Ain't no love like a mother's love — and there most definitely ain't no love like the love between a mother and her son. A mother and her son build a special bond based on affection and emotion. She's always there for him, and he usually adores the living heck out of her. If a mama and her son are lucky enough to have an extremely close bond, then why not honor it with a beautifully sentimental piece of ink? That's right, folks, we're talking about mother-son tattoos.
People get tattoos for a variety of reasons, and they can signify a variety of things important to that person. So a mother and son who have an affinity for ink can choose something that uniquely represents their relationship or a memory they hold dearly with each other. The possibilities, while truly endless, are all equally sweet.
Need more convincing that a mom-son tattoo is worth getting? Take a gander at an Irish proverb that goes like this: "A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest." We couldn't agree more. As a son's life goes on and he accomplishes great things, he'll always hold dearly his relationship with his mother — especially if he looks down and sees their matching tattoos. A true mama's boy.
For some mother-son tattoo inspiration, take a look at these 50 gorgeous pieces of ink.
California Dreamin'
How cute are these matching tats of a mama bear and a baby bear? It's so fitting for a mom and son who are proud of their California heritage.
Baby Bird
This bird-inspired tattoo is a reminder that the mama bird is always there to help take care of the son, aka baby bird.
Web of Wyrd
We love the meaning behind these matching mother-son tattoos. The tats are of the Web of Wyrd, a Nordic emblem that represents fate and personal destiny.
Irish Roots
This mother-and-son pair got matching tattoos honoring their Irish roots. Blood truly does run thicker than water!
Butterfly Wings
This mother-son tattoo has a beautiful concept — the two hands conjoined create a full butterfly. The vivid colors of the butterfly definitely don't hurt the tattoo's beauty either.
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Anchors Aweigh
An anchor is the perfect idea for a mother-son tattoo, and could symbolize how their relationship anchors each other down through the crazy waters we call life. Or maybe they're just a fan of anchors.
'Toy Story'–Inspired
What kid doesn't like the movie Toy Story?! This mother and son honored their love for the movie and each other by inking Buzz Lightyear's favorite words, "To infinity and beyond."
Blackout Rose
How cool are these edgy matching tattoos of a rose and its negative space? This mother and son get kudos for creativity.
Fingerprints Never Lie
This mother and son got matching heart tattoos done in a fingerprint pattern. It's fitting for such a relationship!
Flower Power
According to the Instagram caption, this mother-son tattoo was done in honor of the son's 18th birthday. What a great way to spend his birthday!
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Ohana
Remember in the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch when Lilo says, "Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind"? Well, this mother-son tattoo of the Hawaiian word proves that.
Light as a Feather
These feathers are a gorgeous idea for a mother-son tattoo. We love how the colors are inverted too!
Mountain-Inspired
While we're not 100 percent sure what the "For 3ever" or the mountain signify, this pair of mother-son tats is definitely unique.
Mrs. Potts & Chip
Calling all Beauty and the Beast fans! This mother and son chose everyone's favorite Disney mother and son for their matching tattoos. The watercolor tea is also stunning.
Infinity Signs
A loving mother and son can't go wrong with a classic infinity sign tattoo. Mother and son love is eternal, after all!
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Nature Lovers
This nature scene is a stunning choice for mother-son tattoos. We love how the ink features a mama bear and her baby bear, as well as the owners' constellation signs.
Rock On
We assume that this mother and son pair have an affinity for rock and roll — and each other.
Zodiac Pride
This mother and son were not only lucky enough to have a close relationship, but also both be Pisces! Obviously, it was the inspiration behind their matching pieces of ink.
'Lord of the Rings' Fans
This mother and her two sons love the Lord of the Rings series so much that they chose it as their mother-son(s) tattoo. We're into it.
Vikings Rune
This mother and her son got a matching tattoo of a Viking rune that means "courage in battle" for her 45th birthday and his 25th birthday.
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Reminder Quotes
This mother and son got coordinating phrases on their arms to remind themselves of how they'll always be there for each other. It's a popular and sweet saying for mother-children relationships.
Family Tree
This mother-son tattoo is incredibly unique since it symbolizes their family tree! The "trees" are labeled with the words, "Our family tree."
Stand by Me
This impressive tattoo piece of a mother and young son holding hands is adorned with the words, "Stand by me."
Walking Together
These matching mother-son tattoos are located on their feet and fittingly say, "You walk with me … " It's a simple but sweet reminder that they're with each other even when they're physically not.
Matching Initials
This mother-son pair got matching tattoos of what looks like a heartbeat and initials. They even got it in the same place!
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American Pride
This mother and son seem to have a love for America's land, getting a matching tattoo of a nighttime mountain scene in the shape of a bison.
Lucky Tattoos
This mother and son got matching shamrock tattoos after finding a five-leaf clover together. What a wonderful memory to commemorate.
'Star Wars' Theme
This mother and son got Star Wars–themed tattoos that are so tiny and subtle, yet pack a large sentimental punch.
Moon & Stars
This mother-son tattoo uses a loving phrase from the children's book Guess How Much I Love You. The mom's tattoo is done in the shape of an infinity sign.
Breast Cancer Awareness
This mother and son got tattoos that pay tribute to breast cancer by incorporating the Susan G. Komen ribbon.
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Harry Potter Lovers
This mother and son got matching tattoos of Harry Potter's Deathly Hallows symbol for the sweetest reason. According to the son's Instagram post, the two would stay up past his bedtime to finish the Harry Potter books together.
John Lennon–Approved
This mother and son must be fans of the great and late John Lennon because they got Lennon's quirky self-portrait tattooed on their bods!
Royal Fam Redefined
We love this mother-son tat idea of getting crowns! All we can say is, "Yas, queen!"
Winged Hearts
These mother-son tattoos form a complete heart with wings, as if symbolizing how their love goes everywhere they go.
Forever Hearts
This mother and son show their everlasting love for each other through simple symbols: a heart and infinity sign.
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Musicians at Heart
We love the creativity behind these simple outline tattoos of what looks like a string instrument.
Geometric Feathers
This geometric feather tattoo is a super cool piece of ink for a super cool mother and son pair.
A True Gem
These pretty colored gemstone tattoos are adorable and a great choice for a mother and son who truly see each other to be as precious as gemstones.
Mother-Son Mandalas
These mandala tattoos are perfect for a super zen mother-son pair.
Mama Cow
These mother-son calf tattoos features a realistic-looking mama cow and baby cow. They're so adorable!
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Profile Hearts
This mother-son tattoo of their profiles making the shape of a heart is such a sweet idea.
Astrology Fam
These mother-son tattoos honor their respective zodiac signs. We hope they like to read their horoscopes together.
Dragon Tats
This mother and son got these dragon tattoos inked on themselves, which we find to be totally empowering.
Matching Buddhas
We love these detailed fighting Buddha tattoos done for this mom and son.
Just the Name
This mom and son took the classic route for their matching mother-son tattoos by just getting each other's name inked on each other.
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Sail Away
This mother and her two sons decided to honor their bond by getting this gorgeous pirate ship tattoo.
Freebird Tattoo
This mother and son got matching bird tattoos in a traditional style, and they're absolutely stunning.
Compass
This mother and son got these compasses with what seems to be their initials tattooed on their forearms.
'Strangers Things' Tribute
This mother and son seem to be fans of Stranger Things, since they got these matching tattoos that pay tribute to the show.
Trees
These beautiful trees are a great choice for a mother and son tattoo. The trees have visible roots, which may signify how the mother and son have roots with each other.
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