The bond between a father and his daughter can be shaped in many different ways. No matter if he is a silent protector, someone to joke around with, or the person a girl tells everything to, a dad holds a special place in his daughter's life. If people are lucky enough to share a close relationship with their dad or father figure, then a great way to celebrate it is to get some ink together.
There are plenty of tattoo ideas that incorporate everything from Disney characters to meaningful quotes to more artistic designs, and they all have the potential to reflect one's relationship with her father. Whether a girl bonds with her dad over a sport, an activity, a television show, or a hobby, there are so many ways to show a special aspect of the relationship in a tattoo.
And even if a father and daughter do not have much in common, it is still easy to show off a special bond with a symbol of a time or place that has meaning. Even just matching animals or hearts are special when it is done with a parent! It is such a meaningful gesture to get a matching tattoo with anyone, and we are sure any dad would be flattered just by the thought of getting one with his little girl.
So, here are 50 father-daughter tattoo ideas to show off that unbreakable bond.
"I Am Your Father" Father-Daughter Tattoos
If you and your dad share a love of watching every Star Wars movie over and over again, these galactic tattoos are perfect. They're slightly different, but they complement each other really well.
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Take My Hand Father-Daughter Tattoos
The image of the dad holding his little girl's hand is a classic, but this one looks especially wonderful because of the lines and shading within the heart. If you look closely, you can see the Chicago Cubs symbol for their home baseball team, and the buildings are the Chicago Skyline.
Butterfly Father-Daughter Tattoos
This father and daughter were celebrating a life milestone and a road trip. So the butterflies seem very fitting.
This tattoo artist captioned the photo: "They are driving across country together next week to bring the daughter to college. These two melted my heart!"
Hand Holding Father-Daughter Tattoos
This tattoo already appears very sweet, but it actually has an even deeper meaning.
The Instagram user captioned her photo: "My dad and I share one big thing in common. We both suffer from anxiety disorder. We go through it together and we know we have each other to rely on."
Ankle Geese Father-Daughter Tattoos
These father-daughter geese are lighthearted and cute. And they are twinning with the ankle placement, which is adorable!
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Black Ink Arrow Father-Daughter Tattoos
These arrows look great. The matching arm placement works super well visually and it's cool how the daughter has a more feminine design and the dad has a more masculine one.
Harley Father-Daughter Tattoos
This is perfect for biker families. The Harley-Davidson design is complemented with "Father's Angel" and "Daughter's Guardian" for a more personal touch. Too cute!
Scissor Father-Daughter Tattoos
Connecting images is always a cool tattoo idea, and these scissors definitely pulled it off.
Heart Father-Daughter Tattoos
These cute matching hearts are made out of antlers. Definitely good for a daughter who enjoys camping or hunting with her old man.
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Mountain Father-Daughter Tattoos
This outdoor tribute is also good for daddy-daughter duos who like to enjoy the fresh air together. The trees, roots, and mountains are all placed so strategically.
Celtic Knot Father-Daughter Tattoos
Celtic knots are a nice way to celebrate your heritage. And who better to share your pride with than a person who shares your blood line?
Fingerprint Father-Daughter Tattoos
Turning each other's fingerprints into hearts is the cutest thing ever!
Yin and Yang Father-Daughter Tattoos
This aquatic take on a yin-yang sign is really creative. The shark, dolphin, and anchor could all have different meanings, or they could just be for families who like to hang out by the ocean.
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DNA Father-Daughter Tattoos
These DNA strands also resemble barbed wire for a more unique approach. The saying "Father like Daughter" and "Daughter like Father" is a very sweet touch.
Ghost Father-Daughter Tattoos
Sometimes the simplest tattoos can be the most fun. These cute little ghosts in opposite colors are a great way to match with your dad.
Yogi Father-Daughter Tattoos
This daughter wrote on Instagram: "Father daughter tattoos! 'Yo boo boo you wanna go steal a picnic basket?' This has always been a special inside joke between me and my dad and he's always called me boo for as long as I can remember. So glad to have my dad back in my life!"
Bee Father-Daughter Tattoos
These adorable little bees are another simple idea. Making one larger than the other has so much effect when holding them next to each other.
Infinity Father-Daughter Tattoos
The infinity signs incorporate the word "dad" and the daughter's name to personalize it. The anchor also adds a nice touch. Very sweet and sentimental.
Koi Fish Father-Daughter Tattoos
These yin and yang koi fish tattoos look so cool side-by-side. This is definitely a great idea for a father-daughter tattoo.
Sunflower Father-Daughter Tattoos
These sunflower tattoos look amazing on their shoulders! And the "You Are My Sunshine" lyrics make it even more special.
Arrow Father-Daughter Tattoos
The blue and purple colors of these arrows are so pretty. It really brings these two father-daughter tattoos together.
Sun & Moon Father-Daughter Tattoos
A sun and a moon are always perfect for complementary tattoos. These ones have a similar floral detail inside that really makes them cohesive.
Hunting Father-Daughter Tattoos
Any father and daughter who love hunting would enjoy this tattoo design. It incorporates a fishhook and an antler into an infinity sign.
Thumbprint Father-Daughter Tattoos
These thumbprints are an adorable way to personalize a father-daughter tattoo. There use of the two colors is also really cool.
Lion Father-Daughter Tattoos
These lion heads turned out amazing! The placement is perfect and they have great line detail.
Alligator Father-Daughter Tattoos
This play on the phrase "See you later alligator, after a while crocodile" is so cute! Very creative.
Geometric Floral Father-Daughter Tattoos
Flowers mixed with geometric shapes is a really nice design. These matching father-daughter tattoos are clean and look really great side-by-side.
Nancy Drew Father-Daughter Tattoos
This father and daughter share a love of Nancy Drew. So, that's what they chose for some matching ink!
Camera Father-Daughter Tattoos
When a father and daughter share a hobby, it calls for an epic tattoo idea. These matching cameras are awesome!
Dotted Heart Father-Daughter Tattoos
The dot work on these sentimental heart tattoos is very precise. It really came together nicely.
Wave Father-Daughter Tattoos
A love of the beach makes good tattoo inspiration. This dad and daughter got a simple wave symbol.
Star Trek Father-Daughter Tattoos
Dad and daughters who geek out over Star Trek together would love a tattoo like this one! It turned out incredible!
Hakuna Matata Father-Daughter Tattoos
This is the symbol for hakuna matata. This father-daughter tattoo reassures them both that there are "no worries" when they're together.
Outline Father-Daughter Tattoos
This outline tattoo of a father and his little girl is so sweet. It looks great on both of them!
Day of the Dead Father-Daughter Tattoos
There are a lot of different tattoo designs that involve sugar skulls. This father-daughter one is edgy and really unique.
Star Wars Father-Daughter Tattoo
This tattoo is of the Death Star and Millennium Falcon fused together. Perfect for any father and daughter who bond over a love of Star Wars!
Canadian Father-Daughter Tattoo
If a father and daughter have a lot of pride in where they come from, then why not get it tatted? This Canadian symbol tattoo is a cool representation of their family.
Leaves Father-Daughter Tattoo
This dad and daughter got complementing leaf tattoos. One is a linden leaf and the other is an oak leaf.
Elephants Father-Daughter Tattoos
This dad and daughter elephant tattoo is so clean and adorable. We love the symbolism of the animals!
Music Notes Father-Daughter Tattoo
A love of music is also a strong connecting factor. This DNA and musical notes tattoo is perfect for a father and daughter who are both musical.
Beach Father-Daughter Tattoos
The colors in these father-daughter tattoos look amazing! The sun and beach scene looks so serene.
Disney Father-Daughter Tatttoos
Everyone loves a good Disney tattoo. This unique combination of Stitch and Toothless is beyond cute!
Lifeline Father-Daughter Tattoo
This father and daughter got matching lifeline tattoos on their arms. It's a great concept and it has a really great placement as well.
Tools Father-Daughter Tattoo
These handy tool tattoos are a pretty cool design! If a father and daughter like to build and fix things together then this is a really nice way to express that.
Deer Father-Daughter Tattoo
This dad got a complementing animal tattoo with his two daughters. Another good one for dads and daughters who hunt together.
Frog Father-Daughter Tattoos
These tree frog designs are vibrant and feisty. It looks pretty cool on this dad and daughter.
Sailing Father-Daughter Tattoos
This quote reads: "Guide me through the waters … We shall never drift apart." The colors and design turned out so good!
Lock & Key Father-Daughter Tattoo
No one is going to have the key to a dad's heart like his daughter! These tattoo designs really go great together.
"Fighter" Father-Daughter Tattoo
Just a simple word can make a meaningful father-daughter tattoo idea. This one is after the Christina Aguilera song "Fighter."
Blue Rose Father-Daughter Tattoos
A rose is always a safe tattoo idea. This blue color is really nice and they even included the words "father" and "daughter." How sweet!
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