1. Mother and baby elephant: mother-daughter tattoos

What’s cuter than a mother elephant leading her little one with her tail? Considering the love female elephants are known to show their calves, I’d say not much.

2. Butterflies: mother-daughter tattoos

Not only are butterflies très trendy at the moment, but they can also be tucked into a number of inconspicuous areas on your body should you want them to go unnoticed.

3. Blind contour drawing: mother-daughter tattoos

If you're not looking for something subtle, this blind contour drawing of mother and daughter is an incredible way to convey your connection with each other.

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4. Tin can telephone: mother-daughter tattoos

Don’t have a sibling? Maybe consider finding a third willing candidate because these tatts look pretty phenomenal as a trio.

5. Fine line flowers: mother-daughter tattoos

I don't know about you, but I can’t seem to get enough of fine line tattoos. How stunning are these matching floral ones?

6. Wild flowers: mother-daughter tattoos

Another way to do flowers is in colour and along your collarbone where they can be easily admired. Just make sure the tattooist is qualified and uses coloured tattoo ink without harmful chemicals.

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7. The boy who lived: mother-daughter tattoos

What kind of true fan would I be if I didn't include a Harry Potter tattoo in my mother-daughter ink round-up? Related Potterheads get excited.

8. Tiny heart: mother-daughter tattoos

Small, sweet and subtle? I'm toe-tally into this tatt. Plus, if you're working on your stick and poke skills, this is a good place to start.

9. Anatomical heart: mother-daughter tattoos

A slightly more intricate version of the heart tattoo, this one won't be as quick but it will be worth it.

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10. Flower script: mother-daughter tattoo

There are many varieties of this ink around, so it all depends on the style of writing and the type of flower you'd prefer. Best get your creativity cap on pre-parlour-visit.

11. Avocado: mother-daughter tattoos

I foresee these matching tatts being quite the hit with all the avo lovers out there. As for me? Sadly, my mum has a strong aversion to the fruit.

12. Signature script: mother-daughter tattoos

Get the line of your choice inked in your loved one’s own script for a super special take on mother-daughter tattoos.

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13. Mother and daughter share a swing: mother-daughter tattoos

I'm not crying. You're crying.

14. Continuous line hands: mother-daughter tattoos

'Yes' to continuous line tattoos that look amazing and signify your special bond.

15. Peanut butter and jelly: mother-daughter tattoos

Mum, you really are the jelly to my peanut butter. You in?

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16. Split saying: mother-daughter tattoos

Another popular option is to pick out a saying that means something to you both and split it between the two of you.

17. Sun and moon saying: mother-daughter tattoos

You can even add imagery to match the saying you're going to share. The tattoo world is, after all, your oyster.

18. Special scenery: mother-daughter tattoos

Each got your own happy place in mind? Connect them with a matching border and a decent amount of time spent in the studio together.

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19. Ladybug love note: mother-daughter tattoos

A heart-shaped heartfelt message is pretty adorbs, and you can easily switch out the ladybug for another insect should it not be your all-time favourite six-legged creature.

20. Individual flowers: mother-daughter tattoos

Can’t decide on the same image? Why not pick separate ones? They might not be identical, but the memory of getting them done together is what will make them so special.

Courtney Smith is Fashion Assistant at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, where she works across both print and digital. She has been in the fashion industry for over nine years, initially as a model and later as a fashion assistant and writer in media. When she is not assisting on shoots with the likes of Tom Daley and Raye or bringing about a surge in online hula hoop sales, she can be found at the ponds getting in some quality time with her one true love: swimwear.

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