50 Mother-Son Tattoos for Proud Mamas' Boys
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mama Cow
These mother-son calf tattoos features a realistic-looking mama cow and baby cow. They're so adorable!
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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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