95 Couples Tattoos That Are Surprisingly *Very* Cute
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95 Couples Tattoos That Are Surprisingly *Very* Cute
Here’s the thing about couples tattoos: That shit is forever—so if you and your partner are considering getting matching ink, you better make sure it’s a cute-ass design. Don't worry though, because that’s where I come into the equation. Ahead, I've combed through all of Instagram to find the 95 prettiest, coolest, sweetest couples tattoos of all time for the ultimate inspiration. I’m talking script designs, watercolor pieces, super-soft line art, and, yup, even a few celeb-inspired picks. Prepare to screenshot your faves and book that appointment ASAP.
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This Wrist Tattoo for Couples
Don't feel like getting a completely identical tattoo with your significant other? Go for something a bit more subtle, like this gorgeous wrist tattoo, with a few slightly different design elements.
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This Face Tattoo for Couples
My favorite thing about this matching tattoo? How soft and delicate the lines look. Who knew the outline of a face and a rose could look so pretty together.
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This 'Soulmate' Tattoo for Couples
Want a couples tattoo that's a bit more literal? Get the word "soulmate" tattooed on your wrist in a super-sweet script front. Bonus points for pairing it with a stack of gold rings.
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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's Couple Tattoo
It's never a bad idea to take a peek at celebrity couple tattoos when looking for inspo. This cute tattoo from Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner—which says "to infinity and beyond"—is an excellent choice IMO.
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This Conjoined Butterfly Tattoo for Couples
Matching tattoos are always a bit more fun when there's a conjoining element. Exhibit A: This blue butterfly tattoo, which will complete you and your partner's wrists.
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This Moon Tattoo for Couples
You can't really go wrong with a soft, fine-lined tattoo (especially if you need something that's easy to conceal). This couples design of a teeny-tiny moon is a great idea.
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This Bee Tattoo for Couples
Hot tip: This bee design looks equally as pretty on an empty arm as it does on an ultra-detailed sleeve, making it a great option for couples with different tattoo aesthetics.
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This 'Promise' Tattoo for Couples
If the word "promise" means something special to you and your partner, there's no better way to celebrate it than by getting it tattooed on your body. Anyone else feeling this rib cadge placement?
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This Fruit Tattoo for Couples
Couples tattoos don't need to be super obvious, BTW, as evidenced by this cute matching fruit design. You and your partner can each opt for a different fruit to make it a bit more unique.
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This Koi Tattoo for Couples
The incredible detailing in these matching koi tattoos is beyond impressive. Pro tip: Make the look your own by opting for slightly different shading.
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This Lock and Key Tattoo for Couples
Want a couples tattoo that isn't identical? This key and lock is a great option—especially when you choose such a cute spot to place it (ring finger, anyone?).
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's Couple Tattoo
This couples tattoo from Chrissy Teigen and John Legend is another great celebrity-inspired pick. A sweet nod to their relationship and their kids, Chrissy got "John Luna Miles" while John went for "Chrissy Luna Miles."
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This Lavender Sprig Tattoo for Couples
I'm a sucker for lavender sprig tattoos—there's just something about purple ink that looks so pretty!—but I love how this design is made extra special with a couple of bees floating around.
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This Heartbeat Tattoo for Couples
There's nothing more classic than a heartbeat tattoo—especially if you and your partner place it on your ring fingers. Genius, honestly.
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This Cute Script Tattoo for Couples
Another sweet script idea, this couple chose to get the words "no matter where" and "no matter what" tattooed on their arms. Cue the tears.
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This Puzzle Piece Tattoo for Couples
If you and your partner feel like you're a perfect match, you can't go wrong with this puzzle piece tattoo. Go for something soft and subtle, or build it out—you can play around with this idea.
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This Yin and Yang Couples Tattoo
Are you the yin to your partner's yang? Of course you are, which is why you should definitely consider getting this cute couples tattoo. Like, how good is that ankle placement?
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This Lemon Tattoo for Couples
Whether lemons are special to you and your S.O. or not, I've got a good feeling that you'll love this sweet matching tattoo idea. Make sure you go for colored ink—it really brings the look home.
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This Sun and Moon Couples Tattoo
Good luck finding a cooler couples tattoo than this sun and moon design. I mean, can we just take a moment to appreciate the detail in here? So damn good.
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This Hip Tattoo for Couples
Looking for a couples tattoo that you can easily hide if/when you need to? Allow me to introduce you to this pretty little hip tattoo—it's the perfect way to show off a word or phrase that you and your partner love without it being too prominent.
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This Apple Tattoo for Couples
If I'm being honest, I don't even really care for apples but I'd still consider getting this couples tattoo. Between the red ink and the leaf detailing, it's kinda too good to pass up on.
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This Fine-Line Tattoo for Couples
Sure, everyone could get a sun and moon tattoo, but what about this super-unique hand design? I love the idea of switching up the placement between you and your partner—the outer wrist and elbow (pictured here) are great spots.
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This Watercolor Tattoo for Couples
I loooove a good watercolor tattoo, and this couples design is certainly no exception. Again, I love the slight design variations here—it really helps make the look your own.
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This Skull Tattoo for Couples
IMO, finger tattoos are never a bad idea, especially when you go for something as cool as this skull design. Trust: You and your S.O. will love this one.
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This Lion Couples Tattoo
I can't even decide what I like most about this couples tattoo—the carefully shaded arrows and the lion detailing really make this design extra special.
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This Ribcage Tattoo for Couples
Really cool placement aside (ribcage tattoos = awesome), I love the message behind this couples tattoo: "You keep me safe." Sweet, right?
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This Finger Heart Tattoo for Coupoles
Sure, wedding rings are cool, but how many people can say they have matching tattoos on their ring fingers? Keep it simple with a heart design like so.
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This Heart Tattoo for Couples
Like the idea of a heart design for your couples tattoo but want to take it up a notch? Go for this super-detailed design on your wrist—it's bold but also so simple.
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This 'Always' Tattoo for Couples
You can't really go wrong with a script couples tattoo, especially when you choose a phrase that really resonates with you and your S.O. These two went for the word "always."
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This Anniversary Tattoo for Coupoles
If you and your partner share a special date (like a wedding anniversary), there's no better way to honor it than with a couples tattoo. I love how this couple went for tiny tats on their ring fingers.
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This Lava Lamp Tattoo for Couples
Whether it's an inside joke or you just love the design, you and your partner will look so cute with these matching lava lamp tattoos. I can't get over the colors!
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This Boomerang Couples Tattoo
A boomerang is such a genius symbol for a couples tattoo. I like how this one is placed in identical spots right on the back of the arm.
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This Wing Heart Tattoo for Couples
I love the idea of a couples tattoo that works together. Put your hands side by side and this design forms the prettiest, winged heart.
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This Circle Tattoo for Couples
Look closely and you'll see that this couples tattoo is a legit continuation on each arm. See how it makes a circle? I'd give this one a 10/10.
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This Arrow Tattoo for Couples
The best part about this couples tattoo is that the design is slightly different on each arm. The little divots add the perfect amount of personal detail, IMO.
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This Subtle Couples Tattoo
Another date option—but just a wee bit more subtle—this couples tattoo looks perfect just above the elbow. Don't you like how it pairs well with other tattoos, too?
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This Simple Couples Tattoo
You don't have to make a huge statement with your couples tattoos. A simple personal pronoun that represents your significant other is perfect enough.
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This Initials Couple Tattoo
If you're too nervous to get your boyfriend or girlfriend's name tattooed in big bold letters (I don't blame you), get a tiny tattoo of each other's initials instead.
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This Floral Couples Tattoo
If you two are more like a couple of best friends than an ~exclusive~ couple, skip the cheesy hearts and go for a platonic design, like these matching lavender tattoos.
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This Script Tattoo for Couples
Get the word "always" tattooed to remind yourselves of your unconditional love (even when you're on each other's nerves).
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This Infinity Sign Couples Tattoo
What says "forever" better than wedding bands? Matching infinity symbols tattooed to your ring fingers.
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This 'Pulp Fiction' Couples Tattoo
You'll never regret getting a tattoo that's not only a nod to your relationship but also your favorite classic movie couple.
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This Nature Tattoo for Couples
If you two bond over your love of the outdoors, get nature-inspired designs, like these matching redwood trees.
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This Arm Tattoo for Couples
Only you and the scientifically inclined will get the meaning of these clever tattoos of the chemical structure of serotonin (the chemical related to happiness).
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This Handwriting Couples Tattoo
Nothing is more personal than a tattoo in your loved one's handwriting. Every time you look down at your ink, you'll turn into a big pile of mush.
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This Bird Tattoo for Couples
Your couple tattoos don't have to match completely to go together. These bird branch tattoos are the same but slightly different.
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These Literary-Inspired Tattoos
If you're not big on matchy-matchy tattoos, get separate designs that reference your shared interests, like a favorite book.
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This Hidden Finger Tattoo for Couples
Sometimes the smallest tattoos are the most romantic gestures, like these little-bitty hearts hidden on the inside of the ring fingers.
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This Avocado Tattoo for Couples
You might have big love for each other, but you don't necessarily need a huge, overwhelming tattoo to match it. These tiny tattoos of avocado halves say a lot without being too much.
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This Half Tattoo for Couples
If your partner is quite literally your other half, get a wrist tattoo to match that sentiment. This artwork of a sunset is only complete when both halves are put together.
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This Lion Tattoo for Couples
What better way to match your S.O. than with ring finger tattoos? These his-and-her lions are a clever way to make it known that you are each other's king and queen.
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This Superhero Tattoo for Couples
If you're the Wonder Woman to his Superman, you need to get these matching superhero tattoos.
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This Connecting Couples Tattoo
If you're in a long-distance relationship, this bike trail that connects when your arm is placed next to your S.O.'s will definitely speak to you.
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These 'Til Death' Couples Tattoo
If your love is dead serious, these "'til death" script tattoos on the sides of the ring fingers are made for you.
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This Moon and Sun Tattoo for Couples
If you'd prefer coordinating tattoos over the matchy-matchy kind, consider one of you two getting a sun tattoo and the other getting the moon and stars.
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This Teacup Tattoo for Couples
This tea bag and teacup tattoos (teacouple tattoos, if you will) are perfect for the couple who bonds over teatime together.
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This Watercolor Couples Tattoo
If traditional tattoos aren't your thing, try colorful watercolor tattoos, like the ones shown here. The diffused, brush-like strokes feel super romantic, too.
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This Heart Tattoo for Couples
If you really love someone and a regular exclamation mark just won't cut it, these heart exclamation marks are the perfect expression of your feelings.
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This Birthday Tattoo for Couples
Getting each other's birthdays tattooed on your finger is (1) a great way to make sure you never forget the date, and (2) a really adorable expression of love.
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This Cartoon Tattoo for Couples
If you guys bond over or spend an inordinate amount of time watching your favorite shows together, get tattoos of your favorite characters, like these Bob's Burgers-inspired designs.
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This Initials Tattoo for Couples
If you want to get your loved one's name tattooed on a smaller area, opt for just the initials instead. This pretty cursive script is the perfect size for the knuckle area.
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This Tiny Script Tattoo for Couples
Take inspiration from JonBoy, one of our favorite tattoo artists on Instagram. These coordinating tattoos that say "love you" and "love you more" are a solid example of how to take inside jokes between you and your partner and make them permanent.
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This Pizza Slice Tattoo for Couples
You know it's real when you love your partner so much, you'd give them the last piece of pizza. Get an everyday reminder of that in the form of a hand tattoo.
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These Wedding Band Couple Tattoos
If you want the world to know you've found your one and only even when your rings aren't on, get it tattooed. These thin bands could be hidden perfectly underneath wedding rings or could stand alone without them.
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This Teeny Tattoo for Couples
*Cries happy tears because of how beautiful this is.* But, seriously—how cute is this tiny couples tattoo?
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This 'Lovers' Tattoo for Couples
Why not get straight to the point? This "lovers" tattoo is perfect for couples who are looking to make a statement.
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This Crown Tattoo for Couples
I love the simplicity of this couples tattoo, and the hand placement makes it that much cooler.
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This Finger Tattoo for Couples
For the couple that can't get enough science, this finger tattoo design is an excellent option.
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This Line Tattoo for Couples
These line tattoos are seriously mesmerizing—and the perfect excuse to give your loved one a big squeeze.
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These Bow-and-Arrow Couple Tattoos
Fun fact: An arrow and bow are useless on their own—they only work when they're paired together (like in this cute couples tattoo).
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These Outdoors-Inspired Couple Tattoos
For the outdoorsy couple, these triangular tats are two halves of a picturesque mountain scene.
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This 'Love' Tattoo for Couples
You can't really go wrong with a simple script tattoo for couples—especially when you choose a romantic word like "love."
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This Sun and Moon Couples Tattoo
Are you the sun to your partner's moon? Recreate this cute couples tattoo design.
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This Wrist Tattoo for Couples
Looking for something small and subtle? You can't go wrong with this king and queen wrist tattoo for couples.
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This Penguin Couples Tattoo
This penguin design is almost too sweet to resist. I love the idea of getting a tattoo that's just slightly smaller than your partner's.
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This Outdoorsy Couples Tattoo
This couple got redwood trees and a moon (in the same phase as their wedding day!) tattooed on their forearms.
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This Mountain Peak Tattoo for Couples
If the mountains are a special places for you and your partner, you two will love the simplicity of this couples tattoo.
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This Script Couples Tattoo
Celebrate your relationship with a couples tattoo of one of your favorite phrases. I love the forearm placement on this one.
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This Key and Lock Tattoo for Couples
Do you and your partner have the keys to each other's hearts? Yup, you need this couples tattoo.
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This 'Ghostbusters' Couples Tattoo
This identical couples tattoo is perfect for any big-time Ghostbuster fans out there.
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This Space Tattoo for Couples
There's no better way to show off the fact that your love is "out of this world" than by getting this matching space tattoo with your partner.
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This King and Queen Couples Tattoo
Inspired by a deck of cards, this king and queen couples tattoo is the perfect design for your finger.
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This Robot Couples Tattoo
LOL, I didn't think it was possible for robots to be so cute, but this couples tattoo has definitely swayed me.
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This 'Beauty and the Beast' Couples Tattoo
Don't you love this creative take on Beauty and the Beast? Like, that's a damn good couples tattoo if I've ever seen one.
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This 'Monsters, Inc.' Couples Tattoo
This Monsters, Inc. couples tattoo is so cute and subtle, it can be an inside joke between you and your partner.
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This Johnny Cash-Inspired Couples Tattoo
Why not pick a couples tattoo that reflects you and your partner's favorite song? This Johnny Cash-inspired design is a great option.
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This 'Star Wars'-Inspired Couples Tattoo
Sry for this, but: May the Force (of love) be with you. This cute couples tattoo is perfect for the inner wrist.
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This 'Little Mermaid' Couples Tattoo
Are you and your partner big fans of The Little Mermaid? Show your love for the movie and each other with this cute couples tattoo idea.
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This Lovebird Couples Tattoo
What's cuter than a flock of birds on your forearm? Legit nothing.
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