45 Wonderful Matching Friendship Tattoos
Sohini Dasgupta
Updated At 11 Aug 25
"True friendship resists time, distance and silence." Often, symbols become the medium of communication between people especially if they are separated by a certain distance. Good friends are considered to be the most valuable blessing of God one can ever have!These days, tattoos have become a medium to share the message of love and bonding between friends. Here are some wonderful tattoos that you can try along with your friend to show the way two hearts are bonded!
1. Tom And Jerry
A lot of you may be nostalgic about those days of the past when 'Tom and Jerry' was probably one of your favourite cartoons. This is a tattoo that you can try along with your friend. The jocular representation of this symbol shows some fun and mischief that goes on among friends. This is playful and light-hearted to celebrate a unique bond, to say the least!
2. Boat-Airplane Tattoo
You may have a secret passion to explore the world. Surprisingly, so does your friend! The common desire of exploration that you mutually share may motivate you to get a symbol that help you celebrate your common desires together. The airplane and the boat symbolise exploration, joy and a happy journey together.
3. Matching Butterfly Tattoos
Butterflies are a group of beings that undergo the process of metamorphosis. So does our human relations. Butterflies being used as tattoos symbolise growth, and the joy of a journey together. They also show off some unique spiritual bond that is emblematic of the ability of two friends to undergo several challenges, ups and downs during the journey of life, together.
4. Complementary Tattoos
Complementarity is another way to show completion. Two complementary tattoos actually signal the essentiality of fulfilling each other's deficiencies in a friendship and always being one another's helping hand in life. The complementarity and the desire to be there for one another through love and bonding is the primary message of this tattoo.
5. Wine Glass Tattoo
A wine glass tattoo may be representative of occasions and a festive mood, that friends can celebrate together. Wine glasses also shows off a feeling of communication and mutuality and the joy of togetherness. This is one of the most common and fashionable tattoos that are in much trend among friends, these days.
6. Tea-Bag Design
Tea is considered to be one of the most popular ways to organize any social gathering, since the very early days in human civilization. The sharing of two cups of tea among friends is a common way to show mutually cordially feelings among one another. This is the same sentiment that is reflected when it comes to trying some tattoo related to two cute teabags on the arms of two friends. It is symbolic of the sense of warmth and mutual feelings related to a cup of tea at a sitting.
7. Floral Tattoo
Blooming flowers or new green leaves are symbolic of rejuvenation and new birth. The unique connection with nature that it brings has the capacity to remind you that all human relations are nothing but an extension of our connection with nature. The image above shows three friends showing off their floral tattoos that highlight the importance of longevity and resilience attached to a friendship.
8. Moon-Cross Tattoo
The tattoo featured above shows off two crescent moons on the two arms of the two friends. The moon is symbolic of connection to nature and divine connection or bonding between friends. The cross combined alongwith only highlights the immense hope and joy that comes as a result. This is one of the most unique tattoos that friends can try to boost their connection and mutual understanding.
9. Similar Minimalist Tattoos
This is one of the most common cartoon characters that are in trend these days. These cartoon characters have a name , that is 'Flork'. These cartoons emphasize playfulness, joy and spirit that exists in any good friendship. As it is rightly said, " No matter how much life is sucking, if you have good friends, they can make you laugh."
10. Tattoos Symbolizing 'Shanti'
The word 'Shanti' stands for peace and tranquility. The idea of peace is linked to any successful human relationship. Good friendship, not being an exception to that, proves this sentiment absolutely true. The idea of maintaining harmony and good faith in a long friendship goes parallelly to the idea of this specific type of tattoo tried among friends.
11. Paper Clip With Small Heart
The two cute little hearts that you see in the tattoo above shows the importance of the connection of the human mind when it comes to friendships. The 'heart' is nothing but the representation of that very idea. The tightly bound hearts, held bonded by two paperclips show the inseparable bond, faith and connection that can exist between two best friends, for the entire life.
12. Small Lavender Flower
Lavender flowers symbolise longevity, resilience and the significance of a life-long bond. The pretty lavender flowers' tattoo carved out on the legs of two friends in the similar format shows the equivalence of the choices between the two friends. The representation of this type of flowers show the ability of the two individuals to grow together in the journey of life.
13. Matching Mackarel Fish
The mackarel fish is another name for togetherness. The school of fish symbolises the spirit of unity and this is a very common symbol used to show the harmony and integrity that exists among the two friends. The spirit to accompany one another throught the several milestones of life is what one can make of this beautiful and unique tattoo used as a method to celebrate friendship among two people.
14. Tiny Sister Tattoos
There goes a saying,"Sisters are the friends who never leave, even when others come and go." You can also frame it up in this way, " Friends are the siblings God never gave us." You can clearly spot the two little sisters being flaunted as a tattoo uniformly on the arms of two friends. This type of tattoo that exists among sisters not only looks graceful and charming, but magnificent and symbolic, to say the least.
15. Tiny Friendship Tattoo
"Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together."The desire of two friends to be with each other, hand by hand and silently navigating the path of life is what forms the message of this tattoo. Overcoming challenges, which is also a significant part of any friendship, is also what one can make of this precious tattoo.
16. Skeleton Tattoo
You may actually be a little puzzled at the unique tattoo shown above-A skeleton watering a plant.The depth of a friendship must be skin deep, deep down to the bones-such is probably the message of this unique tattoo design. Watering the plants signify the growth that one friend can bring to another's life, without a second thought.
17. Tattoo With Written Message
What does pop up in your mind the moment you take a look at this tattoo shown above? "With grace always" might seem as simple as it is. However, maintenance of grace and faith in any friendship on a lifelong basis is not for the faint of the heart. This message sounds like a promise that one friend can make to another. This is one of those tattoos that exist in order to remind one another of that precious promise made!
18. Stethoscope With Heart
This tattoo can be one of your absolute favourites, especially if you have some linkage to world of health and medicine. The presence of the heart symbol shows the importance of friendship between two people in the same field. This tattoo can also become a sign of mutually agreeable professional commitment and an everlasting friendship as a result of that.
19. Matching Heart Shape
The similarity and the synchrony of the tunes that occur between two hearts, souls and minds is what forms the cement that brings the two friends close to one another. The decorative hearts shows the similarity of interest between two friends in terms of mutual faith and sense of fashion. However, the unity of minds that form the basis of friendship is the primary motto and message behind creation of these tattoos.
20. Sun And Moon
The sun and the moon are both celestial objects. These symbols used as tattoos highlight illumination, glow and light present in any human bond. It also shows that all human connections, including friendships are only an extension of the enormity of nature. The sun and the moon can also be symbolic of the assistance and help one can provide to one another on a lifelong basis, just like the way the sun sheds light on the moon.
21. Butterfly Tattoos
The partial wings of the butterfly are drawn on the hands of the two friends. These two halves when kept close, complete one which shows the way two friends have the ability to complement and complete one another through the path of life. Butterfly tattoos always symbolise metamorphosis, the joy of growing together and accepting each other's changes and differences.
22. Best Friend Tattoos
Sometimes, we often need a reminder to make us not forget about the significance certain people hold in our lives. The carving out of the precious reminder in the form of a tattoo on the thigh region is what these two best friends have done, as shown above. You too can try out this unique technique to remind your best friend how much you adore him/her.
23. Magic Besties
Among all the difficulties and challenges that one faces while moving across the path of life, the presence of a good friendship often feels like magic. The presence of cartoon characters and anime images also highlight the importance of laughter in our lives. The use of magical elements from movies and comics as tattoos on your arms is also a great way to celebrate the unique bond you share with your friend.
24. Matching Koi Fish
Koi fish are considered to be a very common symbol of celebration of friendship among two friends. The koi fish symbolises loyalty, perseverance and togetherness in any human relationship. This is also a fantastic way that you can use to have fun and celebrate the great bond you share with your friend.
25. Tattoos Showing Love
Two simple symbols of love can do more than you imagine. The most important aspect of any friendship is the love and respect that you have for your friend. The matching symbols of 'love' with colours show the marvellous way a friendship can show the significance of deep-felt love for one another, as its most essential criteria.
26. Joining Fingers Tattoo
Joining hands can be indicative of a strong bond. However, the joining of two fingers always categorically signify a friendship that can exist even during extreme challenges or obstacles. The desire of not letting go of another shows the strength of the bond that one friend shares for the other.
27. Flowers With Colours
Colours are the most magnificent property that ever exists in nature. The significance of colours that shine bright highlight the significance of the brightness and charm that one friend can become for another in life. This is one of the most magnificent friendship tattoos.
28. Tiny Crescent Moon
The cresent moon shows the vitality and longevity of any friendship. This is another one of those simple celestial symbols that you can try along with your friend to celebrate your friendship. A crescent moon gives the ray of light and hope in the extreme darkness of night and so does the depth of friendship between two friends.
29. Matching Numbers
Anything drawn similar on the same region of the body, like on a certain place on the thighs of two friends, certainly holds a very special significance. At the same time, matching numbers can show some very hidden code or promise that is highly secret between two friends. It can be even a promise to be there for each other for the rest of the life.
30. Matching Tortoise
Two cute tortoises can be drawn on the region of the legs of both the friends as tattoos. These tortoises can also be drawn just above the ankles. The matching tortoises show love, loyalty, respect, mutuality and perseverance that exists in the relationship between two friends. The spirit of endurance and a long journey together is also reflected by this.
31. Globe And Love
You may actually be highly passionate along with your friend, when it comes to exploring the world. The joy of exploring together and celebrating the adventure that comes along with it is what forms the primary reminder of this tattoo. The tattoo also bears the symbol of love that shows the mutual bonding the two friends share in the adventure of the enormous journey called LIFE.
32. Joining Hearts
Two hearts can be joined by very delicate strings which are called love and respect.Such is the ideal sentiment that exists in any great friendship in this entire world. If you are already exploring for tattoos that you can try along with your friend, then creating this colourful carving of the symbol of love bonded by two delicate strings is simple and nostalgic.
33. Rose And Eyes
Faith and trust are what forms the most essential criteria of this form of tattoo. The tattoo symbolizes strength and resilience. It also highlights the purity of a blooming flower and the purity of thoughts and actions and faith between two friends. The eyes present a sense of comfort and belief and reliance that one friend can readily have for another.
34. Semi-Butterfly Tattoos On Hands
Butterfly tattoos can be created at different regions on the hands, whether it is the palms or the skin of the hands. This choice depends on the individual preference of two friends and the way they discover and find comfortable to celebrate their own unique bond. The semi-butterflies symbolise metamorphosis, changes and acceptance that is required to sustain the greatness of any friendship.
35. Flowers And Leaves
Leaves and flowers show the unique connection that you share with nature.Creation of a long vine-like structure along with fruits and leaves are highly emblematic of resilience, longevity and perseverance. This is like a promise that two friends make to one another to maintain a life long friendship through the means of devotion, sacrifice, joy and laughter.
36. Bicycle Tattoos
If you are actually an adventurous person, you may actually develop a special favour for these types of tattoos. You can share this idea with your friend, if that person also shared the same sentiments as you. The desire and joy linked to exploring the world together, and also being there for one another in the journey of life is also a message of the 'bicycle' tattoo.
37. Triple Stars
Stars can be one, two ,three or multiple. As you look at night sky and count the stars, the first thing that might have come to your mind is their innumerity. The thought might also makes you wonder, what if you used a message of the stars to convey to your friend how much you love him/ her. Just, take the help of a stylist, and ask your friend if he /she is interested in the creation of this wonderful tattoos along with you! As you can certainly guess, the answer would definitely be a big 'yes'.
38. Matching Lockets
If you are two young women who have found a spirit of love and bonding and strong friendship between each other, you have actually come to the right place! You may also share a common love for a certain form of jewellery that is the favourite of both of you. Using a piece of a jewel as a tattoo is certainly not a bad way to celebrate your own unique friendship.
39. Complementary Birds
The tattoo featured above clearly shows two little birds, one painted in black and one in colourless. This is another one of those leg tattoos that are increasingly common these days among the youngsters. The commonality of the shape and structure shows the similarity that can exist between the thoughts and actions of two best friends.
40. Butterfly On Flower
Butterflies sit on the flower to suck nectar. This can be symbolic of how two friends can create an environment of growth and nurture for one another. This is one of the most unique and beautiful tattoos that can be tried by two best friends to show their love and respect for one another.
41. Tattoos Symbolizing Pears
If you are two best friends exploring tattoos to celebrate and enrich your friendship, please try out this one! This is a highly symbolic way to celebrate bonding between two friends. This symbol also carries a very deep message of everlasting bond and companionship between two friends.
42. Similar Sunflowers
The picturisation of any flower near the wrist your hands is a fantastic way to celebrate any human relationship. The gorgeous colour of the sunflowers remind us of the glory of the sun and the blooming up of the flower in relation to that. The depth of any friendship that symbolises grace and an everlasting promise can be celebrated using these types of tattoos.
43. Tattoos With Anime
Anime characters are highly popular among the youth these days. Anime characters indicate a common interest that you share that reflects the similarity of passions of you and your friend. At the same time, a popular trend is that two best friends use a tattoo that has a character showing certain traits, that both of you may have a special favour for.
44. Stylish Friendship Tattoo With Message
No matter what, the sun and the moon always stay as integral elements to provide light to us. The moon shines with the light of the sun. Your friendship should be such, that you and your friend are always there to give each other light through all highs and lows, across your path of life.
45. Matching Palm Trees
Famous English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge has rightly said, "Friendship is like a sheltering tree." The palm tree symbolizes the strength of bonding that can exist between two friends. It also shows the importance of togetherness and the shelter and comfort one feels in the presence of a close friend.
