Couples tattoos are an excellent way to express your shared love. They hold extra-special meaning in that they last forever, just like your love for your significant other. If you have recently celebrated an anniversary or tied the knot or you’re just feeling extra in love, couples tattoos could be the perfect gesture for you and your partner to make together.
Couples tattoos come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. However, small tattoos that are shared are the easiest to agree on so they represent the majority of these types of matching tattoos. If you’d like some great ideas for your own tattoos, scroll through the latest and greatest ones that we’ve rounded up. They’ll charm their way into your heart. Discover some truly lovely ink below.
We’re Talking All Things Ink and Romance! Check Out These Clever Couples Tattoos.
Single-Line Kiss

Here’s a pair of couples tattoos that really bring the romance. We find single-line designs of a couple engaged in a kiss.
On Angels’ Wings

Couples tattoos that come together to form a whole of something are a great idea. These two wings look fantastic next to one another.
Matching Frame Tattoos

Wow! These couples tattoos can stand on their own but also look spectacular when shown together. They have the same color theme and look both warm and mysterious.
Abstract Yet Complementary

Here’s a completely abstract design that’s replicated in different colors for tattoos that complement each other but they aren’t identical which is nice.
The Royals

One of the most popular schemes for couples tattoos is the king and queen imagery from playing cards. Crowns are also popular choices.
Watercolor Hearts

Watercolor tattoos are a huge trend today. We find a pair done in the style that seem to fit together.
Micro Hearts

Micro tattoos are also wildly popular today. For couples tattoos, this is a good idea if one person is squeamish about getting tattooed. They are relatively low-stakes designs.
Bugs and Lola

Cute characters help bring a sense of nostalgia and cuteness to couples tattoos. These Looney Tunes are a hit.
Bart In Love

We find a Bart-Cupid on these forearm tattoos. Stay weird, folks.
Rings

Ring tattoos are mildly popular today. If you’d prefer ink to a metal, you know what to do.
One and Only

“Her one,” and “His only,” are tattooed in contrasting fonts for these couples tattoos. If you’d like something straightforward, a design similar might be perfect for you and yours.
Celestial Bodies

A sun and moon scheme is popular among couples tattoos today. If you’re both into space and celestial bodies, go for it!
A Key to a Heart

Here’s another popular idea that finds a key to a heart locket. It’s a bit on the nose but if you’re into it, it can be done beautifully.
Lotus Flowers

A couple of lovely lotus flowers might do the trick for you both. It’s an understated design that looks sophisticated on its own or paired with another.
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Panda Love

A couple of kawaii pandas can kill they’re so precious. Consider the animals you both love for ink inspiration.
The Prints

A tattoo that combines two fingerprints is a popular idea today and it does hold meaning as an indexical image. The heart shape they form does not hurt a thing.
Pulpy

We find a scene come together when these tattoos inspired by Pulp Fiction meet. Turn to the movies you both love to find inspiration in an unlikely place.
The Book of Love

We find a pair of small books done with a razor-sharp line. A heart shape sweetens the deal. For a couple of book-lovers, you could do no better.
The Thread

These couples tattoos imagine a connection formed by a red thread. It’s a creative idea that you could easily riff on.
Beauty and the Beast

Disney tattoos are surprisingly popular among couples tattoos. These are inspired by Beauty and the Beast and we feel as if the Beast got the raw end of the deal here, but do you, folks.
Home

Is home where your other person is? These couples tattoos of tiny houses could be the right option for you.
Puffins

Did you know that puffins mate for life? That makes them a most fitting choice for your romantic couples tattoos.
With Roses

These women went for a beautiful portrait with roses. It’s simple and, yes, it is bliss.
Chess Pieces

Here’s one of the more successful examples of chess piece tattoos of a King and Queen. It’s a popular idea that can go wrong so make sure you find an artist with a proven track record to tattoo you.
Puzzle Pieces

Here, we find a double visual metaphor for fitting together. One way of expressing it was just not enough!
Forget Me Nots

How sweet are these forget me not couples tattoos? We find them to be exceptionally special. It’s a great idea that you and your partner could run with.
Live and Love

As we mentioned, sun and moon couples tattoos are everywhere. They are a great idea but know that you’ll be in good company.
Love Letters

You’ve got mail! We find a couple of love letters here that are simple yet effective.
Matching Without Matching

This couple picked two designs from the tattoo artist’s flash that have a similar style and color. That makes these tattoos excellent on their own but even more special when seen together.
Staying Dry

How cool are these floral umbrellas? It’s a very unique idea that we only saw once. Think of other objects that can work as symbols of protection and safety.
Black Roses

Wow! These black rose tattoos are really something. Contrasting yet matching images will always be a winner in this category.
In the Cards

We find our friends, the sun and moon, once more. This time, they’ve been imagined inside a pair of tarot-like cards. Take a look at the white ink the artist has used for a highlight. It’s a great idea and you can request the same.
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Hearts on Fire

We leave you with a pair of hearts that feel like quintessential couples tattoos. These two are on fire which proves a playful and fun design choice.
Wow! Did you fall in love with some of these couples tattoos? We sincerely hope you found some worthy options and that you’ve found the right design to persuade your S.O. to go to the tattoo shop with you. Congratulations on your love and happy tattooing!
Contents
- 1 We’re Talking All Things Ink and Romance! Check Out These Clever Couples Tattoos.
- 1.1 Single-Line Kiss
- 1.2 On Angels’ Wings
- 1.3 Matching Frame Tattoos
- 1.4 Abstract Yet Complementary
- 1.5 The Royals
- 1.6 Watercolor Hearts
- 1.7 Micro Hearts
- 1.8 Bugs and Lola
- 1.9 Bart In Love
- 1.10 Rings
- 1.11 One and Only
- 1.12 Celestial Bodies
- 1.13 A Key to a Heart
- 1.14 Lotus Flowers
- 1.15 Panda Love
- 1.16 The Prints
- 1.17 Pulpy
- 1.18 The Book of Love
- 1.19 The Thread
- 1.20 Beauty and the Beast
- 1.21 Home
- 1.22 Puffins
- 1.23 With Roses
- 1.24 Chess Pieces
- 1.25 Puzzle Pieces
- 1.26 Forget Me Nots
- 1.27 Live and Love
- 1.28 Love Letters
- 1.29 Matching Without Matching
- 1.30 Staying Dry
- 1.31 Black Roses
- 1.32 In the Cards
- 1.33 Hearts on Fire
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