50 Mother-Daughter Tattoos That Are Simply Breathtaking

While traveling in Ireland together, Bri and her mom got tattoos to commemorate the experience. It's the trinity, the Celtic knot, and so very pretty.

Mom definitely approved of her daughter's first tattoo. The two got matching symbolic runes on their fingers.

This mother and daughter are like night and day -- well, at least when it comes to their tattoos. I love how they are different, yet created in the same style. So sweet.

Inked in the other's handwriting, this mom and daughter really captured my heart with their incredible tattoos.

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This mom and daughter decided on getting the monarch butterfly to honor the matriarch of their family -- Grandma. Each has a full butterfly tattoo, but they can also put them together like they did here. Love.

I adore bird tattoos, and these "three little birds" tattooed on three daughters, along with on the arm of their mother, make this ink even more special.

We'll always see our wrist tattoos, so what better way to connect with our moms than by getting matching infinity symbols?

This beautiful symbol is a NEDA tattoo -- NEDA stands for the National Eating Disorder Association. It's a symbol of recovery, and how lovely that this mother and daughter both have this tattoo (done at Orchard City Tattoo Company) to show their support for each other.

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These matching, intricate hamsa tattoos are perfect for mom and daughter. They symbolize protection -- and a mom and daughter who are protective over each other.

These tattoos are simply the sweetest. And they prove we don't need anything elaborate to make a big statement of love.

I adore the placement of these tattoos -- a sweet butterfly on their shoulders with a gorgeous rose.

Many moms and daughters rely on phone convos to stay in touch, so this adorable stick figure tattoo idea couldn't be cuter. No matter how far away they are, they are always connected.

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Tattooed by artist Matt Headley in Kansas, these orchids were done on Mother's Day. Aww!

Done by Dawn Webb of Paradise Tattoo in Florida, these sweet moon tattoos have one of the best parent/child sayings ever.

The amazing mom here is the one who suggested she and her daughter get this sweet tattoo. I'm smiling just looking at it.

I love how this flock of birds travels from mother to daughter -- amazing placement by tattoo artist AJ at Brave Soul Studio in Maine.

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While counting down the days to her wedding, this daughter and her mom got these matching butterfly tattoos since they would no longer be sharing a last name. But they will forever share this.

The tiny hearts tattooed behind this mother's and daughter's ears are so delicate and pretty.

These stunning mother-daughter tattoos were done by Matty Tattz and Holly Green at SkinFlix Tattooz in Northampton, Pennsylvania. Who needs a Hallmark card when we can get a tattoo like this? Love it!

This anchor is a tattoo that three generations decided to get. First, Mom and her two daughters got it, and then Grandma (who is 67 years young) decided to get her anchor the following week. I love the slight differences in each one, yet they are all each other's anchor.

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Tattoo artist Sean Miller of Relentless Tattoo Company in Niagara Falls created these special tattoos for a mom and her daughter.

With the lyrics of a timeless song parents often sing to their little ones, these simple tattoos allow a mom and daughter to remain individuals while staying connected. 

Nothing bonds a mother to her daughters quite like a meaningful tattoo, especially one that looks culturally and spiritually significant.

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Roses aren't just for the romantic. These meaningful floral pieces carry an important message of love between a mother and daughter. 

When getting to a certain age, moms become best friends -- and there's nothing cooler than that. 

When a passion is shared with Mama, why not commemorate it forever with a tattoo? This subtle design is a nod to Alfred Hitchcock's horror film The Birds -- a "spooky" passion Mom passed to her little girl. 

Moms teach us so much, and how to excel at pastimes is just one of them. We love this deeply personal tattoo. 

Always make time for Mama ... and don't forget to share a cup of tea with her!

Never let go with these gorgeous and elegant matching finger tattoos. 

Women often get their wisdom from their mamas, and what better way to honor that than with a tattoo of the cutest, wisest animal out there?

A mama bear will always protect her cub, and this tattoo is a forever reminder of that fierce love. 

What grows more than flowers? A mother's love for her daughter -- Every. Single. Day. 

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Daughters stem from their mothers, and this tattoo coupling perfectly represents that special bond. 

If Mama is the one who keeps the family grounded, this tattoo perfectly encapsulates how deep the roots of her love go. 

Sometimes the most subtle pieces speak the loudest. We love the bold lines and delicate designs this mother-daughter duo chose. 

The key to a mother's heart? Her daughter. 

A mother and daughter can always fill love in to each other's hearts. 

When a daughter leaves her mother's house, some of the most precious moments happen when they call one another up. 

This detailed and colorful tattoo is so gorgeous, moms and daughters of all tastes can appreciate it. 

When a daughter's heart belongs to her mother (and vice versa), the heart can never truly break. 

Daughters and mothers don't just share a family, they share a cultural history. This tattoo perfectly shows off their pride in both. 

Mother-daughter pairings are rare in Disney, so this makes this sweet tattoo all the more purrrrfect. 

This tattoo perfectly shows how in sync moms and daughters can be, no matter where they are in the world. 

This Carole King song became a mother-daughter anthem thanks to Gilmore Girls, and turns out it serves as a pretty sweet tattoo too. 

Much like a tattoo, a mother and daughter bond lasts forever. 

There is no denying how cool this tattoo is. The gorgeous design is as beautiful as it is badass. 

When mothers and daughters love each other to the moon and back, it deserves a sweet commemorative tattoo. 

If a mother nurtures and inspires her daughter's dreams, this tattoo is just perfect. 

There is something undeniably poetic about this simple tattoo, and we can only imagine what it means to the women who inked it. 

We love how this tattoo just exudes positive female power. What a special bond these two must have. 

Save these mother-daughter tattoos to your Pinterest boards to gain some inspiration for your next tattoos with your moms/daughter!