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 tats.
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 mother-son tat 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.
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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.
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This bird-inspired tattoo is a reminder that the mama bird is always there to help take care of the son, aka baby bird.
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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.
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This mother-and-son pair got matching tattoos honoring their Irish roots. Blood truly does run thicker than water!
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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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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.
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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."
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How cool are these edgy matching tattoos of a rose and its negative space? This mother and son get kudos for creativity.
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This mother and son got matching heart tattoos done in a fingerprint pattern. It's fitting for such a relationship!
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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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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.
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These feathers are a gorgeous idea for a mother-son tattoo. We love how the colors are inverted too!
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While we're not 100 percent sure what the "For 3ever" or the mountain signify, this pair of mother-son tats is definitely unique.
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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.
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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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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.
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We assume that this mother and son pair have an affinity for rock and roll -- and each other.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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This mother-son tattoo is incredibly unique since it symbolizes their family tree! The "trees" are labeled with the words, "Our family tree."
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This impressive tattoo piece of a mother and young son holding hands is adorned with the words, "Stand by me."
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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.
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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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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.
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This mother and son got matching shamrock tattoos after finding a five-leaf clover together. What a wonderful memory to commemorate.
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This mother and son got Star Wars–themed tattoos that are so tiny and subtle, yet pack a large sentimental punch.
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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.
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This mother and son got tattoos that pay tribute to breast cancer by incorporating the Susan G. Komen ribbon.
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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.
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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!
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We love this mother-son tat idea of getting crowns! All we can say is, "Yas, queen!"
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These mother-son tattoos form a complete heart with wings, as if symbolizing how their love goes everywhere they go.
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This mother and son show their everlasting love for each other through simple symbols: a heart and infinity sign.
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We love the creativity behind these simple outline tattoos of what looks like a string instrument.
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This geometric feather tattoo is a super cool piece of ink for a super cool mother and son pair.
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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.
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These mandala tattoos are perfect for a super zen mother-son pair.
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These mother-son calf tattoos features a realistic-looking mama cow and baby cow. They're so adorable!
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This mother-son tattoo of their profiles making the shape of a heart is such a sweet idea.
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These mother-son tattoos honor their respective zodiac signs. We hope they like to read their horoscopes together.
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This mother and son got these dragon tattoos inked on themselves, which we find to be totally empowering.
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We love these detailed fighting Buddha tattoos done for this mom and son.
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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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This mother and her two sons decided to honor their bond by getting this gorgeous pirate ship tattoo.
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This mother and son got matching bird tattoos in a traditional style, and they're absolutely stunning.
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This mother and son got these compasses with what seems to be their initials tattooed on their forearms.
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This mother and son seem to be fans of Stranger Things, since they got these matching tattoos that pay tribute to the show.
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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.
