky makes you think of your best friend, why not get it tattooed on your body to remind you of it every time you see it?  It uses accurate elements like dotted lines and circle/star symbols to make this look like a real star map.

27. Evil Eye

With matching evil eye tattoos, you can show that you have a psychic connection or can get through anything together. No matter how tiny or big this design is, it will remind you to keep bad energy away while you enjoy life’s adventures.

28. Creation of Adam

This modern, simple take on the picture “The Creation of Adam” in the Sistine Chapel is beautiful. You can get it tattooed on your shoulders, arms, the back of your neck, or anywhere else you like. Ensure your tattoos point in different directions as if trying to reach each other.

29. Crawling Vines

These fine line plants grow between two loving hands.  We love how the design fits together like a puzzle.

30. Flower Power

There are many floral tattoos out there, but these matched ones stand out because they are so modern and simple.

Things to Consider Before Getting Matching Tattoos

• Think Long-Term: Tattoos are permanent, so be sure the bond you’re celebrating is one built to last.
• Design Together: Make the tattoo a collaborative experience. It strengthens the meaning and ensures you both love the result.
• Placement Matters: Think about how visible you want it to be and whether it fits into your existing tattoos or future plans.
• Choose a Trusted Artist: Look for a professional with a portfolio that aligns with your style. Hygiene and skill are key.

Matching Tattoos for Different Relationships

Couple

Matching tattoos between couples symbolize undying love or an essential milestone reached in a relationship. From dainty rings on fingers to detailed portraits, it opens up a wide world of romantic options.

Friends

Celebrate years of friendship with BFFs or remember an important moment spent together by adopting cute or symbolic tattoos.

Siblings

Most siblings get tattoos that speak to their childhood memories or something towards which they have a common heritage within the family. It’s such a sweet memory to keep throughout the lifetimes in between you. 

Parents and Kids

Matching tattoos are a really nice thing between a parent and child that can testify to the umbilical cord they have manifested in each other, especially if it’s well thought out.

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