The only thing better than a killer tat? Clever matching tattoos with someone you love. Whether it’s a BFF or a significant other, there’s no turning back once you take the permanent plunge, so make sure you start with a really good idea. Here are 32 of the most clever matching tattoos we could find for you and your squad, from cute and minimal to large and in charge. Whatever your style, you’ll find a cool pair of matching tats to bring to your next ink session.
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clever matching tattoos #1
Tatted initial hearts bring together a daring hand tat and elegant styling.
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Show off your mutual love of space exploration.
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Small hearts look great on the wrists.
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A meaningful phrase and symbol looks better times two.
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Matching tats need not necessarily be in the same place.
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Tattoos of a feather flock together?
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Itty-bitty hearts look perfect next to matching collarbones.
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King and queen of the castle indeed.
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Ankle tats are a nice choice for a trio.
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Meaningful dates in Roman numerals have a nice look to them.
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Teeny symbols get an upgrade with bold color.
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A super cute Disney-fied take on the couple's tat.
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Another take on the king/queen look — this one decidedly bolder.
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Matching tats need not be permanent, but patriotic is a good move.
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Tattoos don't have to match 100 percent. We love this swapped take.
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For the pizza lovers.
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clever matching tattoos #17
A lovely look for a strong trio of siblings.
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clever matching tattoos #18
Mother-daughter tats are unexpected, but stunning for sure.
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Abstract Disney is super cool.
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clever matching tattoos #20
Foot tats are a popular choice for going matchy-matchy.
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The yin to my yang in foot tat form.
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clever matching tattoos #22
Yup, we're into these quirky arrows.
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clever matching tattoos #23
For the minimalist in us all.
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Another cute minimal tat for would-be matchers.
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clever matching tattoos #25
Show your love for one another (and music) with a cool original design.
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Again, permanence is not necessary. Sometimes you just need a temporary Frozen tat and someone willing to go matching with you.
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Another bold look for a matching tat, but we love that you need the other half to make a full design.
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clever matching tattoos #28
Hidden tattoos are fun and we like this cool take.
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Stars are a classic choice and we love the placement of these matching tats.
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Another insanely cute and clever two-halves-make-a-whole design.
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clever matching tattoos #31
While we won't necessarily encourage you to get a meme-worthy tat, this is a fun one to observe.
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clever matching tattoos #32
Under 18? No problem. Temporary tats are all the rage in summer and are easily matched with no pain at all.
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