Friendship is one of life’s most cherished relationships, we often make memories and deep connections and can become an unbreakable force. With the ongoing world where moments are fleeting a lot of best friends are choosing to embrace their bond with matching tattoos. Choosing such a permanent symbol has a lot of emotions behind it such as trust, love, and a reminder of the adventures you share throughout the years. Whether you and your best friend are looking for something minimalist or more intricate and meaningful there are plenty of of tattoo designs to choose from. In this post, you will find popular ideas to inspire your matching tattoo journey.

Hearts

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Hearts are the typical symbol for love and friendship making them the perfect choice for BFF’s. Whether you opt for minimalist outlines like the example above. This classic symbol of the heart speaks volumes about the connection share

Self Love

A lot of friendships form from similar experiences and sometimes we help to keep each other grounded. Self-love is a powerful statement and we have been encouraging all our readers to this and feeling confident is one of our main goals.

Small Faries

Sometimes you want to get something magical and this is a nice choice. This best friend tattoo is feminine and the fairy has a lot of spark.

Lighten in red ink

This small tattoo is intimate and special for those looking for something subtle.

We have a full post on red ink tattoos if you need other ideas.

You keep me safe

Tiny Stars

Stars are known as a symbol of guidance, hope, and dreams. Choosing a matching star tattoo for you and your best friend can symbolize how you both have been each other guidance or hope. You can have a single star or a constellation design like this one.

Colorful Charm

Flowers

A flower tattoo can be the symbol of your flourishing friendship. Going with a matching flower friend tattoo can be a beautiful way to represent friendship. A flower is a timeless c choice so choose something that you both think represents you.

Her On and His Only

Couples can also be best friends and getting a couple matching tattoo can be a great way to express love.

Tattoo on the Wrist

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Spooky Tattoo

You may both enjoy a little spooky month and this is a fun one for you to copy. The inspiration is cheerful and light-hearted.

1987 and 1989 dates

Half and Half

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Star Tattoo

Moon Within Sun

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These two-part tattoos share or complete each other in a way. It looks like a sun but it’s also a crescent moon inside the design. Combining different elements into a single design can be a perfect way to show friendship.

A promise to a friend

Cute Smiley Faces

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

Moon and Sun

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This simple line tattoo is pretty and you and your friend will love the minimalism of it.

DragonFly Tattoo

Tiny Heart

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Delicate Lavender

With flower tattoos choose placements that complement each other. The elegance of flower tattoos makes them a wonderful and safe option.

Simple Clover

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Matching moon & star

Breath

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Sometimes choosing a single word is good enough for the enduring nature of your bond. Script tattoos are a lovely way to express your connection.

Pinky Promise

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Going with a pinky promise tattoo is another way to represent your friendship bond. This tattoo can be small or big and look good.

Butterfly tattoo on hip bone

Butterfly tattoos have so many meanings and they are simply one of the most popular choices. For friends that are really close choosing a hip tattoo is a good placement.

Simple Charming Butterfly

You are my Person

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Flame tattoo

I hope you find a matching tattoo for you and your best friend to represent your unbreakable connection and love.