10 Elegant Mother-Daughter Tattoos for Women Over 40

By Melanie Aman Updated: October 3, 2019

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What better way to show off the amazing bond you have with your daughter than with a pretty mother-daughter tattoo? As your kids get older and prepare to go away for college and beyond, you’ll want them to have something to remember you by, and vice versa. Sure, you already share your genes, but why not share a beautiful daily reminder of the love between parent and child?

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We’re not at all surprised that the trend of mother-daughter tattoos is so popular. In general, matching tattoos have become quite trendy, with friends, siblings, and family members getting gorgeous works of art done together. Now, it’s time for Mom to join the fun!

Don’t worry about tattoo size or not finding a design that speaks to you — those problems are both easily solved. There a dozens, if not hundreds, of ideas for small mother-daughter tattoos that you can find online. As for deciding on a tattoo design that is meaningful for you, why not draw on something inspired by your own experiences? A skilled and knowledgeable tattoo artist will be able to take your creation and translate it onto your skin.

Nothing truly compares to the love between family, so why not display yours loudly and proudly with a sweet mother and daughter tattoo? To get your creative juices flowing and help you pick out the perfect symbol, we’ve rounded up our favorite mother and daughter tattoo ideas.

Mother And Daughter Tattoo

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Mother and Daughter Matching Avocado Tattoo

Tell your little girl she's "avo-rything" you've ever wanted in a daughter with this adorable matching avocado tattoo. If you look closely, you'll notice there's only one avocado pit, which is really just a sweet way of saying that you're only whole when you're together.
Mother Daughter Matching Tattoo

Courtesy of Travis Rossi Tattoo
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Mother and Daughter Matching "I Love You" Tattoo

"I love you" is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot in a family. It's something you say without thinking as you dash out the door for work in the morning. That's why having it tattooed on your body makes it all the more meaningful: You've taken the time out of your busy day to sit in a chair and get it inked on your skin permanently. And whenever you look down at it during the day your hectic schedule, it'll be sure to make you smile.
Mother Daughter Tattoos

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Mother and Daughter Matching Minnie Mouse Tattoo

Calling all Disney fans: This mother and daughter matching Minnie Mouse tattoo is seriously one of the cutest matching tattoos we've ever seen. We say a mother-daughter trip to Disney World is in order to truly celebrate!
Mother A N D Daughter Tattoos

Courtesy of Jelena Stojkovic
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Mother and Daughter Matching Vine Tattoo

This mother-daughter tattoo was too nice to only do it twice. Getting matching tattoos not only with your daughter but also your sister (and maybe even your mother!) is a touching way to show how strong the family bond is.
Mother Daughter Matching Tattoos

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Mother and Daughter Matching Flower Tattoo

You can't go wrong with flowers, and this vibrant bouquet is nothing short of stunning! Did you notice that these floral arrangements are actually mirror images of each other? So creative!
Mother And Child Tattoo

Courtesy of Christine Pringle
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Mother and Daughter Matching Cat Tattoo

How "purr-fect" are these matching minamalist cat tatoos? It's blowing our minds how much you can do with just a few lines. Christine Pringle and her best friend Brittany decided to get matching cat tattoos after doctors found a tumor on Brittany's brain. Not all tattoos have to have a special meaning, but this one certainly does!
Mother Daughter Tattoos Small

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Mother and Daughter Matching Infinity Sign Tattoo

If you love your daughter to infinity and beyond, why not get matching infinity sign tattoos? Whether you opt for a simple all-black design or something more fancy, like this feathery infinity sign that says "stay strong," an infinity sign has no end — just like your love for your daughter.
Mother Daughter Tattoo

Courtesy of Barbara Niblo
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Mother and Daughter Matching Tree Tattoo

The great thing about matching tattoos is that they don't have to only be for two people — you can include all your family members. Mother-daughter-sister tattoos for all!
Ideas For Mother Daughter Tattoos

Courtesy of Tommy Borboa
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Mother and Daughter Matching Floral Tattoo

Just because you get matching tattoos with your daughter doesn't mean you have to get them in the same spot. With larger tattoos like this one, you're a bit more limited in terms of where you can put them because the tattoo artist needs enough space to work. But if you and your daughter both wanted to get a small tattoo of a single flower, you could absolutely choose two different places and still enjoy a lasting symbol of your special mother-daughter bond.
Mother Daughter Tattoo Sayings You Are My Sunshine

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Mother and Daughter Matching "You Are My Sunshine" Tattoo

When choosing from the many mother-daughter tattoo sayings, "You are my sunshine" is a classic. With this heartfelt tattoo imprinted on your body, no one can ever take your sunshine away.